Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1239

FRONT CRANKSHAFTDAMPER ACCESS PANEL TIMING COVER BELT
CAMSHAFT TIMING MARKS
SHOULD LINE UP
9 - 68 2.0L DOHC ENGINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
TIMING BELT
CHECKING BELT TIMING —COVER
INSTALLED
(1) Remove number one spark plug.
(2) Using a dial indicator, set number one cylinder
to TDC on the compression stroke.
(3) Remove the timing belt access cover from the
engine (Fig. 41).
(4) Check the timing marks on the camshaft
sprockets, they should align with each other (Fig.
42).
Fig. 42 Camshaft Timing Check
CAMSHAFT SPROCK- TIMING BELT ETS CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
Fig. 41 Typical Timing Belt System—DOHC
BRACKET TENSIONER REAR TIMING BELT COVER
CHANNEL TAB FASTENERS RETAINER AND FRONT TIMING BELT COVER FASTEN-
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Camshaft or crankshaft should not be
rotate after timing belt is removed. Damage to valve
components may occur. Always align timing marks
before removing timing belt.
(1) Remove crankshaft
damper procedure outlined in this section.
(2) Remove engine mount bracket and timing belt
cover fasteners, remove cover.
Fig. 43 Front Timing Belt Cover
WATER PUMP OIL PUMP
PL
ERS COVER INSPECTION TIMING MOUNT ENGINE BRACKET TENER BELT FAS-
damper bolt. Remove