Summit L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC (1990)
Technical Service Bulletin # 594
Date: 940101
Description
No. 594
January, 1994
To: All Chrysler-Plymouth, Dodge and Jeep(R) & Eagle Dealers
Subject:
Customer Satisfaction Notification # 594 -- Camshaft Timing Belt
Models:
This Service Requirement Applies to the Following Vehicles:
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1990 and 1991 Model Year Plymouth Laser and Eagle Talon (BD-body) Vehicles Equipped With 2.0L DOHC (Turbo & Non-Turbo) Engine
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1989 and 1990 Model Year Plymouth/Dodge Colt and Eagle Summit (B2-Body) Vehicles Equipped With 1.6L DOHC (Turbo & Non-Turbo) Engine
The camshaft timing belt may strip teeth or break, which could result in piston and valve train damage. To correct this condition, the camshaft timing belt
must be replaced.
Details of this service action are explained in the following sections.
Service Procedure Videotape
As an additional service aid, a videotape demonstrating the service procedure was included in the August, 1993 Master Tech program.
VIDEOTAPE UPDATE
It is not necessary to replace the timing belt tensioner, or inspect the oil pump shaft retaining nut on 1990 and 1991 model year vehicles as instructed in
the video tape. Therefore, DO NOT REPLACE THE TENSIONER as instructed, unless oil leakage is apparent.
Dealer Notification & Vehicle List
Involved dealers: Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive a copy of this
dealer notification letter and a list of the involved vehicles by first class mail.
The Vehicle List is arranged in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) sequence. Owners known to Chrysler are also listed. The lists are for dealer
reference in arranging for service of involved vehicles.
All other dealers: Each Chrysler-Plymouth, Dodge and Jeep & Eagle dealer who does not receive a Vehicle List will receive a copy of this dealer
notification letter by first class mail.
DIAL System Function 70
All involved vehicles will be entered to DIAL System Function 70 at the time of notification mailing for dealer inquiry by VIN as needed.
Parts
Important:
Each involved dealer, to whom vehicles in the notification were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address), will receive, and be billed
for, enough Camshaft Timing Belt Packages, PN C3905941 (2.0L) and C3905942 (1.6L), to service 25% of those vehicles. Additional parts may be
ordered by all dealers, as needed, to support customer demand.
Each parts package contains the following components:
Quantity
Description
1
Camshaft Timing Belt
1
Instruction Sheet
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved vehicle owners known to Chrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule
appointments for the service with their dealers at the earliest possible date. A copy of the owner notification letter is included.
Enclosed with each owner notification is an Owner Notification Form. The involved vehicle and subject description are identified on the form for owner
or dealer reference as needed.
A. Camshaft Timing Belt Removal
A.
Camshaft Timing Belt Removal:
