Timing Belt Installation

Timing Belt Installation

NOTE: The following procedure is for installing a used belt. If you are installing a new belt, refer to the timing belt replacement procedure.

1. Clean the timing belt pulleys, timing belt guide plate, and the upper and lower covers.
2. Set the timing belt drive pulley to top dead center (TDC) by aligning the TDC mark (A) on the tooth of the timing belt drive pulley with the pointer (B) on the oil pump.





3. Set the camshaft pulleys to TDC by aligning the TDC marks (A) on the camshaft pulleys with the pointers (B) on the back covers.





4. Apply liquid thread lock to the idler pulley bolt, then loosely install the idler pulley.
5. If the auto-tensioner has extended and the timing belt cannot be installed, perform the timing belt replacement procedure.
6. Install the timing belt in a counterclockwise sequence starting with the drive pulley. Take care not to damage the timing belt when installing it.





7. Tighten the idler pulley bolt.





8. Remove the battery clamp bolt from the back cover.





9. Install the engine mount bracket.





10. Install the timing bolt guide plate as shown.





11. Install the lower cover.





12. Install the front upper cover (A) and rear upper cover (B).





13. Install the crankshaft pulley.
14. Rotate the crankshaft pulley about five or six turns clockwise so the timing belt positions itself on the pulleys.
15. Turn the crankshaft pulley so its white mark (A) lines up with the pointer (B).





16. Check the camshaft pulley marks.
- If the camshaft pulley marks are at TDC, go to step 17.
- If the camshaft pulley marks are not at TDC, remove the timing belt and repeat steps 2 through 16.





17. Lower the engine to proper position.
18. Install the side engine mount bracket (A), then tighten the bolts in the numbered sequence shown.





19. Install the ground cable (B).
20. Remove the engine support hanger.
21. Install the right front strut bar (A), then install the throttle cable clamp (B) and accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor mounting bolt (C).





22. Install the passenger's cowl cover.
23. Install the right side windshield wiper arm.
24. Install the A/C compressor motor power cable clamps.





25. Install the front grille cover.
26. Install the A/C compressor belt auto-tensioner.
27. Install the A/C compressor belt.
28. Install the splash shield.





29. Install the right front wheel.
30. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure.