2G NT Timing Belt VFAQ

SUBJECT:
This Shop Manual procedure is for the home mechanic only. HOWEVER, if you are ha
ving a shop do your work, and think they could use this, feel free to print it f
or them.
Camshaft Timing/Balance Belt
Replacement/Adjustment
Service Procedure
NOTE: THIS PAGE PROVIDES A DETAILED PROCEDURE FOR PERFORMING THE 60,000 MILE
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED FOR THESE VEHICLES. IT IS A SERVICE TO THOSE OF US OUT OF W
ARRANTY, WHO NEED TO CHANGE THEIR TIMING BELTS THEMSELVES.
MODELS:
1995 - 1996 Eclipse/Talon
NOTE: THIS PAGE APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.OL DOHC NON-TURBO ENGI
NE ONLY (TURBO engine is Mitsubishi, not Chrysler, and is covered in a separate
VFAQ).
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this bulletin is to emphasize the importance of performing the ti
ming belt replacement and camshaft timing in the proper sequence to assure compl
ete and satisfactory service. If you have done an NT timing belt replacement, an
d have info to add to this VFAQ, please Email me.

If your engine has high mileage, it is a GOOD idea to replace the waterpump, tim
ing belt tensioner, tensioner pulley, and idler pulley while doing the belts.

CAUTION: Camshafts or crankshaft should not be rotated after the timing belt has
been removed, or the valves may be damaged. Always align timing marks before re
moving the timing belt.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Camshaft Timing Belt Removal:
It may be convenient to raise the vehicle to a level where work can be performed
through the wheel well and over the top of the fender.
Remove crankshaft damper bolt.
Remove damper using special tool MB995055 and insert MB995057 or equivalent (Fig
ure 1).

Figure 1
Remove engine mount bracket (Figure 2).

Figure 2
Remove front half of timing belt cover (Figure 3).

Figure 3
Align timing marks (Figures 4 & 5).

Figure 4

Figure 5
Loosen timing belt tensioner screws and remove timing belt, tensioner pulley, ti
ming belt tensioner, tensioner arm bracket, and idler pulley, in that order (Fig
ure 6).

Figure 6
When the tensioner is removed from the engine, it is necessary to compress the p
lunger into the tensioner body.
Place the tensioner into a vise and slowly compress the plunger (Figure 7). Caut
ion: Index the tensioner in the vise the same way it is installed on the engine
to ensure proper pin orientation when the tensioner is installed back on the eng
ine.
When plunger is compressed into the tensioner body, install a pin through the bo
dy and plunger to retain plunger in place until the tensioner is installed.

Figure 7
Hold camshaft sprocket with special tool MB990767 and MD998719 while removing bo
lt (you can also probably wedge a crowbar through one of the sprocket holes onto
the head, and hold the sprocket still that way, but don't quote me on that) (Fi
gure 8).

Figure 8
Remove rear timing belt cover fasteners, and remove cover (Figure 9).

Figure 9
Remove camshaft seal (Figure 10).

Timing Belt Installation:

Install camshaft seal into cylinder head using special tool MD998713 until flush
with the head (Figure 11). Note: Shaft seal lip surface must be free of varnish
, dirt, or nicks. Polish with 400grit sandpaper if necessary.

Figure 11
Install rear timing belt cover, tighten fasteners to 9.6 Nm (6.9 ft-lbs) (Figure
12).

Figure 12
Install support bracket
Install camshaft sprockets and tighten attaching bolts to 101 Nm (73 ft-lbs) (Fi
gure 13).
Figure 13
Install idler pulley, tensioner arm bracket, timing belt tensioner, and tensione
r pulley, in that order.
Set crankshaft sprocket to TDC by aligning the sprocket with the arrow on the oi
l pump housing (Figure 14).

Figure 14
Set camshaft timing marks together by aligning notches on sprockets (Figure 15).
Move crankshaft to 1/2 notch before TDC.

Figure 15
Install timing belt (Figure 16). Starting at the crankshaft, go around the water
pump sprocket, idler pulley camshaft sprockets, and then around the tensioner p
ulley. Move the crankshaft sprocket to TDC to take up belt slack. Install tensio
ner to block, but do not tighten bolts yet.

Figure 16
Using a torque wrench on the tensioner pulley, apply 28 Nm (20 ft-lbs) of torque
to the tensioner (Figure 17).

Figure 17
With torque being applied to the tensioner pulley, move the tensioner up against
the tensioner pulley bracket and tighten fasteners to 31 Nm (22 ft-lbs).
Pull tensioner plunger pin. Pre-tension is correct when pin can be removed and i
nstalled.
Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions and check the alignment of the timing marks.
Install front timing belt cover (Figure 18).

Figure 18
Valve timing check (timing belt cover installed): Remove the inspection cover on
the timing belt cover. With the #1 cylinder at TDC, the timing marks on the cam
shaft sprockets should be aligned together (Figure 19). If marks are not aligned
, remove the timing belt and reinstall.

Figure 19
Install engine mount bracket, tighten bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft-lbs) (Figure 20).

Figure 20

Install crankshaft damper using MB995035 (Figure 21). Using special tools MB9907
67 and MD998719 to hold damper, tighten crankshaft bolt to 62 Nm (45 ft-lbs)
Figure 21

POLICY: Information Only.

Credits
Engine pics by:
NONE YET
Text by:
DSM
Tom Stangl
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Last modified: Dec 02, 1997
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