Raider 2WD V6-3.7L (2008)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
COVER-TIMING/CHAIN
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove electric cooling fan and fan shroud assembly.
4. Remove the radiator 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.
9. Remove the generator.
10. Remove the A/C compressor.
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, Grey
Engine RTV sealant must be substituted.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the water pump for timing cover removal.
11. Remove the bolts holding the timing cover to engine block.
12. Remove the timing cover.
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,
Engine RTV must be used as a substitute.
2. Inspect the water passage O-rings (2) for any damage, and replace as necessary.
