Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible LHD, Service Manual, Page: 823 / 1196

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Cracks on rib root.
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Cracks on belt sides.
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Missing teeth.
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Abnormal wear of belt sides. The sides are nor-
mal if they are sharp as if cut by a knife (Fig. 105).
(3) If none of the above conditions are seen on the
belt, the belt cover can be reinstalled.
VALVES, SPRINGS, SEATS AND GUIDES
(1) Check valve stem tip for pitting or depression
at point A (Fig. 106).
(2) Check for wear and ridge wear at Point B.
(3) Measure the clearance between the valve guide
and valve stem. If the service limit is exceeded,
replace the valve guides, valves or both.
(4) Check for even contact (at face center) with
valve seat, Point C.
(5) Check margin. Replace valve if margin is out of
specification (Fig. 109).
(6) Check valve guide height (Fig. 107).
Fig. 104 Timing Belt Covers
UPPER RIGHT TIMING BELT COVER FASTENERS UPPER LEFT TIMING BELT COVER FASTENERS LOWER TIMING BELT COVER FASTENERS ENGINE BRACKET FAS- TENERS
Fig. 105 Timing Belt Inspection
PEELING TOOTH MISSING AND CANVAS FIBER EXPOSED RUBBER EXPOSED CRACKS PEELING ROUNDED EDGE ABNORMAL WEAR (FLUFFY STRAND)
Fig. 106 Valve Inspection
C IS A SEAT CONTACT MARK AND IS NOT FULL WIDTH OF THE FACE MARGIN
Fig. 107 Valve Guide Height
Fig. 108 Valve Spring
LENGTH
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2.5L ENGINE 9 - 87
CLEANING AND INSPECTION (Continued)