Timing Belt Removal (1.6L LDE, LXV, 1.8L 2H0, and LUW)

Special Tools

• EN-6333:  Locking Pin
• EN-6340:  Locking Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Aligning Timing Belt Drive Gear And Oil Pump Housing
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NOTE: The timing belt drive gear and oil pump housing must align.
1. Turn the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation, by the crankshaft balancer bolt, to cylinder 1 TDC of combustion stroke.
Fig 2: Front Panel And Bolts
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NOTE: The right half of the EN-6340:  locking tool can be recognized by the lettering right, arrow, on the tool.
2. Prepare the right half of the EN-6340:  locking tool.
   1. Remove the 2 bolts (2).
   2. Detach the front panel (1) from the EN-6340:  locking tool - right.
Fig 3: Spot Type Markings And Special Tool
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NOTE:
• The spot type marking (4) on the intake camshaft adjuster does not correspond to the groove of the EN-6340:  locking tool - left (1) during this process, but must be somewhat above.
• The spot type marking (3) on the exhaust camshaft adjuster must correspond to the groove on EN-6340:  locking tool - right (2).
3. Insert the EN-6340:  locking tool - left (1) and the EN-6340:  locking tool - right (2) in the camshaft adjuster.
Fig 4: Timing Belt Tension Roller, Allen Key And Special Tool
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4. Install the EN-6333:  locking pin (3), apply tension to the timing belt tension roller (2) in the direction of the arrow, using an Allen key (1).
5. Stop the timing belt tensioner.
Fig 5: Timing Belt, Timing Belt Tensioner
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NOTE: Observe direction of rotation.
6. Remove the timing belt (1).