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Geo Prizm L4-1.8L DOHC (1994)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt (Inspection): Service and Repair

Make
Geo
Model
Prizm
Engine
L4-1.8L DOHC
Year
1994
Section
Timing Belt › Service and Repair › Inspection
MaintenanceInspection · page 1 of 8
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Timing Belt: Service and Repair
Inspection

Inspect:

A. Timing belt for the following:

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Premature parting.

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Cracked or damaged teeth.

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Noticeable wear or cracks in the belt face.

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Wear or damage only on one side of the belt. If found, check alignment of each gear, tensioner and guide.

B. Idler pulley for freedom of rotation. If any roughness is found, replace the idler pulley. Measure free length of tension spring using a dial

caliper. If free length is not 36.9 mm (1.453 inches), replace the spring. Stretch the tension spring to 43.6 mm (1.717 inch), which is its
installed length, and measure the tension. The tension spring should have a tension of 34 Nm (7.7 ft. lbs.) to 38 Nm (8.6 ft. lbs.). If the tension
is not as specified, replace the tension spring.

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