REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove the serpentine drive belt and fan shroud.
(3) Remove the vibration damper retaining bolt and washer.
(4) Use Vibration Damper Removal Tool 7697 to remove the damper from the crankshaft (Fig. 61).
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant to the keyway in the crankshaft and insert the key
Fig. 61 Vibration Damper Removal Tool 7697
1 - VIBRATION DAMPER REMOVAL TOOL
2 - WRENCH
With the key in position, align the keyway on the vibration damper hub with the crankshaft key and tap the damper onto the crankshaft.
(2) Install the vibration damper retaining bolt and washer.
(3) Tighten the damper retaining bolt to 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install the serpentine drive belt and tighten to the specified tension (refer to Group 7, Cooling Systems for the proper specifications and procedures).
(5) Connect negative cable to battery.