Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001)
6.
Align and install the clutch housing and the structural cover on the back of the block in the following sequence:
a.
Install four (4) clutch housing to engine (3/8 in. diameter) bolts located at the top of the clutch housing and torque to 40.6 Nm (30 lb ft).
b.Install dust shield (1/4 in. diameter) bolt and torque to 4.5 Nm (40 in. lbs.).
c.
Position structural cover flush to the engine block and the clutch housing, and hold in position while hand starting the fasteners.
CAUTION:
THE STRUCTURAL COVER MUST BE HELD TIGHTLY AGAINST THE CORNER FORMED BY THE ENGINE AND THE
TRANSMISSION CLUTCH HOUSING DURING TIGHTENING SEQUENCE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
COVER AND ENGINE NOISE.
d.
Tighten two (2) structural cover fasteners (Item 3 & 7) (Fig. 1) to the clutch housing and torque to 5 - 11 Nm (50-100 in. lbs).
e.
Install four (4) structural cover fasteners (Items 2, 4, 5, & 6) (Fig. 1) to the engine and torque to 5 - 11 Nm (50-100 in. lbs).
7.
Torque the six (6) structural cover bolts installed in steps d & e above in the following order:
a.
Torque the bolt that is closest to the rear face of block on the passenger side (Item 4) (Fig. 1) to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
b.
Torque the bolt that is closest to the front face of the block on the driver side (Item 5) (Fig. 1) to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
