Timing Belt: Service and Repair

TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT





Disassembly

Note:
- Mark direction of rotation before removing belt.

Timing Belt Installation





1. Positioning crankshaft before installing timing belt.

NOTE:
- Install the timing belt with the No 1 piston at TDC (Top Dead Center) of the compression stroke.

2. Install timing belt.
3. Adjust belt tension as follows.

CAUTION:
- Always adjust timing belt tension with the engine cold.

NOTE:
- Tensioner is spring-loaded to apply proper tension to the belt automatically after making the following adjustment:

1. Set the No. 1 piston at TDC.
2. Loosen adjusting bolt.





3. Rotate crankshaft counterclockwise 3-teeth on camshaft pulley to create tension on timing belt.
4. Tighten adjusting bolt.





Reassembly
Reassemble in reverse order, tightening all bolts to specification.

NOTE:
- Put transmission in gear and set parking brake before retorquing pulley bolt.