Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1998)
Compressing Timing Belt Tensioner
2. Place the tensioner into a vise equipped with soft jaws and slowly compress the plunger.
CAUTION: Index the tensioner in the vise the same way it is installed on the engine. This is to ensure proper pin orientation when tensioner is
installed on the engine.
3. When plunger is compressed into the tensioner body install a 1.9 mm (5/64) Allen wrench or pin through the body and plunger to retain plunger in
place until tensioner is installed.
Crankshaft Sprocket Timing
4. 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.
Camshaft Timing Mark
5. Set camshaft to TDC by aligning mark on sprocket with the arrow on the rear of timing belt cover.
