Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1240

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TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS (Continued)
(21) After installing all chains, it is recommended
that the idler gear end play be checked (Fig. 146).
The end play must be within 0.10–0.25 mm (0.004–
0.010 in.). If not within specification, the idler gear
must be replaced.
Fig. 146 Measuring Idler Gear End Play
1 - IDLER SPROCKET ASSEMBLY
2 - DIAL INDICATOR
(22) Install timing chain cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION)
damper (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VI-
BRATION DAMPER - INSTALLATION).
(23) Install cylinder head covers (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
NOTE: Before installing threaded plug in right cylin-
der head, the plug must be coated with sealant to
prevent leaks.
(24) Coat the large threaded access plug with
Mopar Thread Sealant with Teflon, then install
into the right cylinder head and tighten to 81 N·m
(60 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 135).
(25) Install the oil fill housing.
(26) Install access plug in left cylinder head (Fig.
135).
(27) Install power steering pump (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/PUMP - INSTALLATION).
(28) Install radiator fan shroud.
(29) Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(30) Connect negative cable to battery.
ENGINE 4.7L 9 - 211
and crankshaft
HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD