Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

CAUTION: Incorrect removal or installation of the timing belt can result in damage to internal engine components.

For complete Timing Belt Removal and Installation information, please refer to Timing Belt; Service and Repair.

REMOVE TIMING BELT
a. Set the No. 1 cylinder to the TDC/compression.





1. Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer to the crankshaft.
2. Turn the crankshaft clockwise, then align the timing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley with the oil pump body.





3. Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys and the timing belt No. 3 cover are aligned.
If not, turn the crankshaft by 1 revolution (360°).
4. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.





b. If reusing the timing belt, check that there are 3 installation marks on the timing belt as shown in the illustration.
1. If the installation marks have disappeared, put new installation marks on the timing belt before removing.





c. Set the No. 1 cylinder to approximately 60° BTDC/compression.
1. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise by approximately 60°.

NOTICE: If the timing belt is disengaged, having the crankshaft pulley set at the wrong angle can cause contact of the piston head with the valve head when removing the camshaft timing pulley and camshaft, which causes damage. So always set the crankshaft pulley at the correct angle.

d. Remove the timing belt tensioner.

NOTICE: Do not reinstall the tensioner with its plunger extended.








e. Remove the timing belt in this order.

INSTALL TIMING BELT
a. Remove any oil or water on the pulleys, then keep them clean.

NOTICE:
^ If there is a trace of water and/or oil on the timing belt, repair the leakage and install a new timing belt.
^ Only wipe the pulleys; do not use any cleaning agent.

b. Check the idler pulleys.
1. Check that the idler pulley turns smoothly.
2. Visually check the seal portion of the idler pulley for oil leakage.
c. Check the water pump.
1. Turn the pulley, then check that water pump bearing moves smoothly and does not make a noise.
2. Visually check the drain hole for coolant leakage.
d. Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer to the crankshaft.





e. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise by approximately 60°.

NOTICE: To prevent contact of the piston head with the valve head, set the crankshaft pulley at the 60° BTDC/compression position.





f. Using SST, turn the timing pulleys, then align the timing marks of the timing pulleys with the timing belt No. 3 cover.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000)





g. Turn the crankshaft, then align the timing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley with the oil pump body.





h. Align the front mark on the timing belt so it faces forward.
i. Align the installation mark on the timing belt with the timing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley.
j. Align the installation marks on the timing belt with the timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys.








k. Install the timing belt in this order.