Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 1599

9 - 350 ENGINE 5.9L DIESEL
GEAR HOUSING COVER (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install a new front crankshaft oil seal.
(2) Obtain a seal pilot/installation tool from a
crankshaft front seal service kit and install the pilot
into the seal.
(3) Apply a bead of Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhe-
sive Sealant or equivalent to the gear housing cover.
Be sure to surround all through holes.
(4) Using the seal pilot to align the cover (Fig.
127), install the cover to the housing and install the
bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 127 Installing Cover with Seal Pilot
1 - SEAL PILOT
(5) Remove the seal pilot. Install front seal dust
shield.
(6) Raise the vehicle.
(7) Install the speed indicator ring and the crank-
shaft damper (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE
BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - INSTALLATION).
(8) Lower vehicle.
(9) Install the fan support/hub assy, and tighten
bolts to 32 N·m (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install power steering pump.
(11) Install accessory drive belt tensioner. Torque
bolt to 43 N·m (32 ft. lbs.) torque.
(12) Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(13) Install the cooling fan and shroud together
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN -
INSTALLATION).
(14) Install the windshield washer reservoir to the
fan shroud and connect the washer pump supply
hose and electrical connection.
(15) Install the coolant recovery bottle to the fan
shroud and connect the hose to the radiator filler
neck.
(16) Install the radiator upper hose and clamps.
(17) Add coolant (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
(18) Connect the battery cables.
(19) Start engine and inspect for leaks.
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