Timing Belt: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Plymouth Sundance, 1994 Plymouth Acclaim, 1994 Dodge Spirit, 1994 Dodge Shadow, and 1994 Chrysler LeBaron. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Loosen accessory drive belts. Remove A/C compressor mounting bolts. Remove A/C compressor with hoses attached. Remove A/C compressor mounting bracket and drive belt tensioner. Remove power steering/alternator belt tensioner. Remove power steering pump with hoses attached.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove right inner fender shield. Remove crankshaft pulley and vibration damper. Lower vehicle, and support engine using a jack. Separate engine mount from engine bracket. Raise engine slightly. Remove engine mount bracket.
- Remove timing belt cover, noting bolt lengths for reassembly reference. Rotate engine to align timing marks on front and rear camshaft sprockets and crankshaft sprocket. See Fig 1. Mark direction of timing belt rotation for reassembly reference.
- Loosen timing belt tensioner. Remove timing belt. Remove flange, located in front of crankshaft sprocket (if necessary). If camshaft sprocket removal is required, use Camshaft Sprocket Holder (MB990775). Hold camshaft sprocket and loosen camshaft sprocket retaining bolt. Remove retaining bolt and sprocket.