OEM 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Timing Belt

2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Timing Belt Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair a Timing Belt on 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

  A: To begin, disconnect the negatively charged battery cable and get rid of the front timing belt covers above and below. Be sure always to rotate the crankshaft when matching timing marks on the crankshaft and camshaft, since moving the camshaft when it's disconnected can be dangerous for the valves. Place both TDC marks on the oil pump housing and the crankshaft sprocket together, with the sprocket tooth trailing the mark, before removing the timing belt to stop any potential misalignment. After that, turn the timing belt tensioner bolt counterclockwise and then put an Allen wrench into the top plate's hexagonal hole of the tensioner, rotating the tensioner while the timing belt loosens. If an improperly aligned timing belt broke, you need to replace the belt tensioner pulley and bracket together.