Timing Belt: Service and Repair

1. Remove timing belt covers, as described under ``Timing Belt Cover, Replace.''
2. Remove timing belt tensioner spring and retaining bolt.
3. Mark direction of rotation on timing belt, so it can be reinstalled in the same direction.
4. Remove timing belt from sprockets.
5. Check timing belt, tensioner and sprockets for wear and damage.

Fig. 9 Valve timing marks:

6. Align camshaft and crankshaft timing marks, Fig. 9.

Fig. 10 Timing belt tensioner:

7. Install timing belt with rotation mark placed during removal facing in the same direction.
8. Position timing belt tensioner to engine, then install tensioner bolt finger tight, Fig. 10.

Fig. 9 Valve timing marks:

9. Rotate crankshaft in direction of rotation two revolutions, aligning camshaft and crankshaft timing marks, Fig. 9.



10. Check to ensure timing marks are properly aligned. If not, realign.
11. Torque timing belt tensioner bolt to 14 to 19 ft. lbs.
12. Measure deflection between crankshaft and camshaft sprockets. Deflection should be .35 to .39 inch at 22 pounds pressure. If deflection is not within limits, repeat steps 9 through 12.
12. Install timing belt covers as described under ``Timing Belt Cover, Replace.''