Stratus L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
6. Move crankshaft to 1/2 mark before TDC for belt installation.
7. Install timing belt. Starting at the crankshaft, go around the water pump sprocket and then around the camshaft sprocket.
8. Move crankshaft sprocket to TDC to take up belt slack. Install tensioner to block but do not tighten fasteners.
9. Using a torque wrench on the tensioner pulley apply 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.) of torque.
10. With torque being applied to the tensioner pulley move the tensioner up against the tensioner pulley bracket and tighten fasteners to 31 Nm (275
inch lbs.).
11. Pull tensioner plunger pin. Pretension is correct when pin can be removed and installed.
12. Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions and check the alignment of the timing marks.
13. Install front half of timing cover.
14. Install engine mount bracket.
15. Install Right engine mount.
16. Remove jack from under engine.
