Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1998)
CAUTION: Align camshaft and crankshaft timing marks before removing the timing belt by rotating the engine with the crankshaft.
Timing Belt Removal
9. Insert a 8 mm Allen wrench into the belt tensioner. Before rotating the tensioner insert the long end of a 1/8 inch or 3 mm Allen wrench into the
pin hole on the front of the tensioner. Rotate the tensioner counterclockwise with the Allen wrench, while pushing in lightly on the 1/8 inch or 3
mm Allen wrench, until it slides into the locking hole.
10. Remove timing belt.
CAUTION: Do not rotate the camshafts once the timing belt has been removed or damage to valve components may occur.
INSTALLATION
Crankshaft Sprocket Timing
1. Set crankshaft sprocket to TDC by aligning the sprocket with the arrow on the oil pump housing, then back off to 3 notches before TDC.
