Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 1459

9 - 210 ENGINE - 5.7L
VIBRATION DAMPER (Continued)
bearing is placed onto the threaded rod (The hard-
ened bearing surface of the bearing MUSTface the
nut). Then the hardened washer slides onto the
threaded rod (Fig. 18). Once assembled coat the
threaded rod's threads with Mopar
Seize or (Loctite No. 771).
Fig. 18 Proper Assembly Method for Special Tool
1 - BEARING
2 - NUT
3 - THREADED ROD
4 - BEARING HARDENED SURFACE (FACING NUT)
5 - HARDENED WASHER
(3) Using Special Tool 8512–A, press damper onto
crankshaft.
(4) Install then tighten crankshaft damper bolt to
176 N·m (129 ft. lbs.).
(5) Install fan blade assembly (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ENGINE/FAN DRIVE VISCOUS CLUTCH -
INSTALLATION).
(6) Install radiator upper shroud and tighten fas-
teners to 11 N·m (95 in. lbs.).
(7) Install radiator upper hose.
(8) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(9) Refill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(10) Connect negative cable to battery.
Nickel Anti-
8512
STRUCTURAL COVER
DESCRIPTION
The structural dust cover is made of die cast alu-
minum and joins the lower half of the transmission
bell housing to the engine.
OPERATION
The structural cover provides additional power-
train stiffness and reduces noise and vibration.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove the bolts retaining structural cover.
(3) Remove the structural cover.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The structural cover must be installed as
described in the following steps. Failure to do so
will cause severe damage to the cover, and engine
noise.
(1) Position the structural cover in the vehicle.
(2) Install all bolts retaining the cover-to-engine.
DO NOT tighten the bolts at this time.
(3) Install the cover-to-transmission bolts. Do NOT
tighten at this time.
CAUTION: The structural cover must be held tightly
against the corner formed by the engine and the
transmission bell
sequence. Failure to do so may cause damage to
the cover and engine noise.
(4) Torque the structural cover bolt that is closest
to the front face of block on the passenger side of
block to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
(5) Torque the structural cover bolt that is closest
to the rear face of block on the drivers side to 54 N·m
(40 ft. lbs.).
(6) Torque the remaining structural cover bolts
that go into the block in an "X" pattern to 54 N·m
(40 ft. lbs.).
(7) Torque the structural cover bolts that go into
the transmission in an "X" pattern to 54 N·m (40 ft.
lbs.).
housing during tightening
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