Talon FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo VIN F SMFI (1998)
2. After aligning the timing mark on the oil pump sprocket, remove the cylinder block plug and insert a Phillips screwdriver with a diameter of 8
mm (0.32 inch), and check to be sure that the screwdriver goes in 60 mm (2.36 inch) or more. If the screwdriver will only go in 20 - 25 mm
(0.79- 0.98 inch) before striking the counterbalance shaft, turn the sprocket once, realign the timing mark and check that the screwdriver goes
in 60 mm (2.36 inch) or more. Do not take out the screwdriver until the timing belt is installed.
3. Install the timing belt so as not to be loosened among the sprockets, by the following procedure.
CAUTION: If the timing belt is to be reused, install it so that the mark indicates the clockwise direction.
1. Install the timing belt around the intake side camshaft sprocket and fix it at indicated position by a bulldog clip.
2. Install the timing belt around the exhaust side sprocket, aligning the timing marks with the cylinder head top surface using two wrenches.
3. Fix the belt at indicated position by another bulldog clip.
4. Install the timing belt around the idler pulley, the oil pump sprocket, the crankshaft sprocket and the tensioner pulley in the order shown.
5. Remove the two bulldog clips.
4. Set the tension pulley so that the pin holes are at the bottom, press the tension pulley lightly against the timing belt.
