Timing Belt
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 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. See 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 DESCRIPTION .
- If none of the above conditions are seen on the belt, the front timing belt cover can be installed. See INSTALLATION .