CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT INFORMATION
CAUTION: Failure to replace a faulty camshaft timing belt may result
in serious engine damage.
The condition of camshaft drive belts should always be
checked on vehicles which have more than 50,000 miles. Although some
manufacturers do not recommend belt replacement at a specified
mileage, others require it at 60,000-100,000 miles. A camshaft drive
belt failure may cause extensive damage to internal engine components
on most engines, although some designs do not allow piston-to-valve
contact. These designs are often called "Free Wheeling".
Many manufacturers changed their maintenance and warranty
schedules in the mid-1980's to reflect timing belt inspection and/or
replacement at 50,000-60,000 miles. Most service interval schedules in
this manual reflect these changes.
Belts or components should be inspected and replaced if any
of the following conditions exist:
* Cracks Or Tears In Belt Surface
* Missing, Damaged, Cracked Or Rounded Teeth
* Oil Contamination
* Damaged Or Faulty Tensioners
* Incorrect Tension Adjustment
Replace camshaft timing belt at 60,000 mile intervals.
SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE DEFINITIONS
NOTE: Use the Severe Service schedule if the vehicle to be serviced
is operated under ANY (one or more) of these conditions:
Service is recommended at mileage intervals based on vehicle
operation. Service schedules are based on the following primary
operating conditions.
Normal Service
* Driven More Than 10 Miles Daily
* No Operating Conditions From Severe Service Schedule
Severe Service (Unique Driving Conditions)
* Short Trips In Freezing Temperatures
* Towing Or Commercial Use
* Driving Off-Road Or In Salty Or Sandy Areas
* Severe Dust Conditions
* Hot Weather, Stop-And-Go Driving
* Extensive Idling
SEVERE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (PERFORM W/SERVICE SCHEDULES)
NOTE: The following services are to be performed on vehicles
subjected to severe service. See SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE
DEFINITIONS. This service is to be performed in addition
to the normal services listed in the NORMAL MAINTENANCE
SERVICE SCHEDULES.
SEVERE SERVICE CONDITIONS/ACTIONS TABLE
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Replace A/T Fluid 30,000 Miles
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULES
The following service schedules refer to vehicles driven
under normal operating conditions. For vehicles driven under severe
conditions, additional services may be necessary. See
SEVERE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (PERFORM W/SERVICE SCHEDULES) above in
this article for additional service requirements.
7500 MILE (12,000 KM) SERVICE
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Lubrication Specifications
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Application Specification
Engine Oil (
1)
Minimum Temperature
Greater Than 32
F (0
C) ...... SAE 20W-40 Or 20W-50 API SG/CD
Greater Than -10
F (-23
C) ..... SAE 10W-30, 10W-40 API SG/CD
Maximum Temperature
Less Than 60
F (16
C) .......... SAE 5W-30 Or 5W-40 API SG/CD
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1) - Since temperature ranges for different oil grades overlap,
brief fluctuations in outside temperatures are no cause for
concern.
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Engine Oil
1987 ......................................... 5.2 Qts. (5.0L)
1988 ......................................... 5.0 Qts. (4.8L)
1989-92 ...................................... 5.5 Qts. (5.3L)
1993-95 ...................................... 5.2 Qts. (4.9L)
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15,000 MILE (24,000 KM) SERVICE
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