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Dodge Grand Caravan V6-4.0L (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Service and Repair

Make
Dodge
Model
Grand Caravan
Engine
V6-4.0L
Year
2008
Section
Timing Belt › Service and Repair › Procedures
MaintenanceProcedures · page 1 of 6
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Timing Belt: Procedures

Inspection - Timing Verification

TIMING VERIFICATION

Remove the outer timing covers. Rotate the crankshaft until the pointer on the crankshaft sprocket (10) aligns the TDC mark on the oil pump (9). Check
to determine if the camshaft sprocket (2, 7) timing marks (1, 8) are aligned with the marks on the inner timing cover. It may take an additional full
revolution of the crankshaft before the camshaft sprocket marks are aligned.

Inspection - Timing Belt

INSPECTION - TIMING BELT

1. Remove front timing belt coverSee: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Timing Components/Timing Cover/Service and Repair/Timing Cover -

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 installedSee: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Timing

Components/Timing Cover/Service and Repair/Timing Cover - Installation.

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