Timing belt or timing chain

Does a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.55 crd have a timing belt or chain, when should it be replaced?

Asked on 3 August 2012 by Luke Edwards

Answered by Honest John
Belt. It's an Italian VM modular engine, also used in the Rover 825d.
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