Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
Timing Belt: Service and Repair
Timing Belt Removal and Installation
1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove right front wheel.
2. Remove right inner splash shield.
3. Remove accessory drive belts.
4. Remove crankshaft damper bolt, and remove damper. See: Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley
5. Remove lower timing belt cover fasteners and remove cover.
6. Lower vehicle and remove upper timing belt cover fasteners and remove cover.
7. Remove right engine mount and support bracket.
CAUTION: When aligning crankshaft and camshaft timing marks always rotate engine from crankshaft. Camshaft should not be rotated after timing
belt is removed. Damage to valve components may occur. Always align timing marks before removing timing belt.
8. Before the removal of the timing belt, rotate crankshaft until the TDC mark on the oil pump housing aligns with the TDC mark on crankshaft
sprocket (trailing edge of sprocket tooth).
