Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 823

ENGINE BRACKET BELT COVER FASTENERS UPPER LOWER TIMING BELT COVER FASTENERS TENERS RIGHT FAS- TIMING
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CLEANING AND INSPECTION (Continued)
TOOTH CANVAS MISSING PEELING
Fig. 104 Timing Belt Covers
• Cracks on rib root.
• Cracks on belt sides.
• Missing teeth.
• Abnormal wear of belt sides. The sides are nor-
mal if they are sharp as if cut by a knife (Fig. 105).
(3) If none of the above conditions are seen on the
belt, the belt cover can be reinstalled.
Fig. 105 Timing Belt Inspection
UPPER LEFT COVER FASTENERS TIMING
RUBBER EXPOSED EXPOSED FIBER AND PEELING CRACKS ROUNDED EDGE ABNORMAL (FLUFFY STRAND)
BELT
MARK AND IS NOT FULL C IS WIDTH OF THE FACE A SEAT
VALVES, SPRINGS, SEATS AND GUIDES
WEAR
(1) Check valve stem tip for pitting or depression
at point A (Fig. 106).
(2) Check for wear and ridge wear at Point B.
(3) Measure the clearance between the valve guide
and valve stem. If the service limit is exceeded,
replace the valve guides, valves or both.
(4) Check for even contact (at face center) with
valve seat, Point C.
(5) Check margin. Replace valve if margin is out of
specification (Fig. 109).
(6) Check valve guide height (Fig. 107).
CONTACT
2.5L ENGINE
Fig. 106 Valve Inspection
Fig. 107 Valve Guide Height
Fig. 108 Valve Spring
MARGIN
9 - 87
LENGTH