Durango 2WD V6-3.7L (2009)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Engine Timing Cover(s) - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Drain the cooling system. See: Cooling System/Service and Repair
3. Remove electric cooling fan and fan shroud assembly.
4. Remove the radiator fan See: Cooling System/Radiator Cooling Fan
5. Disconnect both heater hoses at timing cover.
6. Disconnect lower radiator hose at engine.
7. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner assembly (1).
8. Remove crankshaft damper. See: Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley/Service and Repair/Vibration Damper -
Removal
9. Remove the generator. See: Starting and Charging/Charging System/Alternator/Service and Repair/Generator - Removal
10. Remove the A/C compressor. See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Compressor HVAC/Service and Repair/A/C Compressor - Removal
CAUTION: The 3.7L engine uses an anaerobic sealer instead of a gasket to seal the front cover to the engine block, from the factory. For
service, Mopar(R) Grey Engine RTV sealant must be substituted.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the water pump for timing cover removal.
