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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2023DURANGO GT, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 3 (6.2L ENGINE (SERVICE INFORMATION))VALVE TIMINGCOVER(S), ENGINE TIMINGINSTALLATION
2023 Dodge and Ram Durango GT, RWD
Cover(S), Engine Timing: Installation
2023 Dodge and Ram Durango GT, RWDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Clean the engine timing cover and engine block surface.NOTE:
Always install a NEW gasket when servicing the engine timing cover.
- Using a NEW gasket, install the engine timing cover (1) and tighten the retaining bolts (2) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ
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- Install and securely tighten the right side coolant tube retaining bolt to the rear of the timing cover (1).
- Install the five front oil pan to timing cover bolts (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ .
- Install the vibration damper onto the crankshaft. Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, INSTALLATIONΒ .
- Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, INSTALLATION .
- Install the upper idler pulley and tighten to the proper torque specifications or the power steering pump and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to ENGINE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ or Refer to STEERING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS depending on how equipped.
- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, INSTALLATION
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- Connect the camshaft position sensor (2) wire harness connector (1).
- Install the water pump. Refer to PUMP, WATER, INSTALLATION .
- Install the supercharger belt tensioner. Refer to TENSIONER, DRIVE BELT, INSTALLATIONΒ .
- Install the supercharger. Refer to SUPERCHARGER, INSTALLATIONΒ .
- Change the engine oil filter and fill the crankcase with the specified type and amount of engine oil. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL SERVICEΒ .
- Start the engine and check for leaks.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.