Installation Procedure
- Install the timing belt (1) in the enclosed assembly tool (2).
- Guide the timing belt through the engine mount bracket with the assembly tool.
- Remove the assembly tool.
- Install the timing belt (1).
- Guide the timing belt past the tensioner and place it on the crankshaft sprocket wheel.
- Place the timing belt on the exhaust and intake camshaft position actuator adjusters.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Install the timing belt idler pulley. Refer to Timing Belt Idler Pulley Replacement .
- Apply tension to the drive belt tensioner (2) in the direction of the arrow, using an allen key (1).
- Remove the EN-6333 locking pin (3).
- Release tension on timing belt tensioner.
- Remove bolt or bolted connection (1).
- Remove EN-6625 locking device (2).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the EN-6340 locking tool.
- Check the timing
- Turn the crankshaft 720° in the direction of engine rotation by the crankshaft balancer bolt.
- Install EN-6340-left locking tool (1) into the camshaft adjusters as shown.
- Install EN-6340-right locking tool (2) into the camshaft adjusters as shown.
NOTE:Note the marking at the camshaft sprockets.
NOTE:The spot type marking (4) on the intake camshaft adjuster does not correspond to the groove of EN-6340-left during this process but must be somewhat above as shown.
NOTE:The spot type marking (3) on the exhaust camshaft adjuster must correspond to the groove on EN-6340-right.
- Remove the EN-6340 locking tool.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Control the crankshaft balancer position.
- Install EN-6625 locking device (2) to block the crankshaft.
- Install the bolt or bolted connection (1).
- Install the lower timing belt cover (1).
- Install the 4 lower timing belt cover bolts (2) and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Install the crankshaft balancer (2).
- Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt (1) and tighten in 3 passes using the EN-45059
meter :
- First pass to 95 N.m (70 lb ft)
- Second pass to 45°
- Third pass to 15°
- Remove bolt or bolted connection (1).
- Remove EN-6625 locking device (2).
- For vehicle with automatic transmission: Install the bolt (1) and tighten to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
- For vehicle with manual transmission: Install the bolt (1) and tighten to 40 N.m (32 lb ft).
- Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
- Install the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the EN-6340 locking tool.
- Install the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Installation .
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Close the hood.
Threading the timing belt through the engine mount bracket is only permissible in conjunction with the assembly tool supplied with NEW timing belts or otherwise it is possible to damage the toothed belt at this stage by kinking it.
If the toothed belt has been used, observe the direction of rotation.
The timing belt tensioner moves automatically to the correct position.
The timing belt drive gear and oil pump housing must align.
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .
Refer to Fastener Caution .