How to Remove a Timing Cover on Dodge Ram 1500?

To begin, remove the negative battery cable and let all the coolant from the system flow out. After that, remove the electric cooling fan and fan shroud assembly and then remove the fan and fan drive assembly. At the timing cover, disconnect the upper and lower heater hoses and at the engine, loosen the lower radiator hose. Remove the way the accessory drive belt tensioner assembly (1) and then take the crankshaft damper off the engine block. After removing the belt, get rid of the generator and the A/C compressor. Because the front cover is sealed to the engine block using an anaerobic sealer and not a gasket, Mopar(R) Grey Engine RTV sealant is needed for all services. You won't need to remove the water pump when taking off the timing cover. Once done, take out the bolts that secure the timing cover to the engine block and remove the cover.

How to Install a Timing Cover on an Engine on Dodge Ram 1500?

Clean the rubber around the engine block and the surface of the timing chain cover using rubbing alcohol to ensure surfaces aren't damaged. The correct alternative for the original anerobic sealer on the 3.7L engine is to use Mopar(R) Engine Grey RTV instead of a gasket. If there are problems with the o-rings on the water passage, replace them with new ones. Cover the front of the regulator in a 3 to 4mm thick bead of Mopar(R) Grey Engine RTV sealer. Set the cover in place, then tighten the fasteners following the given instructions to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.). Following this, set into place the crankshaft damper, A/C compressor, generator and the tensioner assembly for the accessory drive belt. Following that, attach the upper and lower radiator hoses, both heater hoses and the electric fan shroud connected to the viscous fan drive assembly. After that, put coolant into the system and attach the battery negative cable.

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Dodge Ram 1500 Timing Cover Part Number: 53021323AJ
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- Other Name: Cover - Timing Case; Engine Timing Cover; Front Cover; Cover Timing Case See Notes; Cover Timing Case See Note; Cover Timing Case
- Replaces: 53021323AH
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Timing Cover Part Number: 53022195AM
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- Other Name: Cover - Timing Case; Engine Timing Cover; Front Cover; Cover Timing Case
- Replaces: 53022195AK, 53022195AL, 53022195AH, 53022195AI, 53022195AJ, 53022195AF, 53022195AG
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 5.7L V8, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Timing Cover Part Number: 5134142AF
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- Other Name: Cover - Timing; Engine Timing Cover; Front Cover; Cover Kit Timing
- Replaces: 5134142AD, 5134142AG, 5134142AE, 5134142AB, 5134142AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, TRX, TRX4 | 4.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Timing Cover Part Number: 5037036AF
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- Other Name: Cover - Timing Case; Engine Timing Cover; Front Cover; Cover Timing Case
- Replaces: 5037036AD, 5037036AC, 5037036AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 | SRT-10 | 10 Cyl 8.3 L GAS, 8.3L V10
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Dodge Ram 1500 Timing Cover Part Number: 53021323AG
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover - Timing Case; Engine Timing Cover; Cover Timing Case
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, ST | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Timing Cover Part Number: 5134142AA
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- Other Name: Cover - Timing Belt; Engine Timing Cover; Front Cover; Cover Timing Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2002-2004 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, ST | 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Timing Cover Part Number: 53021238AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover - Chain Case; Engine Timing Cover; Front Cover; Cover Chain Case Includes Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11; See Notes.
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Timing Cover Part Number: 5037036AM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover - Timing Case; Engine Timing Cover; Engine Oil Pump; Front Cover
- Replaces: 5037036AH, 5037036AG, 5037036AL, 5037036AI, 5037036AJ
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2004-2006 Dodge Ram 1500 | SRT-10 | 10 Cyl 8.3 L GAS, 8.3L V10

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The Timing Cover of Dodge Ram 1500 automobiles is designed to protect the automobiles 'timing mechanism, that use a timing belt, timing chain, or cam belt. Made of aluminum, plastic or steel the Timing Cover shields these components from interference by debris that might result into damaging the complex teeth. It is for this reason that quite a number of Dodge Ram 1500 Timing Covers come with gaskets that afford even more protection to the timing belt. Different kinds of Timing Covers have been used in Dodge Ram 1500 models in the past years and the main purpose of these covers is to heavily protect and have long-lasting characteristics. However, any Timing Covers can break at any time and therefore, there is need to replace them on time to avoid compromising the safety of your car.

Dodge Ram 1500 Timing Cover Parts and Q&A

Timing Cover
53021323AJ
Q: How to Remove a Timing Cover on Dodge Ram 1500?
A:
To begin, remove the negative Battery Cable and let all the coolant from the system flow out. After that, remove the electric cooling fan and fan shroud assembly and then remove the fan and fan drive assembly. At the timing cover, disconnect the upper and lower heater hoses and at the engine, loosen the lower radiator hose. Remove the way the accessory drive Belt Tensioner assembly (1) and then take the crankshaft damper off the engine block. After removing the belt, get rid of the generator and the A/C Compressor. Because the front cover is sealed to the engine block using an anaerobic sealer and not a gasket, Mopar(R) Grey Engine RTV sealant is needed for all services. You won't need to remove the Water Pump when taking off the timing cover. Once done, take out the bolts that secure the timing cover to the engine block and remove the cover.
Timing Cover
53022195AM
Q: How to Install a Timing Cover on an Engine on Dodge Ram 1500?
A:
Clean the rubber around the engine block and the surface of the timing chain cover using rubbing alcohol to ensure surfaces aren't damaged. The correct alternative for the original anerobic sealer on the 3.7L engine is to use Mopar(R) Engine Grey RTV instead of a gasket. If there are problems with the o-rings on the water passage, replace them with new ones. Cover the front of the regulator in a 3 to 4mm thick bead of Mopar(R) Grey Engine RTV sealer. Set the cover in place, then tighten the fasteners following the given instructions to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.). Following this, set into place the crankshaft damper, A/C Compressor, generator and the tensioner assembly for the accessory drive belt. Following that, attach the upper and lower radiator hoses, both heater hoses and the electric fan shroud connected to the viscous fan drive assembly. After that, put coolant into the system and attach the battery negative cable.