Dodge Neon / Neon SRT-4. Manual - part 248
(8) Rotate the crankshaft CLOCKWISE two com-
plete revolutions manually for seating of the belt,
until the crankshaft is repositioned at the TDC posi-
tion. Verify that the camshaft and crankshaft timing
marks are in proper position (Fig. 156).
(9) Check if the spring tang is within the tolerance
window (Fig. 155). If the spring tang is within the
tolerance window, the installation process is complete
and nothing further is required. If the spring tang is
not within the tolerance window, repeat Steps 6
through 8.
(10) Install front timing belt cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT COVER(S)
- INSTALLATION).
(11) Install spark plugs (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/IGNITION CONTROL/SPARK PLUG - INSTAL-
LATION).
(12) Perform
camshaft
and
crankshaft
timing
relearn procedure as follows:
• Connect the DRB IIIt scan tool to the data link
(diagnostic) connector. This connector is located in
the passenger compartment; at the lower edge of
instrument panel near the steering column.
• Turn the ignition switch on.
• Access “Engine” diagnostics.
• Select “Miscellaneous” option.
• Select “ReLearn Cam Crank” option and follow
directions on DRBIII
t screen.
Fig. 154 Timing Belt Tension Adjustment
1 - ALIGN SETTING NOTCH WITH SPRING TANG
2 - TOP PLATE
3 - 6mm ALLEN WRENCH
4 - LOCK NUT
5 - SETTING NOTCH
6 - SPRING TANG
Fig. 155 Timing Belt Tension Verification
1 - SPRING TANG
2 - TOLERANCE WINDOW
Fig. 156 Crankshaft and Camshaft Timing
1 - CAMSHAFT TIMING MARKS
2 - CRANKSHAFT AT TDC
9 - 86
ENGINE 2.0L SOHC
PL/SRT-4
TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS (Continued)