Timing instructions needed

RACHEL GUZMAN

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1996 CHRYSLER LHS
3.5L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
129,269 MILES

First time taking apart replaced water pump and timing belt. How do I turn the cam and crank (which way clockwise/counter clockwise) to time corrector? Please help add image and video/video's any information that is given will greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros. Com.

Here are the directions from Alldata for removal and replacement. All pictures attached correlate with these directions. As far as which direction to rotate the cams, either way is fine. However, do not force them if they stop.

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TIMING BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The following procedure can only be used when the camshaft sprockets HAVE NOT BEEN LOOSENED or removed from the camshafts. Refer to Camshaft Sprocket and Engine Timing if sprocket or camshaft have been loosened or removed. See: Timing Components > Procedures

REMOVAL
1. Remove timing belt covers. See: Timing Cover > Procedures
2. Mark belt running direction if belt is to be reused.

Camshaft Sprocket Timing Marks
3. Align the camshaft sprockets between the marks on rear belt covers before timing belt removal.

4. Remove the timing belt tensioner and remove timing belt.
5. When the tensioner is removed from the engine, it is necessary to compress the plunger into the tensioner body.

Timing Belt Tensioner
6. Place the tensioner into a vise and slowly compress the plunger.

CAUTION: Index the tensioner in the vise the same way it is installed on the engine. This is to ensure proper pin orientation when tensioner is installed on the engine.

7. When plunger is compressed into the tensioner body, install a pin through the body and plunger to retain plunger in place until tensioner is installed.

CAUTION: This procedure can only be used when the camshaft sprockets HAVE NOT BEEN LOOSENED or removed from the camshafts.

INSTALLATION
Timing Belt Installation
1. Align the crankshaft sprocket with the Top Dead Center (TDC) mark on oil pump cover.
2. Align the camshaft sprockets between the marks on the covers.

Timing Belt Installation
3. Install the timing belt starting at the crankshaft sprocket going in a counterclockwise direction. Install the belt around the last sprocket. Maintain tension on the belt as it is positioned around the tensioner pulley.
4. Holding the tensioner pulley against the belt, install the tensioner into the housing and tighten to 28 Nm (250 in. Lbs.). Each camshaft sprocket's mark should still fall between the cover marks.
5. When the tensioner is in place, pull the retaining pin to allow the tensioner to extend to the pulley bracket.
6. Rotate the crankshaft sprocket 2 revolutions and check the timing marks on the camshafts and crankshaft. The marks should line up within their respective locations. If marks do not line up, repeat procedure.

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Let me know if you have other questions or need help with something.

Take care,
Joe

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