Timing Belt Tensioner: Adjustments

Timing Belt Tension Adjustment
1. Remove RH front wheel.
2. Remove the 4bolts and timing belt upper cover (A).




3. Loosen the tensioner bolt.

NOTE:
When checking the timing belt tension or installing the timing belt tensioner, the engine oil temperature must be between 15°C(59°F) and 25°C(77°F)

4. Using a hex wrench, turn the adjuster counterclockwise to make the indicator of the arm(A) located at the center of the base notch.





CAUTION:
Do not rotate the adjuster clockwise.
It will result in auto tensioner's functional problem.

5. Hold the indicator in place while tightening tensioner bolt.

Tightening torque
Tensioner bolt :
22.6 - 28.4Nm (2.3 - 2.9kgf.m, 16.6 - 21.0lb-ft)


6. Turn the crankshaft two revolutions in the operating direction (clockwise) and check that the indicator is in the center of base.
7. If the indicator is not located at the center of base, loosen the bolt and repeat the above procedure.
8. Install the timing belt upper cover (A).

Tightening torque :
7.8 - 9.8Nm (0.8 - 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2lb-ft)





9. Install RH front wheel.