Chrysler Stratus RHD 1999 Electronic Service Manual page 905

9 - 150 2.5L ENGINE
CLEANING AND INSPECTION (Continued)
Fig. 118 Timing Belt Covers
• Abnormal wear of belt sides. The sides are nor-
mal if they are sharp as if cut by a knife (Fig. 119).
(3) If none of the above conditions are seen on the
belt, the belt cover can be reinstalled.
Fig. 119 Timing Belt Inspection
VALVES, SPRINGS, SEATS AND GUIDES
(1) Check valve stem tip for pitting or depression
at point A (Fig. 120).
(2) Check for wear and ridge wear at Point B.
Fig. 120 Valve Inspection
(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. Refer to Valve Specification
Chart. Replace valve if margin is out of specification.
(6) Check valve guide height (Fig. 121).
Fig. 121 Valve Guide Height
Fig. 122 Valve Spring
(7) Measure valve stem to guide clearance. Refer
to Valve Specification Chart.
(8) Measure Valve spring free length and if the
spring is square (Fig. 122). Refer to Valve Specifica-
tion Chart.
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