Liberty Sport 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
TIMING BELT COVERS
REMOVAL - FRONT COVER
1. Remove crankshaft vibration damper.
2. Remove generator drive belt tensioner assembly.
3. Remove timing belt front cover bolts, and remove covers.
REMOVAL - REAR COVER
1. Remove front covers.
2. Remove timing belt.
3. Hold camshaft sprocket with Special Tool 6847 while removing center bolt.
4. Remove timing belt idler pulley.
5. Remove rear cover fasteners and remove cover from engine.
INSTALLATION - REAR COVER
Fig. 97 Timing Belt Rear Cover
1. Install timing belt rear cover and bolts (Fig. 97).
CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench for tightening camshaft sprocket bolt. Damage to the timing locating pin can occur. Hand tighten using
a wrench ONLY.
2. Install camshaft sprockets. Hold sprockets with Special Tool 6848 and tighten center bolt to 101 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
3. Install timing belt idler pulley and tighten mounting bolt to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
4. Install timing belt.
5. Install front covers.
INSTALLATION - FRONT COVER
1. Install timing belt front covers. Tighten fasteners to 7 Nm (60 in. lbs.).
2. Install generator drive belt tensioner.
