FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Timing Belt: Testing and Inspection

TIMING BELT INSPECTION

1. Remove the cylinder head cover.
2. Remove the timing belt upper cover.





3. Inspect the timing belt for cracks and oil or coolant soaking.

NOTE:
- Replace the belt if oil or coolant soaked.
- Remove any oil or solvent that gets on the belt.

4. After inspecting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt to specified torque.

Specified Torque: 185 N.m (18.5 kg-m, 134 lb-ft)