Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 809

LOCKING PIN
TIMING MARKS
JX
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
RIGHT SPROCKET CAM ALIGN TIMING MARKS
Fig. 54 Compressing Timing Belt Tensioner
TIMING BELT—INSTALLATION
Fig. 55 Crankshaft Sprocket Timing
(1) Set crankshaft sprocket to TDC by aligning the
sprocket with the mark on the oil pump housing,
then back off to 3 notches before TDC (Fig. 55).
(2) Set camshaft sprockets to the aligning marks
on the sprockets with the marks on the rear timing
belt cover (Fig. 56).
Fig. 56 Camshaft Sprocket Timing
SOFT JAW VISE
(3) Install timing belt on rear camshaft sprocket
first and install a binder clip on the belt and sprocket
so the belt will not slip out of position. Keeping the
LEFT SPROCKET CAM
belt taught, install under the water pump pulley and
then around the front camshaft sprocket. Install an
additional binder clip on the front sprocket and belt.
(4) Rotate the crankshaft to TDC (Fig. 57). Con-
tinue routing the belt by the idler pulley and around
the crankshaft sprocket to the tensioner pulley.
SPECIAL MD 998767
Fig. 57 Adjusting Crankshaft Sprocket forTiming
(5) Apply rotating force to the crankshaft sprocket
in the clockwise direction, to tension belt, check that
all timing marks are aligned.
(6) Using Special Tool MD 998767 and a torque
wrench on the tensioner pulley. Apply 4.4 N·m (38.9
in. lbs.) of torque to tensioner (Fig. 58). Tighten ten-
sioner pulley bolt to 48 N·n (35 ft. lbs.).
(7) With torque being applied to the tensioner pul-
ley install the tensioner to the tensioner pulley
bracket and tighten fasteners to 23 N·m (205 in.
lbs.).
TOOL
Belt
Fig. 58 Adjusting Drive Belt Tension
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TIMING MARKS