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Dodge D50/Ram 50 L4-1997cc 2.0L SOHC (1984)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Adjustments

Make
Dodge
Model
D50 /Ram 50
Engine
L4-1997cc 2.0L SOHC
Year
1984
Section
Timing Belt › Adjustments
MaintenanceAdjustments · page 1 of 7
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Timing Belt: Adjustments

1. Remove timing belt front upper cover.
2. Carefully check the timing belt on its whole circumference for cracks and peeling.
3. Turn crankshaft in normal direction (clockwise) until timing mark on camshaft sprocket is aligned with mating mark on cylinder head, so that

piston in No. 1 cylinder is placed at top dead center on compression stroke.

CAUTION:  Do not turn crankshaft in opposite direction (counterclockwise) to align the timing mark with mating mark, otherwise an improper 
timing belt tension could result.

Timing Marks

4. Turn crankshaft in normal direction (clockwise) until second tooth past timing mark (punch) position on camshaft sprocket should be aligned with

timing mark on cylinder head.

Access Cover Location

Removing Access Cover

5. Remove two access covers. Access cover can be easily removed by inserting screwdriver into groove from direction of embossed arrow and pry.
6. Insert wrench through adjusting hole and loosen timing belt tensioner tightening bolt and nut.

CAUTION:  Loosen bolt and nut 180 to 200°. If they are loosened more than necessary, they might fall into cover.

7. Insert plain screwdriver from top of timing belt cover. Slightly push tensioner bracket in tensioning direction, and then release. Now belt tension

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