Trooper LS V6-3.5L (1998)
Timing Belt: Technical Service Bulletins
Timing Belt - Installation
BULLETIN NUMBER:
IB00-S005
GROUP:
INFORMATION
ISSUE DATE:
FEBRUARY 2000
3.5L V6 DOHC (6VE1) / 3.2L V6 DOHC (6VD1) ENGINES:
TIMING BELT INSTALLATION
AFFECTED VEHICLES
The following models equipped with "Direct Attack" DOHC 3.2L / 3.5L V6 engine:
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1998-2000 Rodeo (UE)/ Amigo(UA)
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1998-2000 Trooper (UX)
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1999-2000 VehiCROSS (VX)
SERVICE INFORMATION
This information bulletin outlines the proper steps to index the camshafts with the crankshaft. In the event that camshaft timing has been disrupted, due to
timing belt breakage or camshafts/crankshaft being rotated without a timing belt, this is important prior to timing belt installation. Due to the gear-ratio
used by each camshaft pulley to drive the camshafts, engine timing cannot be indexed conventionally.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT:
In the following procedures, the references to 9 or 12 O'clock positions are based on deck plane of the cylinder deck-to-cylinder head mating surface
(as viewed from the front of the engine), and NOT RELATIVE TO THE SHOP FLOOR.
1.
In the event that camshaft timing has been disrupted, due to timing belt breakage or camshafts/crankshaft being rotated without a timing belt,
please proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, continue with Step 22 for timing belt servicing procedures. (after removal of front timing belt covers as
outlined in the appropriate Workshop Manual).
2.
After cylinder head servicing as outlined in the appropriate Workshop manual, proceed to the following steps.
Figure 1
3.
Lubricate and install the idler gear.
4.
Inspect the idler gear retaining cover for wear.
