Timing Belt

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Fig 1: Timing Belt Inspection

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - PEELING

2 - TOOTH MISSING AND CANVAS FIBER EXPOSED

3 - RUBBER EXPOSED

4 - CRACKS

5 - PEELING

6 - ROUNDED EDGE

7 - ABNORMAL WEAR (FLUFFY STRAND)

Remove front timing belt cover. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN COVER(S) - REMOVAL) .
Inspect both sides of the timing belt. Replace belt if any of the following conditions exist. See Fig 1:
- Hardening of back rubber back side is glossy without resilience and leaves no indent when pressed with fingernail.
- Cracks (4) on rubber back.
- Cracks or peeling (1) of canvas.
- Cracks on rib root.
- Cracks on belt sides.
- Missing teeth (2).
- Abnormal wear (7) of belt sides. The sides are normal if they are sharp as if cut by a knife.
- Vehicle mileage or time at component maintenance requirement. Refer to LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE .
If none of the above conditions are seen on the belt, the front timing belt cover can be installed. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN COVER(S) - INSTALLATION) .