Timing Belt: Service and Repair

Timing Belt













Removal and Installation

NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley Crankshaft Pulley.

3. Remove the 3 bolts and the lower timing belt cover.





4. Install the VCT Alignment Tool.





5. WARNING: The timing belt tensioner spring is under load. Extra care must be taken at all times when handling the tensioner. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

Remove the timing belt.

1. Rotate the timing belt tensioner clockwise.

2. Align the 2 holes on the tensioner and install a small screwdriver or holding pin.
- Remove the timing belt.





Installation

1. Install the timing belt in the sequence shown.





2. WARNING: The timing belt tensioner spring is under load. Extra care must be taken at all times when handling the tensioner. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

Remove the timing belt tensioner holding tool.





3. Install the lower timing belt cover and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).





4. Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley Crankshaft Pulley.