Jeep Repair: timing chain cover replacement 02 liberty V6, drive belt tensioner, vibration damper


Question
how do i replace the timing chain cover on an 02 Liberty 3.7L V6?

Answer
REMOVAL
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
Remove electric cooling fan and fan shroud assembly.
Remove fan and fan drive assembly (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/FAN DRIVE VISCOUS CLUTCH - REMOVAL).
Disconnect both heater hoses at timing cover.
Disconnect lower radiator hose at engine.
Remove accessory drive belt tensioner assembly (Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner).
Remove crankshaft damper (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL).
Remove the generator (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/CHARGING/GENERATOR - REMOVAL).
Remove A/C compressor (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C COMPRESSOR - REMOVAL).
CAUTION: The 3.7L engine uses an anerobic sealer instead of a gasket to seal the front cover to the engine block, from the factory. For service, Mopar® Engine RTV sealant must be substituted.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the water pump for timing cover removal.

Remove the bolts holding the timing cover to engine block.(Timing Chain Cover Fasteners - Typical).
Remove the timing cover.