Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 762

9 - 26 2.4L ENGINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
CAMSHAFT FOLLOWER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cylinder head cover using procedure
TIP ROLLER
outlined in this section.
(2) Remove timing belt, sprockets and covers
using procedure outlined in this section.
(3) Remove camshaft. Refer to procedure previ-
ously outline this section.
(4) Remove cam follower assemblies from cylinder
head. Keep the cam followers in the order they have
been removed from the head for reassembly.
INSPECTION
Inspect the cam follower assembly for wear or
damage (Fig. 32). Replace as necessary.
Fig. 32 Cam Follower Assembly
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate with clean oil and install cam fol-
lower assemblies in their original position on the
hydraulic adjuster and valve stem (Fig. 33).
(2) Install the camshafts. Refer to procedure pre-
viously outlined in this section.
(3) Install timing belt, sprockets and covers using
procedure outlined in this section.
(4) Install cylinder head cover using procedure out-
lined in this section.
Fig. 33 Cam Follower Assemblies—Installation
LASH ADJUSTER POCKET
CHAIN (CUTAWAY) COVER GUIDE STUD PIVOT SCREW
BALANCE SHAFTS CARRIER ASSEMBLY
BALANCE SHAFTS
REMOVAL
Refer to Timing Belt Cover, and Timing Belt
removal procedure in this section. To repair balance
shafts carrier assembly.
Fig. 34 Chain Cover, Guide and Tensioner
(1) Remove chain cover, guide and tensioner (Fig.
34). Also see Carrier Assembly Removal for service
procedures requiring only temporary relocation of
assembly.
(2) Remove gear cover retaining stud (double
ended to also retain chain guide). Remove cover and
balance shaft gears (Fig. 34).
(3) Remove balance shaft gear and chain sprocket
retaining screws and crankshaft chain sprocket.
Remove chain and sprocket assembly (Fig. 35). Using
two wide pry bars, work the sprocket back and forth
until it is off the shaft.
(4) Remove carrier gear cover and balance shafts
(Fig. 36).
(5) Remove four carrier to crankcase attaching
bolts to separate carrier from engine bedplate.
BALANCE SHAFT CARRIER
REMOVAL
The following components will remain intact dur-
ing carrier removal. Gear cover, gears, balance shafts
and the rear cover (Fig. 37).
(1) Remove chain cover and driven balance shaft
chain sprocket screw.
ADJUST SCREW TENSIONER GEAR COVER (ADJUSTER)
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