Intrepid V6-3.2L VIN J (1998)
6. Install the timing belt starting at the crankshaft sprocket going in a counterclockwise direction. Install the belt around the last sprocket. Maintain
tension on the belt as it is positioned around the tensioner pulley. Each camshaft sprockets mark should still fall between the cover marks.
7. Holding the tensioner pulley against the belt, install the tensioner into the housing and tighten to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
8. When tensioner is in place pull retaining pin to allow the tensioner to extend to the pulley bracket.
Figure 54-Dial Indicator Locating Piston At TDC
9. With number 1 piston at TDC, hold the camshaft sprocket hex with a 36 mm (1 7/16 inch) wrench and tighten the camshaft bolts to 102 Nm (75
ft. lbs.) plus a 90 degree turn for the Right side and 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.) plus a 90 degree turn for the Left side.
10. Remove dial indicator and install spark plug.
11. Remove camshaft alignment Special Tools 6642 and install cam covers and O-rings. Tighten fasteners to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
12. Install timing belt covers. Refer to Timing Belt Cover.
13. Install crankshaft damper.
14. Install accessory drive belts. Refer to Cooling System.
15. Fill cooling system. Refer to Cooling System.
16. Start engine and allow to idle for approximately 1 minute. Then, operate the engine at speed of 1200 - 1500 RPM for 5 minutes. This will help to
bleed out any possible air in the timing belt tensioner.
