D50/Ram 50 L4-1997cc 2.0L SOHC (1984)
Securing Tensioner Temporarily
2. Move tensioner fully toward water pump and temporarily secure it.
3. If timing belt is to be reused, make an arrow mark which indicates turning direction to ensure that belt is reinstalled in same direction as before.
Preventing Rotation Of Left Silent Shaft
4. When oil pump sprocket nut is removed, first remove plug at left side of cylinder block and insert a screwdriver to keep left silent shaft in position.
Screwdriver used for this purpose should have a shaft 8 mm (.3 in.) thick which can be inserted more than 60 mm (2.36 in).
Removing Timing Belt B
5. Loosen right silent shaft sprocket mounting bolt unit it can be loosened by hand.
6. Next, remove tensioner "B" and remove timing belt "B".
CAUTION: After timing belt "B" has been removed, do not attempt loosening bolt, while holding sprocket with pliers, etc.
INSPECTION
1. Check belt in detail if following flaws are evident, replace belt with a new one.
Checking Timing Belt
a. Hardened back surface rubber back surface glossy. Nonelastic and so hard that even if a finger nail is forced into it, no mark is produced.
