Wrangler 2WD V6-3.8L (2008)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Crankshaft oil seal must be removed to insure correct oil pump engagement.
1. Be sure mating surfaces of chain case cover and cylinder block are clean and free from burrs.
NOTE: DO NOT USE SEALER ON COVER GASKET
2. Position new gasket on timing cover. Adhere new gasket to chain case cover, making sure that the lower edge of the gasket is 0.5 mm (0.020 in.)
beyond the lower edge of the cover.
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.
CAUTION: Make sure the oil pump is engaged on the crankshaft correctly or severe damage may result.
5. Install timing cover.
NOTE: Torque the M10 bolts (2,4,6,) first, then the M8 (1,3,5,7).
6. Install timing chain cover bolts. Tighten the M10 bolts (2,4,6) to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) and M8 bolts (1,3,5,7) to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the oil pan. See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement
8. Install crankshaft front oil seal. See: Seals and Gaskets/Front Crankshaft Seal/Service and Repair/Installation
9. Install crankshaft vibration damper. See: Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley/Service and Repair/Vibration Damper
- Installation
10. Install a new oil filter (2) and connect the oil pressure switch (1).
