Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 909

DRIVE SPROCKET GEAR ALIGNMENT DOTS
9 - 72 2.4L ENGINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 39 Gear Timing
Fig. 40 Crankshaft Sprocket—Installation
(3) Install gear cover and tighten double ended
stud/washer fastener to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).
(4) Install crankshaft sprocket using Special Tool
6052 (Fig. 40).
(5) Turn crankshaft until number one cylinder is
at Top Dead Center (TDC). The timing marks on the
chain sprocket should line up with the parting line
on the left side of number one main bearing cap.
(Fig. 41).
(6) Place chain over crankshaft sprocket so that
the nickel plated link of the chain is over the number
1 cylinder timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket
(Fig. 41).
(7) Place balance shaft sprocket into the timing
chain (Fig. 41) so that the timing mark on the
sprocket (yellow dot) mates with the (lower) nickel
plated link on the chain
KEY WAYS UP FLAT ALIGN FLAT ON SPROCKET WITH ON SPROCKET FACING FRONT CRANKSHAFT SPECIAL NO. 6052 TOOL WITH PARTING MUST LINE UP WITH NOTCH LINK 8 LINK FROM UPPER LOWER INSTALL CHAIN WITH ALL MARK ON SPROCKET NICKEL PLATED LINK ONE MAIN BEARING NICKEL LINE KEYWAYS UP BEDPLATE NUMBER PLATED
(8) With balance shaft keyways pointing up (12
o'clock) slide the balance shaft sprocket onto the nose
of the balance shaft. The balance shaft may have to
be pushed in slightly to allow for clearance.
Fig. 41 Balance Shaft Timing
NOTE: THE TIMING MARK ON THE SPROCKET,
THE (LOWER) NICKEL PLATED LINK, AND THE
ARROW ON THE SIDE OF THE GEAR COVER
SHOULD LINE UP WHEN THE BALANCE SHAFTS
ARE TIMED CORRECTLY.
(9) If the sprockets are timed correctly install the
balance shaft bolts and tighten to 28 N·m (250 in.
lbs.). A wood block placed between crankcase and
crankshaft counterbalance will prevent crankshaft
and gear rotation.
CHAIN TENSIONING
(1) Install chain tensioner loosely assembled.
(2) Position guide on double ended stud making
sure tab on the guide fits into slot on the gear cover.
Install and tighten nut/washer assembly to 12 N·m
(105 in. lbs.).
(3) Place a shim 1 mm (0.039 in.) thick x 70 mm
(2.75 in.) long or between tensioner and chain. Push
tensioner and shim up against the chain. Apply firm
pressure (5.5 to 6.6 lbs.) directly behind the
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