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Plymouth Colt L4-1753cc 1.8L SOHC (1989)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Adjustments (page 2 of 5)

Make
Plymouth
Model
Colt
Engine
L4-1753cc 1.8L SOHC
Year
1989
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceAdjustments · page 2 of 5
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Fig. 9  Timing Belt Tension Adjustment Access Covers

5.

Remove accessory drive belts and pulleys as needed, then the two adjusting port covers, inserting a screwdriver into slot on timing belt cover and
prying timing port covers off, Fig. 9.

Fig. 10  Adjusting Timing Belt Tension

6.

Insert tool No. MD998704 or equivalent, through adjusting port, loosen timing belt tensioner nut and bolt 180 to 200 degrees, Fig. 10. Do not
loosen bolt or nut more than 200 degrees, as fastener may fall out into cover.

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