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Chrysler Prowler V6-3.5L VIN G (2002)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 4 of 5)

Make
Chrysler
Model
Prowler
Engine
V6-3.5L VIN G
Year
2002
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 5
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3. Inspect both sides of the timing belt. Replace belt if any of the following conditions exist (Fig. 146):

a. Hardening of back rubber back side is glossy without resilience and leaves no indent when pressed with fingernail.
b. Cracks on rubber back.
c. Cracks or peeling of canvas.
d. Cracks on rib root.
e. Cracks on belt sides.
f.

Missing teeth.

g. Abnormal wear of belt sides. The sides are normal if they are sharp as if cut by a knife.
h. Vehicle mileage at component maintenance requirement. Refer to LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE.

4. If none of the above conditions are seen on the belt, the belt cover can be installed.

NOTE:  If belt requires replacing, ensure the proper length belt is used.

INSTALLATION 

CAUTION:  This procedure can only be used when the camshaft sprockets HAVE NOT BEEN LOOSENED or removed from the camshafts (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION).

CAUTION:  If camshafts have moved from the timing marks, always rotate camshaft towards the direction nearest to the timing marks (DO NOT
TURN CAMSHAFTS A FULL REVOLUTION OR DAMAGE to valves and/or pistons could result).

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