Timing Belt: Adjustments
TIMING BELT AND TIMING BALANCER BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENTCAUTION:
- Always adjust timing belt tension with the engine cold.
NOTE:
- The adjuster is spring-loaded to properly tension the belt. Do not apply any extra pressure to the belt while performing this adjustment.
- Inspect the timing balancer belt before adjusting the belt tension.
- Do not loosen the adjusting nut more than one full turn.
1. Disconnect the alternator terminal and the connector, then remove the engine wire harness from the valve cover.
2. Remove the valve cover.
3. Set the No. 1 piston at TDC.
4. Loosen the adjusting nut 2/3-1 turn, then tighten adjusting nut.
5. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise 3-teeth on the camshaft pulley, then reloosen the adjusting nut to create tension on the timing belt.
6. Tighten the adjusting nut to: 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
7. After adjusting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt to: 220 Nm (159 ft.)lbs..