OEM 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Timing Belt

2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Timing Belt Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair a Timing Belt on 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

  A: Before you address the timing belt and sprockets, security protocol sets out to disconnect the negative battery cable and take off both timing belt covers, from above and below. All crankshaft and camshaft timing marks to be in alignment, by rotating the engine from the crankshaft, as moving the camshaft afterward can damage valve parts. Place the TDC marks on the oil pump housing and crankshaft sprocket together, focusing on the marker on the tooth's back side, before removing the timing belt. Release the bolt that holds the tensioner lock by turning it with an Allen wrench in the pulley's top hexagon opening. Then rotate the timing belt until it feels loose enough to remove. If the cause is bent timing when the tracking is the issue, both the belt tensioner pulley and bracket should be changed as a matching group.