TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE CAUTION
Note. CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELTS OR TIMING BELTS: 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 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 shown in this section reflect these changes. Belts or components should be inspected and replaced if any of the following conditions exist
- Crack Or Tears In Belt Surface
- Missing, Damaged, Cracked Or Rounded Teeth
- Oil Contamination
- Damaged Or Faulty Tensioners
- Incorrect Tension Adjustment
| Application | Engine | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|
| Cirrus 1995-96 | (2) 2.5L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| Concorde 1993-96 | 3.5L V6 | 60,000 |
| Daytona (Canadian) |
| 1984-93 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1986-93 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1990-93 | 3.0L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| 1993 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. Turbo | (3) 60,000 |
| Daytona Shelby (Canadian) 1988-90 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Dynasty (Canadian) |
| 1988-92 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1988-90 | 3.0L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| E-Class 1982-85 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Intrepid (Canadian) 1993-96 | 3.5L V6 | 60,000 |
| Laser |
| 1984-86 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1986 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1990-94 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| LeBaron |
| 1982-90 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1986-94 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1990-95 | 3.0L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| LeBaron GTS |
| 1985-88 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1988 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| LHS 1994-96 | 3.5L V6 | 60,000 |
| Limousine 1986 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| New Yorker |
| 1982-88 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1986-88 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1988-89 | 3.0L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| 1994-96 | 3.5L V6 | 60,000 |
| Sebring |
| 1995-96 | (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| " | (2) 2.5L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| TC |
| 1990 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1990-91 | 3.0L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| 1991 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Town & Country |
| 1984-87 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1987-95 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| (1) Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. (2) Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. (3) Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals. |
| (1) | Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. |
| (2) | Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. |
| (3) | Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals. |
TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION (1)
| Application | Engine | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|
| Aries |
| 1981-89 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1986-89 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Avenger |
| 1995-96 | (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1995-96 | (2) 2.5L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| Challenger 1978-79 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Charger |
| 1981-87 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1983 | 1.7L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Colt |
| 1977-90 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1979-86 | (2) 1.4L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1984-95 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1993-94 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Colt (Canadian) 1995-96 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Colt Vista 1984-91 | 2.0L 4-Cyl. | (4) 60,000 |
| Colt Wagon |
| 1989-90 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1989-90 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Colt Wagon (Canadian) |
| 1992-94 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1992-94 | 2.4L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Colt 100 (Canadian) |
| 1984-95 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1989 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1990 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Colt 200 (Canadian) |
| 1984-95 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1989 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1990 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Daytona |
| 1984-93 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1986-93 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1990-93 | 3.0L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| Daytona Shelby |
| 1988-90 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1990-91 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Dynasty |
| 1988-93 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1988-93 | 3.0L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| Expo (Canadian) 1987-89 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Intrepid 1993-96 | 3.5L V6 | 60,000 |
| Lancer |
| 1984-89 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1986-89 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Neon 1995-96 | (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. (DOHC) | 60,000 |
| Omni |
| 1978-83 | 1.7L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1981-90 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Rampage 1981-86 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Shadow |
| 1987-94 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1988-94 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1992-94 | 3.0L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| Spirit |
| 1991-92 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1989-95 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1989-96 | 3.0L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| Stealth |
| 1991-96 | (2) 3.0L V6 (DOHC) | 60,000 |
| 1991-96 | 3.0L V6 (SOHC) | (3) 60,000 |
| Stratus |
| 1995-96 | (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1995-96 | (2) 2.5L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| 024 |
| 1979-82 | 1.7L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1981-82 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 400 1981-83 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 600 |
| 1983-88 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (4) 60,000 |
| 1986-88 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (4) 60,000 |
| 2000GTX (Canadian) |
| 1989-93 | (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. (DOHC) | 60,000 |
| 1989-92 | (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. (SOHC) | 60,000 |
| (1) Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. (2) Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. (3) Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals. (4) Vehicle manufacturer recommends replacing all belts at the same time. |
| (1) | Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. |
| (2) | Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. |
| (3) | Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals. |
| (4) | Vehicle manufacturer recommends replacing all belts at the same time. |
TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION (1)
| Application | Engine | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|
| Caravan |
| 1984-87 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1987-95 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1987-96 | 3.0L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| 1996 | 2.4L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Dakota |
| 1987-88 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1989-96 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Mini Ram Van |
| 1984-87 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1988 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1987-88 | 3.0L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| Ram 50 |
| 1983-89 | 2.0L 4-Cyl. | (4) 60,000 |
| 1983-85 | (2) 2.3L 4-Cyl. Diesel | (4) 60,000 |
| 1990-93 | 2.4L 4-Cyl. | (4) 60,000 |
| 1990-91 | 3.0L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| Vans 1984-86 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Voyager |
| 1984-87 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1987-95 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1987-96 | 3.0L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| 1996 | 2.4L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| (1) Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. (2) Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. (3) Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals. (4) Vehicle manufacturer recommends replacing all belts at the same time. |
| (1) | Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. |
| (2) | Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. |
| (3) | Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals. |
| (4) | Vehicle manufacturer recommends replacing all belts at the same time. |
TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION (1)
| Application | Engine | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|
| Acclaim |
| 1989-95 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1989-95 | 3.0L V6 | (3) 60,000 |
| Arrow 1977-80 | 1.4L 4-Cyl. | (4) 60,000 |
| Breeze |
| 1996 | (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1996 | 2.4L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Caravelle |
| 1983-88 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1986-88 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Champ |
| 1979-82 | (2) 1.4L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1979-82 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | (4) 60,000 |
| Colt |
| 1979-86 | (2) 1.4L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1977-78 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1989-90 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1984-95 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1989-90 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1993-94 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Colt (Canadian) |
| 1977-79 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1989 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Colt Vista |
| 1984-91 | 2.0L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1992-94 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| " | 2.4L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Colt 100 (Canadian) |
| 1984-95 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1990 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Colt 200 (Canadian) |
| 1984-95 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| 1990 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. | 60,000 |
| Duster 1985-86 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Expo (Canadian) 1987-89 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Horizon |
| 1978-83 | 1.7L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1981-90 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Laser |
| 1990-94 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | (4) 60,000 |
| 1990-94 | (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. | (4) 60,000 |
| Neon |
| 1996 | (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. (DOHC) | 60,000 |
| 1996 | (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. (SOHC) | 60,000 |
| Reliant |
| 1981-89 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1986-89 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Sapporo 1978-79 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | (4) 60,000 |
| Scamp 1983 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Sundance |
| 1988-94 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1988-94 | 2.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1992-94 | 3.0L V6L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| TC3 |
| 1982 | 1.7L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1982 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Turismo |
| 1981-87 | 2.2L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1983 | 1.7L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| (1) Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. (2) Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. (3) Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals. (4) Vehicle manufacturer recommends replacing all belts at the same time. |
| (1) | Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. |
| (2) | Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. |
| (3) | Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals. |
| (4) | Vehicle manufacturer recommends replacing all belts at the same time. |
TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION (1)
