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Probably not. One of the pulleys that is not turning is a vacuum pump. You need that part to work and it must turn. Most of the timing parts run off of a heavier chain.
Some sensors are mounted around the crankshaft and/or camshaft. When a belt breaks it can pull off small sensor wires and even break the sensors.
the crankshaft sensor is located right behind the harmonic balancer mounted on the timing cover-.on the 3.8 , The camshaft position sensor is located behind the water pump pulley on the left side of the engine block. it has a 3 wire connector. you have to remove serpintine belt and water pump pulley to access it.I believe there is ( 4-8mm bolts) to remove. ON THE 3.1 IT IS UNDER POWER STEERING PUMP ON BELT SIDE. REMOVE THE BELT THEN REMOVE AND SET STEERING PUMP TO THE SIDE, BUT DO NOT REMOVE ANY POWER STEERING HOSES FROM IT. have a good day ! if its a differant engine, just repost.
Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cable
Accessory drive belt
Valve cover
Timing chain cover
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) sensor
Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor
Rotate the crankshaft until the triangular arrow indent on the driveplate is visible through the access hole.
Install the Crankshaft Setting Peg JD 216 into the CKP sensor location.
Install the Camshaft Locking tool JD 215 on the camshafts.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Camshaft sprocket mounting bolt by loosening it
VVT mounting bolt by loosening it
Camshaft Locking tool JD 215
Primary timing chain tensioner and backing plate
Primary timing chain guide
VVT unit and exhaust camshaft sprocket
Secondary timing chain tensioner and guide
NOTE: Keep all valvetrain components in order for assembly. To install:
Prepare the timing chain tensioners for installation by using a paperclip or other wire to unseat the check valves and compressing the pistons into their bores.
Install or connect the following:
Secondary timing chain guide. Tighten the bolt to 89-124 inch lbs. (10-14 Nm).
Secondary timing chain tensioner. Tighten the bolt to 89-124 inch lbs. (10-14 Nm).
VVT, secondary timing chain and exhaust cam sprocket
Primary timing chain
Primary timing chain guide. Tighten the bolt to 10-12 ft. lbs. (13-16 Nm).
Primary timing chain tensioner and backing plate. Tighten the bolts to 89-124 inch lbs. (10-14 Nm).
Primary timing chain slack, eliminate it by placing a wedge between the primary timing chain tensioner and the guide shoe
Secondary timing chain by applying counterclockwise force to the exhaust camshaft sprocket.
Fig. 4: Apply force in a counterclockwise direction when tightening the sprocket mounting bolts - 6 cylinder
Exhaust and intake VVT sprocket bolts. Tighten them to 85-92 ft. lbs. (115-125 Nm).
Remove the right-hand splash shield and the crankshaft pulley.
Fig. 11: The timing marks on both the camshaft and crankshaft pulleys must be aligned like this before removing or installing the timing belt — 2.0L SOHC engines
Align the timing marks as illustrated in the accompanying illustration.
Refer to the accompanying illustration and remove the timing belt as follows:
Loosen the timing belt tensioner bolt (1).
Use an 8mm Allen wrench, and turn the tensioner (2) counterclockwise 1⁄4 turn.
Insert a 1⁄8 inch drill bit in the hole (3) to lock the belt tensioner in place.
Remove the timing belt (4).
Fig. 12: Remove the timing belt by following these 4 numbered steps (refer to the text for an explanation) — 2.0L SOHC engine
Inspect the belt for damage and signs of oil leakage.
To install:NOTE: Install the timing belt over the sprocket in a counterclockwise direction starting at the crankshaft. Keep the belt span between the crankshaft and camshaft tight when installing the belt over the camshaft.
Install the timing belt and remove the drill bit.
Tighten the tensioner bolt to 15–22 ft. lbs. (20–30 Nm).
Rotate the engine two complete revolutions and make sure the timing marks are aligned.
Install the timing belt cover and crankshaft pulley.
Install the right-hand splash shield and the drive belt.
Start the car and check for proper operation.
DOHC ENGINE NOTE: A camshaft alignment timing tool (No. T94P-6256-CH or equivalent) and a crankshaft Top Dead Center (TDC) timing peg tool (No. T97P-6000-A or equivalent) are required for this procedure. NOTE: Make sure the correct notch in the pulley is indexed to the lower cylinder block. Refer to the accompanying illustration.
Fig. 13: A camshaft alignment timing tool . . .
Fig. 14: . . . and a crankshaft TDC timing peg tool are required when removing and installing the timing belt
Remove the spark plugs.
Rotate the crankshaft to TDC.
Locate and remove the plug bolt by the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor (refer to the illustration) and install the TDC timing peg.
Fig. 15: Remove the plug bolt by the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor and install the TDC timing peg
Raise the car and support it with safety stands.
Unfasten the splash shields bolts and remove the shield.
Lower the car and remove the water pump pulley.
Remove the valve cover and the timing belt covers.
Align the camshafts and install the camshaft alignment tool on the back of the camshafts as illustrated.
Fig. 16: Align the camshafts and install the alignment tool
WARNING If the camshaft belt is being reused, mark the direction of the camshaft belt to the rotation of the camshaft prior to removal, or premature wear and belt failure could occur.
Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt and relieve the tension on the belt by disconnecting the tensioner tab from the timing cover back plate.
Slide the belt off the sprockets.
Inspect the belt for wear and replace as necessary.
Fig. 17: Timing belt routing — 2.0L DOHC engine
To install:
If, for any reason, the engine was disturbed, the camshafts moved or the sprockets replaced, perform the following procedure:
NOTE: Make sure the correct notch in the pulley is indexed to the lower cylinder block.
Position the crankshaft just prior to Top Dead Center (TDC).
If not already done, locate and remove the plug bolt by the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor (refer to the illustration) and install the TDC timing peg.
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise against the TDC peg.
NOTE: Installation of the alignment tool into the exhaust camshaft may require the camshafts to be rotated clockwise.
Install the camshaft alignment tool on the back of the camshafts.
Install the timing belt and engage the timing belt tensioner tab into the upper timing cover backplate.
NOTE: A 3⁄8 inch drive, 10mm, 2 inch torque adapter offset is required to tighten the tensioner bolt.
Using a 6mm Allen wrench, adjust the tensioner until the index marks are aligned and tighten the bolt to 17–20 ft. lbs. (22–28 Nm).
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise against the TDC alignment peg, then remove the camshaft alignment tool.
Remove the TDC peg tool and install the plug bolt.
Install the timing and valve covers.
Install the water pump pulley and the splash shield.
Install the spark plugs.
If the engine or the camshaft were not disturbed in any way, or the sprockets were not removed, perform the following procedure:
Install the timing belt and engage the timing belt tensioner tab into the upper timing cover backplate.
Fig. 18: Engage the timing belt tensioner tab into the upper timing cover backplate . . .
Fig. 19: . . . then use a 6mm Allen wrench to adjust the tensioner until the index marks are aligned
Fig. 20: A 3⁄8 inch drive, 10mm, 2 inch torque adapter offset is required to tighten the tensioner bolt (arrow) — 2.0L DOHC engine
NOTE: A 3⁄8 inch drive, 10mm, 2 inch torque adapter offset is required to tighten the tensioner bolt.
Using a 6mm Allen wrench, adjust the tensioner until the index marks are aligned and tighten the bolt to 17–20 ft. lbs. (22–28 Nm).
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise against the TDC alignment peg, then remove the camshaft alignment tool.
Fig. 21: Rotate the crankshaft clockwise against the TDC alignment peg
Remove the TDC peg tool and install the plug bolt.
Install the timing and valve covers.
Install the water pump pulley and the splash shield.
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03 for the procedure.
Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) .
Remove the generator drive belt, water pump and power steering pump drive belt, and the A/C compressor drive belt (if equipped). Refer to Section 03-05 for the removal procedure.
If equipped, remove the three A/C compressor drive belt idler pulley bolts and the A/C compressor drive belt idler pulley.
Remove the upper radiator hose bracket bolt.
Loosen the two upper radiator hose clamps and remove the radiator hose bracket bolt. Remove the upper radiator hose (8260) and the upper radiator hose bracket from the vehicle.
Remove the water bypass hose (8597) from between the thermostat housing and the water hose connection (8592) .
Remove the main wiring harness from the upper engine front cover (6019) .
Remove the eight upper engine front cover bolts and the upper engine front cover .
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the RH front wheel and tire assembly.
Remove the four RH outer engine and transmission splash shield bolts and two screws and remove the RH outer engine and transmission splash shield (6775) .
Use Strap Wrench 303-D055 (D85L-6000-A) or equivalent to hold the water pump pulley (8509) while removing the four water pump pulley bolts.
Remove the water pump pulley from the water pump (8501) .
Remove the crankshaft pulley (6312) . Refer to the procedure in this section.
Remove the five lower engine front cover bolts and the lower engine front cover .
Ensure that the timing marks between the crankshaft sprocket (6306) and the oil pump housing line up.
NOTE: The directional arrow is necessary to ensure that the timing chain/belt (6268) can be reinstalled in the same direction.
Loosen the timing chain/belt tensioner nut.
Remove the timing chain/belt .
Installation NOTE: Ensure that the timing marks on the camshaft sprockets (6256) and the seal plate are properly aligned. Ensure that the timing marks on the crankshaft sprocket and the oil pump housing are still aligned.
NOTE: A new timing chain/belt has three white timing marks that indicate the correct timing positions of the camshafts (6250) and the crankshaft (6303) . These marks will help ensure that the engine (6007) is timed properly. When the engine is properly timed each white timing mark on the timing chain/belt will be aligned with the corresponding camshaft and crankshaft timing mark on the sprocket. Because the white timing marks are not evenly spaced you will need to refer to the following illustration for proper timing chain/belt placement. There should be 40 timing belt teeth between the timing marks of the front and rear camshaft sprockets and 43 teeth between the timing mark on the front camshaft sprocket and the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket .
NOTE: Verify that the camshaft timing marks are aligned with the timing marks on the seal plate, and that the crankshaft sprocket timing mark is aligned with the timing mark on the oil pump (6600) .
Install the timing chain/belt starting at the crankshaft sprocket and moving around to the camshaft sprocket following a counterclockwise path. Do not allow any slack in the timing chain/belt between the timing sprockets. After all of the timing marks are matched up with the timing chain/belt installed, slip the timing chain/belt onto the timing chain/belt tensioner .
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