Grand Cherokee 2WD V6-3.7L (2008)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Timing Cover - Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not use oil based liquids to clean timing cover or block surfaces. Use only rubbing alcohol, along with plastic or wooden
scrapers. Use no wire brushes or abrasive wheels or metal scrapers, or damage to surfaces could result.
1. Clean timing chain cover and block surface using rubbing alcohol.
CAUTION: The 3.7L uses a special anaerobic sealer instead of a gasket to seal the timing cover to the engine block, from the factory. For
service repairs, Mopar(R) Engine RTV must be used as a substitute.
2. Inspect the water passage o-rings (2) for any damage, and replace as necessary.
3. Apply Mopar(R) Engine RTV sealer to front cover as shown (3) using a 3 to 4 mm thick bead.
4. Install cover. Tighten fasteners in sequence as shown in to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.).
5. Install crankshaft damper. See: Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley/Service and Repair/Vibration Damper -
Installation
6. Install the A/C compressor. See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Compressor HVAC/Service and Repair/A/C Compressor - Installation
7. Install the generator. See: Starting and Charging/Charging System/Alternator/Service and Repair/Generator - Installation
8. Install accessory drive belt tensioner. See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Accessory Drive Belt -
Installation
9. Install radiator upper and lower hoses.
10. Install both heater hoses.
11. Install the radiator fan. See: Cooling System/Radiator Cooling Fan/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Radiator Fan - Installation
12. Fill the cooling system. See: Cooling System/Service and Repair
13. Connect the battery negative cable.
