Timing Belt Removal and Installation

CAUTION: The following procedure can only be used when the camshaft sprockets HAVE NOT BEEN LOOSENED or removed from the camshafts. Refer to timing procedure, if sprocket or camshaft have been loosened or removed. Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Mark belt running direction if belt is to be reused.





2. Align the camshaft sprockets between the marks on rear belt covers before timing belt removal.





3. Remove the timing belt tensioner and remove timing belt.
4. When tensioner is removed from the engine it is necessary to compress the plunger into the tensioner body.





5. Place the tensioner into a vise and slowly compress the plunger.

CAUTION: Index the tensioner in the vise the same way it is installed on the engine. This is to ensure proper pin orientation when tensioner is installed on the engine.

6. When plunger is compressed into the tensioner body install a pin through-the body and plunger to retain plunger in place until tensioner is installed.

CAUTION: This procedure can only be used when the camshaft sprockets HAVE NOT BEEN LOOSENED or removed from the camshafts.





INSTALLATION
1. Align the crankshaft sprocket with the TDC mark on oil pump cover.
2. Align the camshaft sprockets between the marks on the covers.
3. Install the timing belt starting at the crankshaft sprocket going in a counterclockwise direction. Install the belt around the last sprocket. Maintain tension on the belt as it is positioned around the tensioner pulley.
4. Holding the tensioner pulley against the belt, Install the tensioner into the housing and tighten to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.). Each camshaft sprockets mark should still fall between the cover marks.
5. When tensioner is in place pull retaining pin to allow the tensioner to extend to the pulley bracket.
6. Rotate crankshaft sprocket 2 revolutions and check the timing marks on the camshafts and crankshaft. The marks should line up within their respective locations. If marks do not line up repeat procedure.