Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 1335

9 - 86 ENGINE - 3.7L
TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS (Continued)
Fig. 115 TIGHTENING RIGHT SIDE CAMSHAFT
SPROCKET BOLT
1 - TORQUE WRENCH
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6958 WITH ADAPTER PINS 8346
3 - LEFT CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
4 - RIGHT CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
(18) Rotate engine two full revolutions. Verify tim-
ing marks are at the follow locations:
• primary chain idler sprocket dot is at 12 o'clock
• primary chain crankshaft sprocket dot is at 6
o'clock
• secondary chain camshaft sprockets "V6" marks
are at 12 o'clock
• counterbalancer shaft drive gear dot is aligned
to the idler sprocket gear dot
(19) Lubricate all three chains with engine oil.
(20) After installing all chains, it is recommended
that the idler gear end play be checked. 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. 116).
(21) Install timing chain cover and crankshaft
damper. Refer to procedures.
(22) Install cylinder head covers(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
HEAD/CYLINDER
Fig. 116 MEASURING IDLER GEAR END PLAY
1 - IDLER SPROCKET ASSEMBLY
2 - DIAL INDICATOR
NOTE: Before installing threaded plug in right cylin-
der head, the plug must be coated with sealant to
prevent leaks.
(23) 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.).
(24) Install the oil fill housing.
(25) Install access plug in left cylinder head.
(26) Install power steering pump(Refer to 19 -
STEERING/PUMP - INSTALLATION).
(27) Fill cooling system(Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(28) Connect negative cable to battery.
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