Timing Belt

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Fig 1: Timing Belt Inspection

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

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 Engine/Valve Timing/COVER(S), Engine Timing - Removal .
Inspect both sides of the timing belt. Replace belt if any of the following conditions exist :
1. Hardening of back rubber back side is glossy without resilience and leaves no indent when pressed with fingernail.
2. Cracks (4) on rubber back.
3. Cracks or peeling (1) of canvas.
4. Cracks on rib root.
5. Cracks on belt sides.
6. Missing teeth (2).
7. Abnormal wear (7) of belt sides. The sides are normal if they are sharp as if cut by a knife.
8. Vehicle mileage or time at component maintenance requirement. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Maintenance Schedules - Description .
If none of the above conditions are seen on the belt, the front timing belt cover can be installed. See Engine/Valve Timing/COVER(S), Engine Timing - Installation .