Inspection

INSPECTION

NOTE: Never forcefully twist, turn inside out or bend the timing belt Do not allow oil or grease to contact the timing belt.

1. Replace the timing belt if it is contaminated with oil or grease.




2. Check the timing belt for uneven wear, fraying, peeling, cracking and hardening. Replace the timing belt as needed.




3. Bend the timing belt into a "U" shape as shown in the illustration. Distance "A" must be 1.0 inch (25 Nm) minimum.




4. Measure the free length of the tensioner spring. Replace the tensioner spring as needed.

Free Length (B6 DOHC): 2.310 in. (58.8 mm)




5. Inspect both the idler pulley and tensioner pulley for uneven wear and smooth hearing operation.




6. Inspect the camshaft pulleys and timing belt pulley for broken teeth or damage.

NOTE: Replace any component that shows damage, excessive wear, or that appears prone to a possible failure.