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Timing Belt: Installation

  1. Remove spark plugs. Place No. 1 cylinder on TDC. Align timing marks on the crankshaft and intermediate shaft sprockets. See Figure. Rotate camshaft sprocket until 2 marked arrows on sprocket hub align with camshaft cap-to-cylinder head line. Camshaft sprocket small hole must be at the 12 o'clock position to the cylinder head line. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Engine Timing Marks
    G55036Courtesy of CHRYSLER MOTORS.
  2. Install timing belt. Ensure timing belt is installed in original direction of rotation. Install Timing Belt Tensioner (C-4703) horizontally on large hex of belt tensioner pulley. Loosen tensioner lock nut (if necessary) to reset belt tensioner to within a 15 degree axis of horizontal position of tool. See Fig 2. Tighten lock nut.
  3. Rotate crankshaft clockwise 2 complete revolutions to TDC. Tighten tensioner retaining bolt to specification while holding belt tensioner wrench in position. Check all timing marks for proper alignment. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure.
CAUTION: DO NOT  rotate crankshaft counterclockwise. DO NOT  rotate engine using camshaft or intermediate shaft sprocket bolts.
Fig 2: Adjusting Timing Belt Tension
G106442Courtesy of CHRYSLER MOTORS.
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