Sebring LX Coupe V6-3.0L VIN H (2002)
CAUTION: Use only the specified special tools, or a damaged pulley damper could result.
Use special tools MB990767 and MD998715 to remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft.
<<B>> TIMING BELT REMOVAL
CAUTION: Never turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.
1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align each timing mark and to set the number 1 cylinder to compression top dead center.
2. If the timing belt is to be reused, chalk an arrow on the flat side of the belt, indicating the clockwise direction.
3. Loosen the center bolt of the tensioner pulley, then remove the timing belt.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< AUTO-TENSIONER INSTALLATION
1. While holding the auto-tensioner with your hand, press the end of the pushrod against a metal surface (such as the cylinder block) with a force
of 98 - 196 N (22 - 44 lb) and measure how far the pushrod is pushed in.
Standard value: Within 1 mm (0.04 inch)
A: Length when no force is applied
B: Length when force is applied
A - B: Amount pushed in
2. If it is not within the standard value range, replace the auto tensioner.
CAUTION: Place the auto-tensioner perpendicular to the jaws of the vice. If there is a plug at the base of the auto-tensioner, insert a plain
