Tensioner Pivot Bracket Assembly - Service

NO: 09-06-96

GROUP: Engine

DATE: Mar. 29, 1996

SUBJECT:
Tensioner Pivot Bracket Assembly Service

MODELS:

1995 - 1996 (FJ) Avenger, Sebring, Talon
1995 - 1996 (JA) Cirrus, Stratus, Breeze
1995 - 1996 (PL) Neon

NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L SOHC OR DOHC ENGINE.

DISCUSSION:

The following information is in addition to the repair procedure found in the appropriate Service Manual, Group 9, camshaft and crankshaft timing procedure and belt installation section.





The tensioner pivot bolt should never be tightened, loosened or removed. The bolt is installed at the manufacturer with a loctite adhesive that is not reusable. If the tensioner pivot bolt is disturbed, the entire pivot bracket assembly (P/N 4777346) must be replaced. See illustration.

The pulley fastener that holds the pulley to the pivot bracket may be removed and reinstalled. It should then be torqued to 50 ft. lbs.

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