Removal & Installation: Installation
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- Set crankshaft sprocket to TDC by aligning sprocket with arrow on oil pump housing. Also set camshaft timing marks so that exhaust camshaft sprocket is a 1/2 notch below intake camshaft sprocket. See Fig 1.
- Install timing belt. Starting at the crankshaft, go around water pump sprocket, idler pulley, camshaft sprockets, and then around tensioner. See Fig 2. Move exhaust camshaft sprocket counterclockwise to align marks and take up belt slack. Insert a 6-mm Allen wrench into hexagon opening located on top plate of belt tensioner pulley, and rotate top plate counterclockwise. See Figure.
- Tensioner pulley will move against belt and tensioner setting notch will eventually start to move clockwise. Watching movement of setting notch, continue rotating top plate counterclockwise until setting notch is aligned with spring tang. See Figure. Using Allen wrench to prevent top plate from moving, tighten tensioner lock bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Setting notch and spring tang should remain aligned after lock bolt is torqued. Remove Allen wrench and torque wrench.
- Rotate crankshaft clockwise two complete revolutions manually for seating of belt until crankshaft is repositioned at TDC position. Verify that camshaft and crankshaft timing marks are in proper position. See Figure.
- Check if spring tang is within tolerance window. See Fig 3. If spring tang is within tolerance window, installation process is complete and nothing further is required. If spring tang is not within tolerance window, repeat installation procedure from beginning.
- Install engine support bracket. Install upper and lower timing belt covers. See Figure or Figure . Install generator and bracket. Install A/C-generator belt tensioner. See Figure. Install crankshaft damper. Install right engine mount. On Sebring and Stratus, install coolant recovery bottle. On all models, install accessory drive belts. Install splash shield and right front wheel. Connect negative battery cable.
CAUTION:
Ensure that arrows on both camshaft sprockets are facing up.
NOTE:
Repositioning the crankshaft to the TDC position must be done only during the clockwise rotation movement. If TDC is missed, rotate a further two revolutions until TDC is achieved. DO NOT rotate crankshaft counterclockwise.