With Mechanical Tensioner

CHECKING BELT TIMING-COVER INSTALLED
^ Remove number one spark plug.
^ Using a dial indicator, set number one cylinder to TDC on the compression stroke.

Figure 66:

^ Remove the access plug from the outer timing belt cover (Fig. 66).

Figure 67:

^ Check the timing mark on the camshaft sprocket, it should align with the arrow on the rear belt cover (Fig. 67).

REMOVAL-TIMING BELT
1. Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories For Procedure.

Figure 68:

2. Raise vehicle on a hoist and remove right inner splash shield (Fig. 68).

Figure 69:

3. Remove crankshaft damper bolt. Remove damper using the large side of Special Tool 1026 and insert 6827-A (Fig. 69).
4. Lower vehicle and place a jack under engine.
5. Remove right engine mount.
6. Remove power steering pump assembly and set aside.

Figure 70:

7. Remove right engine mount bracket (Fig. 70).

Figure 71:

8. Remove front timing belt cover (Fig. 71).

CAUTION: Align camshaft and crankshaft timing marks before removing the timing belt by rotating the engine with the crankshaft.

Figure 72:

9. Insert a 8 mm Allen wrench into the hexagon opening located on the front of the belt tensioner pulley (Fig. 72). Rotate the pulley counterclockwise until it contacts the stop. While holding tensioner pulley against stop, insert a 1/8" or 3 mm diameter pin or Allen wrench through the hole located to the left of the hex opening. While pushing pin into hole, allow the tensioner pulley to rotate back. Almost immediately, the pin should engage the locking hole to prevent further movement of the pulley.
10. Remove timing belt.

CAUTION: Do not rotate the camshafts once the timing belt has been removed or damage to valve components may occur.

CAMSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT TIMING PROCEDURE AND BELT INSTALLATION-SOHC ENGINE

Figure 73:

1. Set crankshaft sprocket to TDC by aligning the sprocket with the arrow on the oil pump housing, then back off to 3 notches before TDC (Fig. 73).

Figure 74:

2. Set camshaft to TDC by aligning mark on sprocket with the arrow on the rear of timing belt cover (Fig. 74).

Figure 75:

3. Move crankshaft to 1/2 mark before TDC (Fig. 75) for belt installation.
4. Install timing belt. Starting at the crankshaft, go around the water pump sprocket and then around the camshaft sprocket.
5. Move crankshaft sprocket to TDC to take up belt slack.
6. Remove the pin or 1/8" or 3 mm Allen wrench from belt tensioner.

Figure 76:

7. Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions and check the alignment of the timing marks (Fig. 76).
8. Install front half of timing cover.
9. Install engine mount bracket.
10. Install power steering pump assembly and set aside.
11. Install right engine mount.
12. Remove jack from under engine.

Figure 77:

13. Install crankshaft damper using M12-1.75 x 150 mm bolt, washer, thrust bearing and nut from Special Tool 6792. Install crankshaft damper bolt and tighten to 142 Adapter (105 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 77).
14. Install accessory drive belts.
15. Raise vehicle on hoist and install right inner splash shield.
16. Lower vehicle and perform camshaft and crankshaft timing relearn procedure as follows:
^ Connect the DRB scan tool to the data link (diagnostic) connector. This connector is located in the passenger compartment; at the lower edge of instrument panel; near the steering column.
^ Turn the ignition switch on and access the "miscellaneous" screen.
^ Select "re-learn cam/crank" option and follow directions on DRB screen.