Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
Timing Belt Tensioner Assembly-Removal/Installation
5. Remove lower bolt attaching timing belt tensioner assembly to engine and remove tensioner as an assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Align timing belt tensioner assembly to engine and install lower mounting bolt but do not tighten. To properly align tensioner assembly-install
one of the engine bracket mounting bolts (M10) 5 to 7 turns into the tensioner's upper mounting location.
2. Torque the tensioner's lower mounting bolt to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.). Remove the upper bolt used for tensioner alignment.
3. Install rear timing belt cover and fasteners.
4. Install timing belt idler pulley and torque mounting bolt to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
5. Install camshaft sprockets. Using Special Tool 6847 to hold sprockets, torque bolts to 101 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
6. Install timing belt.
