Sebring V6-2.5L VIN N (1997)
(3) Apply force counterclockwise to the camshaft sprocket on the rear side. When the tight side of the belt is taut, check that the timing marks are all
aligned.
(4) Gently raise the tensioner pulley as shown by the arrow, so that the belt does not sag, and temporarily tighter the center bolt.
Timing Belt Tension Adjustment
(1) Turn the crankshaft a 1/4 turn counterclockwise, and then turn it clockwise to the position where the timing marks are aligned.
(2) Loosen the center bolt of the tensioner pulley. Use the special tool and a torque wrench to apply tension to the timing belt as shown in the
illustration. Then tighten center bolt to the specified torque.
Caution When tightening the bolt, make sure that the tensioner pulley shaft doesn't rotate with the bolt.
Specified torque: 4.4 Nm (3.3 ft. lbs.) [tensional torque]
(3) Pull out the auto tensioner setting pin or wire. At this time, check that the setting pin or wire can be pulled out easily. Turn the crankshaft
clockwise 2 turns and hold it for 5 minutes or more. Then check again that the auto tensioner setting pin or wire can be pulled or inserted easily.
NOTE Even if the setting pin or wire cannot be easily inserted, it is satisfactory if the auto tensioner rod projection is within the standard value.
Standard value (A): 3.8 - 4.5 mm (0.149 - 0.177 inch)
If it is not within the standard value, repeat the operations in steps 1. to 3.
(4) Check again that each of the sprocket timing marks is aligned.