300M Special V6-3.5L VIN G (2002)
Timing Belt: Service and Repair
Timing Belt
TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS
REMOVAL - TIMING BELT
CAUTION: The following procedure can only be used when the camshaft sprockets HAVE NOT BEEN LOOSENED or removed from the
camshafts. Once the camshaft sprockets are loosened, an engine timing procedure is required. This procedure is detailed in the Camshaft Removal and
Installation procedures.
CAUTION: The 3.2/3.5L are NOT freewheeling engines. Therefore, care should be taken not to rotate the camshafts or crankshaft with the timing
belt removed.
1. Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.
2. Remove radiator upper crossmember.
3. Remove the radiator fan.
4. Remove the accessory drive belts.
5. Remove the crankshaft vibration damper.
6. Remove the front timing belt covers.
7. Mark belt running direction, if timing belt is to be reused.
CAUTION: When aligning timing marks, always rotate engine by turning the crankshaft. Failure to do so will result in valve and/or piston
damage.
8. Rotate engine clockwise until crankshaft mark aligns with the TDC mark on oil pump housing and the camshaft sprocket timing marks are between
the marks on the rear covers (Fig. 144).
CAUTION: Align the camshaft sprockets between the marks on rear belt covers before timing belt removal or damage to valve and/or pistons
could occur.
9. Using a ink or paint marker; mark the exact position of the camshaft sprocket timing mark relative to the two timing marks on the rear timing
cover.
