How do you remove the camshaft sprocket on a 1996 Plymouth Breeze 2.0 liter engine.?

Answer 1

loosen alternator and remove belt. Remove hose and 2 10mm screws to remove coolant jug for easier access. disconnect negative battery cable 15mm. disconnect alternator connection and remove 10mm nut to remove wire above connector. remove alternator. remove 3 mounting bolts and remove alternator bracket, tight squeeze to get out but will work. look through upper hole in timing cover at camshaft and line up marks making sure #1 cylinder at top dead center. loosen crankshaft bolt. using three jaw puller remove crank pulley. will have to get to bolts on Power Steering pump to loosen and remove belt that runs on rear of pulley. place block of wood on jack to hold up motor under oil pan. remove motor mount bolts at timing cover , remove two bolts from under frame holding mounting bracket to frame and remove all. remove timing belt cover. use correct allen wrench and turn up back toward car to loosen timing belt tensioner and place small allen through different hole to lock in place while loosened. remove belt making sure to not move cam or crank so timing will be right when replaced. remove two bolts holding on tensioner bracket and remove. remove bolts (some hard to see) on rear timing cover. at this point you should be able to access cam seal, remove with small screwdriver being careful not to scratch or ding cam shaft, install new one with oversize socket or pipe to get even and flush with head. attn : front passenger tire will need to be removed and car on jackstands!