Laser FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC (1992)
Technical Service Bulletin # 682
Date: 960901
Recall - Camshaft Timing Belt
No. 682
September, 1996
To: All Chrysler-Plymouth and Jeep(R) & Eagle Dealers
Subject:
Customer Satisfaction Notification # 682 - Camshaft Timing Belt
Models:
1992 Model Year Plymouth Laser and Eagle Talon (BD) Vehicles Equipped With a 2.0L DOHC Engine Built After October 31, 1991
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.
NOTE:
Vehicles built through October, 1991 were previously serviced under Customer Satisfaction Notification # 554, issued in August, 1993
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 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 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 Functions 53, 70 and VIP
All involved vehicles will be entered to DIAL System Functions 53, 70 and VIP at the time of notification mailing for dealer inquiry by VIN as needed.
Parts
Important:
A quantity of parts will be distributed initially and billed to all involved dealers. This quantity will cover a portion of the total vehicles involved.
Additional parts may be ordered as needed to support customer demand.
Each involved dealer, to whom vehicles in the notification were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address), will receive enough Timing
Belt Packages, PN CEC4682C, to service 25% of those vehicles.
Each parts package contains the following components:
Quantity
Description
1
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
