You don't mention the year or engine size but the 5.0 liter V8 has ( 1 ) timing
CHAIN , the 4.0 liter SOHC - V6 has (3) timing CHAINS and the 4.6 liter V8 uses
a timing CHAIN (s)
belt
Timing is done by chain with an automatic chain tensioner. The accessory drive is a belt located on the front of the engine.
The 2003 2.5 CRD Jeep Cherokee has a cam belt not a chain
timing belt has nothing to do with transmission so it is possoble for you to have a timing belt it may be a timing chain also the purpose of the belt or chain is to keep the crank shaft turning in time with the cam shafts yes, the timing belt is independent of the transmission.
(belt) if it needs replacing do water pump at the same time it runs off the timing belt save time and money
Timing chain.
chain
No , the 5.0 liter V8 engine in a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer has ( 1 ) timing CHAIN
The 5.0 litre / 302 cubic inch V8 used in a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has a timing CHAIN
In the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer : The 4.0 liter SOHC - V6 engine has ( 3 ) timing CHAINS The 5.0 liter V8 engine has ( 1 ) timing CHAIN
No Belt=It has a Timing Chain.=
if by "belt or chain" you're trying to ask if they have a timing belt or timing chain, the answer is timing belt
It does not have a timing belt. It has a timing chain.It does not have a timing belt. It has a timing chain.
Timing Chain
It has a timing chain, not belt.
On a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer : The 4.6 liter V8 engine uses ( 2 timing CHAINS / 1 CHAIN to each cylinder head )
It has a timing chain