Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1024

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 77 Adjusting Timing Belt Tension
1 – CAMSHAFTS TDC
2 – INSTALL TORQUE WRENCH HERE
3 – CRANKSHAFT TDC
4 – MOVE TENSIONER UP
5 – LOCKING PIN INSTALLED INTO TENSIONER
(12) Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions and check the
alignment of the timing marks (Fig. 77).
(13) Install front half of timing cover.
(14) Install engine mount bracket.
(15) Install power steering pump assembly.
(16) Install right engine mount. Refer to procedure
outlined in this section.
(17) Remove jack from under engine.
(18) Install crankshaft damper using M12 1.75 x
150 mm bolt, washer, thrust bearing and nut from
Special Tool 6792. Install crankshaft damper bolt and
tighten to 142 N·m (105 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 78).
(19) Install accessory drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System Accessory Drive section for proce-
dure.
(20) Raise vehicle on hoist and install right inner
splash shield.
(21) Lower vehicle and perform camshaft and
crankshaft timing relearn procedure as follows:
• Step 1: Connect the DRB scan tool to the data
link (diagnostic) connector. This connector is located
in the passenger compartment; at the lower edge of
instrument panel; near the steering column.
• Step 2: Turn the ignition switch on and access
the "miscellaneous" screen.
• Step 3: Select re-learn cam/crank option and fol-
low directions on DRB screen.
2001 PT CRUISER
Fig. 78 Crankshaft Damper—Installation
1 – M12 — 1.75
BEARING FROM SPECIAL TOOL 6792
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove upper intake manifold. Refer to proce-
dure in this section.
(2) Remove ignition coil and spark plug wires.
(3) Disconnect PCV and make-up air hoses from
cylinder head cover (Fig. 79).
(4) Remove cylinder head cover bolts.
CAUTION: When removing cylinder head cover
bolts, be careful not to interchange the two (2) cen-
ter bolts with the seven (7) perimeter bolts. The two
(2) center bolts contain an aluminum washer
between the bolt head and torque limiter for sealing
purposes.
(5) Remove cylinder head cover from cylinder
head.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Replace spark plug well seals and bolt seals
when installing a new cylinder head cover gasket.
(1) Install new cylinder head cover gaskets (Fig.
80) and spark plug well seals (Fig. 81).
(2) Replace cylinder head cover bolt seals (Fig. 82).
CAUTION: Do not allow oil or solvents to contact
the timing belt as they can deteriorate the rubber
and cause tooth skipping.
(3) Apply Mopar Engine RTV GEN II at the cam-
shaft cap corners and at the top edges of the 1/2
round seal (Fig. 83).
2.0L DOHC ENGINE
150 MM BOLT, WASHER AND THRUST
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