Timing chain cover

[foreman1063]

Is the Mopar J22248 alignment tool necessary when reinstalling the cover. The FSM says it's needed to center the crank shaft seal opening on the crank shaft.

Whose done it without the tool and how'd you get the cover centered up?

[cruiser54]

I've done more than 3 without it and had no issues.

[foreman1063]

I've done more than 3 without it and had no issues.

Just stick the cover on and tighten it down uh?

[cruiser54]

I've never noticed that it had any "wiggle room" anyway. None of mine ever leaked.

[Blue XJ]

I've done more than 3 without it and had no issues.

 

X2. I've had mine on and off several times and never used the tool, never had a leak either.

[foreman1063]

Good to know. Since I can't find the tool anyway, I'll proceed without it.

Thanks for the input.