Sebring Convertible V6-3.5L (2009)
Timing Belt: Procedures
TIMING BELT
1. Remove front timing belt cover See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Timing Components/Timing Cover/Service and Repair/Engine Timing
Cover(s) - Removal.
2. Inspect both sides of the timing belt. Replace belt if any of the following conditions exist:
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 or time at component maintenance requirement. See:
3. If none of the above conditions are seen on the belt, the front timing belt cover can be installed See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Timing
Components/Timing Cover/Service and Repair/Engine Timing Cover(s) - Installation.