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CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT INFORMATION CAUTION: Failure to replace a faulty camshaft timing belt may result in serious engine damage. The condition of camshaft drive belts should always be checked on vehicles which have more than 50,000 miles. Although some manufacturers do not recommend belt replacement at a specified mileage, others require it at 60,000-100,000 miles. A camshaft drive belt failure may cause extensive damage to internal engine components on most engines, although some designs do not allow piston-to-valve contact. These designs are often called "Free Wheeling". Many manufacturers changed their maintenance and warranty schedules in the mid-1980’s to reflect timing belt inspection and/or replacement at 50,000-60,000 miles. Most service interval schedules in this manual reflect these changes. Belts or components should be inspected and replaced if any of the following conditions exist: * Cracks Or Tears In Belt Surface * Missing, Damaged, Cracked Or Rounded Teeth * Oil Contamination * Damaged Or Faulty Tensioners * Incorrect Tension Adjustment Replace camshaft timing belt at 60,000 mile intervals. SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE DEFINITIONS NOTE: Use the Severe Service schedule if the vehicle to be serviced is operated under ANY (one or more) of these conditions: Service is recommended at mileage intervals based on vehicle operation. Service schedules are based on the following primary operating conditions. Normal Service * Driven More Than 10 Miles Daily * No Operating Conditions From Severe Service Schedule Severe Service (Unique Driving Conditions) * Short Trips In Freezing Temperatures * Towing Or Commercial Use * Driving Off-Road Or In Salty Or Sandy Areas * Severe Dust Conditions * Hot Weather, Stop-And-Go Driving * Extensive Idling SEVERE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (PERFORM W/SERVICE SCHEDULES) NOTE: The following services are to be performed on vehicles subjected to severe service. See SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE DEFINITIONS. This service is to be performed in addition to the normal services listed in the NORMAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULES. SEVERE SERVICE CONDITIONS/ACTIONS TABLE Condition Action Item Perform Every (1) |