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Timing Belt (DOHC): Installation

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  1. Align timing marks. Bolts with flanged nuts may be wedged between cam sprocket teeth to hold camshaft on timing mark during belt installation (if necessary). See Fig 1 .
    CAUTION: While aligning timing marks, DO NOT turn camshaft sprockets more than 20 degrees in either direction. DO NOT turn crankshaft more than 180 degrees.
  2. Install timing belt so there is no slack on drive side of belt. Adjust tensioner to remove timing belt slack from other side of belt and hand tighten tensioner bolt and stud nut. Turn crankshaft 2 revolutions to seat timing belt and readjust tensioner.
  3. Tighten tensioner bolt and stud nut. Ensure drive side of belt is free of slack. Ensure timing marks are aligned. Install timing belt outer covers and tighten to specification. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
Fig 1: Securing Intake & Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket For Timing Belt Installation (1.3L DOHC)
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