Concorde V6-3.2L VIN J (2000)
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: This procedure can only be used when the camshaft sprockets HAVE NOT BEEN LOOSENED or removed from the camshafts.
CAUTION: If camshafts have moved from the timing marks, always rotate camshaft towards the direction nearest to the timing marks (DO NOT
TURN CAMSHAFTS A FULL REVOLUTION OR DAMAGE to valves and/or pistons could result).
Fig. 97
1. Align the crankshaft sprocket with the TDC mark on oil pump cover (Fig. 97).
2. Align the camshaft sprockets (to reference mark made upon removal) between the marks on the rear covers (Fig. 94).
3. Install the timing belt starting at the crankshaft sprocket going in a counterclockwise direction (Fig. 97). Install the belt around the last sprocket.
Maintain tension on the belt as it is positioned around the tensioner pulley.
4. Holding the tensioner pulley against the belt, Install the tensioner into the housing and tighten to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.). Each camshaft sprocket
mark should still fall between the cover marks.
5. When tensioner is in place pull retaining pin to allow the tensioner to extend to the pulley bracket.
6. Rotate crankshaft sprocket 2 revolutions and check the timing marks on the camshafts and crankshaft. The marks should line up within their
respective locations (Fig. 97). If marks do not line up, repeat procedure.
7. Install timing belt covers and crankshaft damper.
8. Install accessory drive belts and cooling fan module.
9. Install upper radiator crossmember.
10. Connect negative cable to remote jumper terminal.
11. Start engine and allow to idle for approximately 1 minute. If a noise is present from the timing belt/tensioner, air has possibly entered the
tensioner.
a. To remove air from tensioner; using a DRB III, operate the engine at speed of 1600-2000 RPM for 10 minutes. This will purge air from
tensioner.
NOTE: If air is present, the timing belt tensioner will be soft and may generate noise. This noise should disappear after no more than 15 minutes
of engine running time.
