Timing Belt & Sprocket: Removal
- Remove all drive belts. Remove upper and lower timing belt covers. Remove cam cover from cylinder head. Turn crankshaft to position No. 1 piston on TDC at end of compression stroke.
Tension is correct when belt can be twisted 90° with thumb and finger pressure.
- Loosen timing belt tensioner to relieve tension on timing belt. Slide timing belt off sprockets. Do not allow camshaft, crankshaft or intermediate sprockets to turn when removing timing belt.