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Replacing the Timing Belt

Model: Chrysler Pt Cruiser MK 1 - Years 2000-2010
Part: Timing belt

Replacing the timing belt is not typical DIY maintenance as an installation error could severely damage the engine; however, if you wish to attempt this repair, proceed as follows: lift the vehicle on suitable car stands and remove the front right wheel and the corresponding wheel arch liner to access the pulleys; then place a jack under the engine to support it as the side mount also needs to be removed; next, remove the auxiliary belt and take off the crankshaft pulley; rotate the crankshaft to align the timing marks, loosen the tensioner, and remove the timing belt to install the new one without rotating the pulleys.

Updated on 17 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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