CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT INFORMATION
Replace camshaft timing belt on 2.0L & 2.4L engines at 105,000 mile or 84 months, whichever occurs first, when vehicle is operated under either normal or severe service conditions.
| 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
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TIRE REPLACEMENT
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct inflation pressure. Chrysler strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent to the originals in quality and performance when replacement is needed. Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety, handling and ride of your vehicle. We recommend that you contact your original equipment tire dealer on any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability.