Dodge Intrepid - Standard Procedure Engine Timing - Verification; Timing Chain Cover Removal

STANDARD PROCEDURE
ENGINE TIMING - VERIFICATION
Correct timing is critical for the NON free-wheel-
ing designed, 2.7L engine. Engine timing can be ver-
ified by using the following procedures:
(1) Remove cylinder head covers. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL)
(2) Rotate engine until number one cylinder is at
TDC on the EXHAUST stroke.
(3) View the intake camshaft sprocket timing
mark. The mark should be 90° from the cylinder
head cover sealing surface (Fig. 113)on both right
and left cylinder banks.
(4) Count chain pins from the mark on the intake
camshaft towards the exhaust camshaft. Engine is
timed correctly when there are 12 chain pins
between the timing marks on the intake camshaft
and exhaust camshaft (Fig. 113).
(5) If marks are not correctly aligned, proceed to
Timing Chain and Sprockets for service procedures.
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL)
TIMING CHAIN COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper
terminal.
(2) Remove upper radiator support crossmember.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE OPENING
REINFORCEMENT - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove radiator fan. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove accessory drive belts. (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL)
(5) Remove crankshaft vibration damper. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION
DAMPER - REMOVAL)
(6) Remove power steering pump from mounting
bracket.
(7) Remove accessory drive belt tensioner pulley
and bracket.
(8) Remove timing chain cover attaching bolts and
remove cover (Fig. 114).
Fig. 113 ENGINE TIMING
1 - 12 PINS 3 - 12 PINS
2 - CAMSHAFT TIMING MARKS
9 - 78 ENGINE 2.7L LH
VALVE TIMING (Continued)