Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008)
21. After installing all chains, it is recommended that the idler gear (1) end play be checked. The end play must be within 0.10-0.25 mm (0.004-0.010
in.). If not within specification, the idler gear must be replaced.
22. Install timing chain cover See: Timing Cover/Service and Repair/Timing Cover - Installation and crankshaft damper See: Cylinder Block
Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley/Service and Repair/Vibration Damper - Installation.
23. Install cylinder head covers See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Cylinder Head Cover -
Installation.
NOTE: Before installing threaded plug in right cylinder head, the plug must be coated with sealant to prevent leaks.
24. Coat the large threaded access plug with Mopar(R) Thread Sealant with Teflon , then install into the right cylinder head and tighten to 81 Nm
(60 ft. lbs.).
25. Install the oil fill housing.
26. Install access plug in left cylinder head.
27. Install power steering pump See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Power Steering/Power Steering Pump/Service and Repair/Power Steering
Pump - Installation.
28. Install radiator fan shroud.
29. Fill cooling system See: Cooling System/Service and Repair.
30. Connect negative cable to battery.
