1984 Dodge Caravan

CHRYSLER 2.2L & 2.5L 4-Cylinder

CHRYSLER

2.2L & 2.5L 4-Cylinder

MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Although the manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, belt manufacturers
suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

TIMING BELT

Removal

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove all accessory drive belts. If necessary, remove alternator,
mounting brackets, and A/C compressor (if equipped). DO NOT disconnect refrigerant lines. Remove
A/C belt idler pulley.
2. Raise and support vehicle. Remove right inner splash shield. Remove water pump and crankshaft pulleys.
Remove upper and lower timing belt covers. See Fig. 1. Support engine using a jack.

NOTE: If timing belt is to be reused, mark direction of rotation for reassembly

reference.

3. Remove right engine mount bolt, and raise engine slightly. Loosen the timing belt tensioner, and remove
timing belt. See Fig. 2.

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Fig. 1: Removing Timing Belt Covers

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Fig. 2: Adjusting Timing Belt Tension

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Installation

1. Remove spark plugs. Place cylinder No. 1 on TDC. Align timing marks on crankshaft and intermediate
shaft sprockets. See Fig. 3. Rotate camshaft sprocket until 2 marked arrows on sprocket hub align with
camshaft bearing cap-to-cylinder head parting line. Small hole in camshaft sprocket must be at 12 o'clock
relative to cylinder head line. See Fig. 4.
2. Install timing belt. Ensure timing belt is installed in original direction of rotation. Install Timing Belt

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Tensioner (C-4703) horizontally on large hex of belt tensioner pulley. Loosen tensioner lock nut (if
necessary) to reset belt tensioner to within a 15-degree axis of horizontal position of tool. See Fig. 2.
Tighten lock nut.

CAUTION: DO NOT rotate crankshaft counterclockwise. DO NOT rotate engine

using camshaft or intermediate shaft sprocket bolts.

3. Rotate crankshaft clockwise 2 complete revolutions to TDC. Tighten tensioner retaining bolt to
specification while holding belt tensioner wrench in position. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Check all timing marks for proper alignment. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Adjust
drive belts to proper tension.

Fig. 3: Aligning Crankshaft, Intermediate Shaft & Camshaft Timing Marks

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Fig. 4: Aligning Timing Marks

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Bracket-To-Block Bolt 70 (95)
Damper Weight 21-23 (28-30)
Intermediate Shaft Sprocket Bolt 65 (88)
Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt 40 (54)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Balance Shaft Chain Guide Nut 106 (12)

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Balance Shaft Chain Pivot & Tensioner Bolt 106 (12)

Balance Shaft Cover Bolt 106 (12)
Intermediate Shaft Retainer Bolt 106 (12)
Timing Belt Cover Bolt 44 (5)
Valve Cover Bolt 106 (12)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 106 (12)

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