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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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Hi I have Dodge Caravan 97 DOHC 16valve 2.4L engine. Can anyone please help me find the part number of timing belt and the tensioner? Thanks
 
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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Here you go, Mopar 4897578aa for a timing belt package. Mopar 4897054 for the tensioner and Mopar 4621844 just the timing belt.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 03:33 PM
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hello, im a tech at a honda dealer, i am currently trying to repair a 1996 caravan with a 2.4 four cylinder, its a used trade in, the marks were lined up, so i thought, but when it came back for a idle problem i found that the marks were off on the cams, dont know why though, any pictures or help will be greatly appreciated
 
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TIMING BELT SYSTEM

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Camshaft or crankshaft should not be rotate after timing belt is removed. Damage to valve components may occur. Always align timing marks before removing timing belt.
  1. Remove crankshaft damper bolt. Refer toVibration Damper Service procedure outlined in this section.
  2. Remove timing belt cover fasteners Front Timing Belt Cover and remove cover.
  3. Remove engine mount bracket Front Timing Belt Cover .
  4. Align timing marks. Loosen timing belt tensioner screws and remove timing belt.
INSTALLATION
  1. Set crankshaft sprocket to TDC by aligning the sprocket with the arrow on the oil pump housing Crankshaft Sprocket Timing Mark .
  2. Set camshafts timing marks together by aligning notches on sprockets Crankshaft and Camshaft Shaft Timing .
  3. Install timing belt. Starting at the crankshaft, go around the water pump sprocket, idler pulley, camshaft sprockets and then around the tensioner pulley Crankshaft and Camshaft Shaft Timing .
  4. Move crankshaft sprocket to TDC to take up belt slack. Install tensioner to block but do not tighten fasteners.
  5. Using a torque wrench on the tensioner pulley apply 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.) of torque to tensioner Adjusting Drive Belt Tension .
  6. With torque being applied to the tensioner pulley move the tensioner up against the tensioner pulley bracket and tighten fasteners to 31 N·m (275 in. lbs.) Adjusting Drive Belt Tension .
  7. Pull tensioner plunger pin. Pretension is correct when pin can be removed and installed freely.
  8. Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions and check the alignment of the timing marks Crankshaft and Camshaft Shaft Timing .
  9. Wait a few minutes and re-check that the plunger pin can be removed and installed freely.
  10. Install right engine support bracket and engine mount Front Timing Belt Cover .
  11. Install upper timing belt cover and tighten bolts to 4.5 N|b1m (40 in. lbs.) Front Timing Belt Cover .
  12. Install lower timing belt cover and tighten bolts to 4.5 N|b1m (40 in. lbs.) Front Timing Belt Cover .
  13. Install crankshaft damper. Refer to Vibration Damper Service procedure outlined in this section.
 
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That should get you going anyway
 
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