Town & Country Van AWD V6-230 3.8L VIN L SMFI (1998)
Timing Chain Case Cover
13. Remove cam sensor from chain case cover.
14. Remove chain case cover.
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.
Timing Chain Case Cover Gaskets And O-Rings
2. Use a new cover gasket, and O-rings. Adhere new gasket to chain case cover, making sure that the lower edge of the gasket is flush to 0.5 mm
(0.020 inch) passed the lower edge of the cover. Refer to Oil Pan sealing.
3. Rotate crankshaft so that the oil pump drive flats are vertical.
4. Position oil pump inner rotor so the mating flats are in the same position as the crankshaft drive flats.
5. Install cover onto crankshaft. Make sure the oil pump is engaged on the crankshaft correctly or severe damage may result.
6. Install chain case cover screws and torque to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).