Timing Belt Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Mark belt running direction for installation.
2. Loosen timing belt auto tensioner bolts and remove timing belt.
INSTALLATION
1. Set crankshaft sprocket to Top Dead Center (TDC) by aligning the sprocket with the mark on the oil pump housing, then back off to 3 notches before TDC.
2. Set camshaft sprockets to the aligning marks on the sprockets with the marks on the rear timing belt cover.
3. Install timing belt on rear camshaft sprocket first and install a binder clip on the belt and sprocket so the belt will not slip out of position. Keeping the belt taught, install under the water pump pulley and then around the front camshaft sprocket. Install an additional binder clip on the front sprocket and belt.
4. Rotate the crankshaft to TDC. Continue routing the belt by the idler pulley and around the crankshaft sprocket to the tensioner Pulley
5. Apply rotating force to the crankshaft sprocket in the clockwise direction, to tension belt, check that all timing marks are aligned.
6. Using Special Tool MD 998767, or equivalent and a torque wrench on the tensioner pulley. Apply 4.4 Nm (38.9 inch lbs.) of torque to tensioner. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
7. With torque being applied to the tensioner pulley install the tensioner to the tensioner pulley bracket and tighten fasteners to 23 Nm (205 inch lbs.).
8. Pull tensioner plunger pin.
9. Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions in a clockwise direction ONLY and check the alignment of the timing marks. Install tensioner pin into assembly. The pin should slide in and out without any resistance. If the pin does not slide freely, perform the procedure again.
10. Install front half of timing cover and engine mount bracket.
11. Install right engine mount.
12. Remove jack from under engine.
13. Install crankshaft damper and crankshaft damper bolt and tighten to 182 Nm (134 ft. lbs.).
14. Install accessory drive belts.
15. Raise vehicle on hoist and install right inner splash shield.