Timing Belt Tensioner & Pulley Removal Removal - Tensioner Pulley Assembly; Removal - Tensioner; Inspection - Tensioner Pulley Assembly; Inspection - Tensioner - Dodge Intrepid Service Manual

9 - 170 ENGINE 3.5L
TIMING BELT COVER(S) - REAR (Continued)
• M6—12 N·m (105 in. lbs.)
Fig. 140 REAR COVER - RIGHT
1 - REAR COVER - RIGHT SIDE
2 - BOLT
3 - BOLT
4 - BOLT
Fig. 141 REAR COVER - LEFT
1 - REAR COVER - RIGHT SIDE
2 - BOLT
3 - REAR COVER - LEFT SIDE
4 - BOLT
5 - BOLT
6 - BOLT
(5) Install camshaft sprockets and reassemble all
components. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/
TIMING BELT/CHAIN
INSTALLATION)
AND SPROCKETS
TIMING BELT TENSIONER &
PULLEY
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - TENSIONER PULLEY ASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the timing belt. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS -
REMOVAL - TIMING BELT)
(2) Remove the timing belt tensioner pulley and
bracket assembly by unscrewing the pivot bolt from
the oil pump housing (Fig. 142).

REMOVAL - TENSIONER

(1) For timing belt tensioner removal procedure
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL - TIMING
BELT)
INSPECTION

INSPECTION - TENSIONER PULLEY ASSEMBLY

NOTE: The tensioner pulley, bracket, and pivot bolt
is serviced as an assembly.
(1) Inspect pulley for free movement (Fig. 142).
Replace if pulley is loose, seized, or rough turning
(2) Inspect pulley bearing and seal (Fig. 142).
Replace if damaged.
(3) Inspect pivot bolt for free movement in ten-
sioner bracket (Fig. 142). Replace assembly if seized
or excessive looseness.

INSPECTION - TENSIONER

(1) Inspect hydraulic tensioner for fluid loss
around the plunger seal (Fig. 143). Replace tensioner
if leaking.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - TENSIONER PULLEY
ASSEMBLY
(1) Install the timing belt tensioner pulley assem-
bly (Fig. 142). Tighten the pivot bolt to 61 N·m (45 ft.
lbs.).
(2) Install the timing belt. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS -
INSTALLATION - TIMING BELT)
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