Grand Caravan V6-3.8L VIN L (2007)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Be sure mating surfaces of chain case cover and cylinder block are clean and free from burrs. Crankshaft oil seal must be removed to insure
correct oil pump engagement.
NOTE: DO NOT USE SEALER ON COVER GASKET
2. Position new gasket on timing cover (Figure 1). Adhere new gasket to chain case cover, making sure that the lower edge of the gasket is flush to
0.5 mm (0.020 in.) passed the lower edge of the cover.
Figure 1 TIMING CHAIN COVER AND GASKET
3. Rotate crankshaft so that the oil pump drive flats are in the vertical position.
4. Position oil pump inner rotor so the mating flats are in the same position as the crankshaft drive flats (Figure 1).
CAUTION: Make sure the oil pump is engaged on the crankshaft correctly or severe damage may result.
5. Install timing cover (Figure 1).
6. Install timing chain cover bolts. Tighten M8 bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) and M10 bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) (Figure 2).
