Liberty 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 anerobic sealer instead of a gasket to seal the timing cover to the engine block, from the factory. For
service repairs, Mopar(R) Grey Engine RTV must be used as a substitute.
2. Inspect the water passage o-rings for any damage, and replace as necessary.
3. Apply Mopar(R) Grey Engine RTV sealer (3) to the front cover following the path below, using a 3 to 4mm thick bead.
4. Install cover. Tighten flange head fasteners in sequence shown 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 assembly See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Accessory Drive Belt - Installation.
9. Install radiator upper and lower hoses.
10. Install both heater hoses.
11. Install electric fan shroud and viscous fan drive assembly.
12. Fill cooling system See: Cooling System/Service and Repair.
13. Connect the battery negative cable.
