I have a 1998 Dodge Stratus ES and am having problems getting the timeing belt on. Can somebody please explain how we may put the belt back on without a bunch of trouble?

This often indicates that your brakes are worn and in need of replacement.
Most disk brake systems have a squealer that makes noise to remind you to have your brakes inspected when they near end-of-life.

in my code book gave me intermittent loss of cmp or cpk
for 2.0 L are you having any back firing problems ?? iif so timing belt may have jumped one tooth . just trying to help hope this gives you some other things to look at ,good luck
oh look up code p1390 just found it . explains more what i was saying.

sorry but your timing belt is out of time. this engine is zero clearance the cylinder is hitting the valve, need to reset timing. put straight edge on it to align. with it being a V6 one of the cams. is off

Who replaced the timing belt? The timing could be
off cause timing marks were not aligned before new
belt installed. Distributor is also involved here.

If you have air, fuel, and spark. It very well could be the timing belt. To check this, you will see a black cover on the passenger side of the engine. Take the top bolts out, so you can pull the cover back. You should see the belt. Have someone turn the ignition over. Check that the belt is turning. If not, It needs replaced.

If I am not mistaken there should only be one Power steering belt and on alternator belt.. my bigger concern is if your belts were so old that it came off then how old is your timing belt? Much like your other belts it is made of rubber and is designed to be replaced at different mileage intervals. I would highly recommend that you get your vehicle to a Mechanic and have it changed. This is not a cheap repair but much cheaper than bent valves if that belt breaks too.
IF your timing belt had been changed then they would have also replaced your other belts, also have the water pump replaced while they are replacing your timing belt as it runs off the timing belt.

Year: 1998
Make: Dodge
Model: Stratus
Sub-Model: BAse, ES
Engine: 2L 4 Cyl, 2.4L 4 Cyl, 2.5L V6



Undehood, in the passsenger side firewall.

Hope helps with this (remember rated this).

purchase a haynes auto repair manual at local auto parts store. 17$ it'll explain in detail.

I want to know how to set point

WHAT ENGINE IS IN YOUR VEHICLE.