Commander 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
2. Position primary chain tensioner over oil pump and insert bolts into lower two holes on tensioner bracket. Tighten bolts to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
3. Install right side chain tensioner arm. Apply Mopar(R) Lock N, Seal to torx(R) bolt, tighten bolt to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
NOTE: The silver bolts retain the guides to the cylinder heads and the black bolts retain the guides to the engine block.
4. Install the left side chain guide. Tighten the bolts to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: Overtightening the tensioner arm torx(R) bolt can cause severe damage to the cylinder head. Tighten torx(R) bolt to specified
torque only.
5. Install left side chain tensioner arm. Apply Mopar(R) Lock N, Seal to torx(R) bolt, tighten bolt to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
6. Install the right side chain guide. Tighten the bolts to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
7. Install both secondary chains onto the idler sprocket. Align two plated links on the secondary chains to be visible through the two lower openings
on the idler sprocket (4 o'clock and 8 o'clock). Once the secondary timing chains are installed, position special tool 8429 to hold chains in place
for installation.
8. Align primary chain double plated links with the timing mark at 12 o'clock on the idler sprocket. Align the primary chain single plated link with
the timing mark at 6 o'clock on the crankshaft sprocket.
9. Lubricate idler shaft and bushings with clean engine oil.
10. Install all chains, crankshaft sprocket, and idler sprocket as an assembly. After guiding both secondary chains through the block and cylinder head
openings, affix chains with a elastic strap or the equivalent, This will maintain tension on chains to aid in installation.
