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Timing Belt Service

TIMING BELT SERVICE

NOTICE: Failure to follow the described timing belt inspection and maintenance may result in a broken timing belt and cause severe engine damage.

Replace the timing belt at 100,000 miles (160 000 km). The J 42069 Timing Belt Alignment Kit special tool must be used to properly install and adjust the belt. If the belt is improperly installed of the belt is improperly adjusted the following will be seriously affected:
- The vehicle emissions
- The driveability
- The belt life
Engine damage will occur if the belt fails.