Timing Belt Replacement
Special Tools
- EN-955-A V-Belt and Timing Tensioner Locking Pin
- EN-45059-A Angle Meter
- EN-52455 Open End Wrench
- EN-52457 Camshaft Locking Tool
- EN-52458 VCP Locking Tool
- EN-52476 Flywheel Locking Tool
Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools
Removal Procedure
- The positive crankcase ventilation vacuum hose clamps are tamper-proof connections.
- The turbocharger must be removed in order to install the positive crankcase ventilation vacuum hose at the turbocharger.
- The camshaft cover, turbocharger, and vacuum hose can be removed together as an assembly and set aside so long as the tamper-proof connection remains intact.
- The camshaft cover or turbocharger can be removed and set aside so long as the vacuum hose connection remains intact and undamaged.
- Camshaft Cover - Position aside - Camshaft Cover Replacement
- Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve - Intake - Remove - Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement - Intake
- Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve - Exhaust - Remove - Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement - Exhaust
- Starter - Remove - Starter Replacement (LIH)
- Timing Belt Lower Cover - Remove - Timing Belt Lower Cover Replacement
- NOTE:
Ensure the EN-52476 Flywheel Locking Tool (1) is properly assembled, and the timing pin plunger (3) is retracted. When using the EN-52476 Flywheel Locking Tool as an timing device, adjust the pawl armature (4) so the pawl is not engaging the teeth once installed.
EN-52476 Flywheel Locking Tool (1) - Install
- Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x]
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (1) - Install
- Adjust the engine to the engine timing position. Set the crankshaft in direction of engine rotation until the pin (2) of the EN-52476 Flywheel Locking Tool snaps automatically into the hole of the automatic transmission flex plate (3) or the engine flywheel.
If the engine timing is adjusted correctly, the valves (1, 3) of the 3rd cylinder must be closed. Also the 2 flats (2) must stand in vertical position.
- NOTE:
The EN-52457 Camshaft Locking Tool has an identification for which side it must be used. Place the EN-52457 Camshaft Locking Tool with the identification mark I (1) facing upwards. Also the surface has an identification for the intake (2).
EN-52457-2 Locking Tool - Intake (5) - Install
- Bolt (3, 4) - Install and tighten
- NOTE:
The EN-52457 Camshaft Locking Tool has an identification for which side it must be used. Place the EN-52457 Camshaft Locking Tool with the identification mark I (1) facing upwards. Also the surface has an identification for the exhaust (2).
EN-52457-2 Locking Tool - Exhaust (5) - Install
- Bolt (3, 4) - Install and tighten [2x]
Bolt @ EN-52458 VCP Locking Tool (2) - Loosen
- EN-52458 VCP Locking Tool (1) - Adjust
- EN-52458 VCP Locking Tool (1) - Install
- Bolt (3) - Install and tighten [4x] 6 N.m (53 lb in)
- Bolt (2) - Tighten
Loosen the timing belt tensioner bolt (2) and release the tension from the timing belt tensioner (1). Rotate the timing belt tensioner counter-clockwise.
- EN-955-10-A locking pin (3) - Install
Install the EN-52458-3 locking tool (2) to the holes in the camshaft sprocket.
- Check that the EN-52458-3 locking tool (2) sits correctly in the hole of the camshaft sprocket.
- Bolt (3, 4) - Tighten [2x] 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
- Camshaft Sprocket Actuator Valve Bolt (1) - Loosen [2x]
- Bolt (3, 4) - Loosen [2x]
Bolt (3) - Remove [4x]
- EN-52458 locking tool (1) - Remove
Camshaft Sprocket Actuator Valve Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
Camshaft Sprocket (1) - Remove [2x]
Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt (2) - Remove
- Timing Belt Tensioner (1) - Remove
- Timing Belt Idler Pulley Bolt (3) - Loosen
- Timing Belt Idler Pulley (4) - Remove
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (4) - Remove
- Crankshaft Sprocket (3) - Remove
- Crankshaft Front Oil Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
- Remove the timing belt (1) upwards.
Bolt (3, 4) - Remove [2x]
- EN-52457-2 Locking Tool - Exhaust (5) - Remove
Bolt (3, 4) - Remove
- EN-52457-2 Locking Tool - Intake (5) - Remove
Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- EN-52476 Flywheel Locking Tool (1) - Remove
DO NOT remove the positive crankcase ventilation vacuum hose unless replacement of the hose is necessary.
If replacing timing belt due to maintenance interval the oil pump drive belt must also be replaced.
The engine timing is located 118.14 degrees after top dead center.
Installation Procedure
- NOTE:
Ensure the EN-52476 Flywheel Lock Tool (1) is properly assembled, and the timing pin plunger (3) is retracted. When using the EN-52476 Flywheel Lock Tool as an timing device, adjust the pawl armature (4) so the pawl is not engaging the teeth once installed.
EN-52476 Flywheel Lock Tool (1) - Install
- Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x]
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (1) - Install
- Engage the EN-52476 Flywheel Lock Tool timing pin plunger (2).
- Adjust the engine to the engine timing position. Use the crankshaft balancer bolt to slowly rotate the crankshaft in direction of engine rotation until the pin (3) of the EN-52476 Flywheel Lock Tool snaps automatically into the hole (4) of the automatic transmission flex plate or the engine flywheel.
- Adjust the pawl armature (5) on the EN-52476 Flywheel Lock Tool so the pawl is not engaging the teeth.
Adjust the intake camshaft so that the valves (3) of the 3rd cylinder are closed and the 2 flats (2) stand in vertical position. Use the EN-52455 Open End Wrench (1).
- NOTE:
The EN-52457 Camshaft Locking Tool has an identification for which side of the tool must be facing upward. Place the EN-52457 Camshaft Locking Tool with the I (1) facing upwards. The surface of the tool will also have the identification intake (2) for use on the intake camshaft.
EN-52457-2 locking tool (5) @ Intake Camshaft - Install
- Bolt (3, 4) - Install and tighten
Adjust the exhaust camshaft so that the valves (3) of the 3rd cylinder are closed and the 2 flats (2) stand in vertical position. Use the EN-52455 Open End Wrench (1)
- NOTE:
The EN-52457 Camshaft Locking Tool has an identification for which side of the tool must be facing upward. Place the EN-52457 Camshaft Locking Tool with the I (1) facing upwards. The surface of the tool will also have the identification exhaust (2) for use on the exhaust camshaft.
EN-52457-1 locking tool (5) @ Exhaust Camshaft - Install
- Bolt (3, 4) - Install and tighten [2x]
Install the timing belt (1) downwards.
- Crankshaft Front Oil Seal (2) - Install NEW
- Crankshaft Sprocket (3) - Install
- Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (4) - Install
- NOTE:
The front of the camshaft sprockets is recognizable by the pin (2).
Camshaft Sprocket (1) - Install [2x]
- NOTE:
The sprocket bolts must be tightened enough to remove axial play between the sprocket and cam. The bolts must be loose enough to allow the sprocket to turn independently of camshafts.
Camshaft Sprocket Actuator Valve Bolt (1) - Install NEW and hand tighten [2x]
Timing Belt Tensioner (1) - Install
- Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt (2) - Loosely install
- Timing Belt Idler Pulley (4) - Install
- Timing Belt Idler Pulley Bolt (3) - Install and tighten 36 N.m (27 lb ft)
EN-955-10-A pin (2) - Remove
- Rotate the timing belt tensioner clockwise to tension the timing belt tensioner (1) to the nominal position (4), and an additional 10 degrees (5).
- Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt (3) - Tighten 36 N.m (27 lb ft)
Bolt (2) - Loosen
- Slide the EN-52458 VCP Locking Tool (1) apart.
- EN-52458 VCP Locking Tool (1) - Install
- Bolt (3) - Install and tighten [4x] 6 N.m (53 lb in)
- Bolt (2) - Tighten
Install the EN-52458-3 locking tool (2) to the holes in the intake camshaft sprocket.
- Check that the EN-52458-3 locking tool (2) sits correctly in the hole of the camshaft sprocket.
- Tighten the EN-52458-3 locking tool (2) to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). Rotate the EN-52458-3 locking tool counter-clockwise.
- While holding the EN-52458-3 locking tool to 20 N.m (15 lb ft), tighten the bolt (3) to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Camshaft Sprocket Actuator Valve Bolt (1) @ Intake Camshaft - Tighten
- First Pass: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
- Final Pass: 28 degrees, use the EN-45059 meter
Install the EN-52458-3 locking tool (3) to the holes in the exhaust camshaft sprocket.
- Check that the EN-52458-3 locking tool (3) sits correctly in the hole of the camshaft sprocket.
- Tighten the EN-52458-3 locking tool (3) to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). Rotate the EN-52458-3 locking tool counter-clockwise.
- While holding the EN-52458-3 locking tool to 20 N.m (15 lb ft), tighten the bolt (2) to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Camshaft Sprocket Actuator Valve Bolt (1) @ Exhaust Camshaft - Tighten
- First Pass: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
- Final Pass: 28 degrees, use the EN-45059 meter
Bolt (3) - Remove [4x]
- EN-52458 locking tool (1) - Remove
Bolt (3, 4) - Remove [2x]
- EN-52457-1 locking tool (5) - Remove
Bolt (3, 4) - Remove
- EN-52457-2 locking tool (5) - Remove
Turn the crankshaft 720 degrees in the direction of engine rotation by the crankshaft balancer bolt (1) until the pin (2) of the EN-52476 lock tool snaps automatically into the hole (3) of the automatic transmission flex plate or the engine flywheel.
- NOTE:
The nominal position of the timing belt tensioner is when the mobile index (2) sits in the middle between the gap of the front plate (3). A tolerance is given when half of the hole (4) is visible (+/- 5 degrees).
Check that the timing belt tensioner (1) is in the nominal position.
- If not, repeat the step to adjust the tensioner.
- NOTE:
The EN-52457 Camshaft Locking Tool has an identification for which side of the tool must be facing upward. Place the EN-52457 Camshaft Locking Tool with the I (1) facing upwards. The surface of the tool will also have the identification intake (2) for use on the intake camshaft.
EN-52457-2 locking tool (5) @ Intake Camshaft - Install
- NOTE:
The EN-52457 Camshaft Locking Tool has an identification for which side of the tool must be facing upward. Place the EN-52457 Camshaft Locking Tool with the I (1) facing upwards. The surface of the tool will also have the identification exhaust (2) for use on the exhaust camshaft.
EN-52457-2 locking tool (5) - Install
- If the EN-52457 Camshaft Locking Tool can be installed, the engine timing is properly adjusted.
- If the EN-52457 Camshaft Locking Tool can not be installed, repeat the steps to set the engine timing.
- EN-52457 Camshaft Locking Tool - Remove
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (1) - Remove
Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- EN-52476 Flywheel Locking Tool (1) - Remove
- Timing Chain Lower Cover - Install - Timing Belt Lower Cover Replacement
- Starter - Install - Starter Replacement (LIH)
- Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve - Exhaust - Install - Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement - Exhaust
- Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve - Intake - Install - Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement - Intake
- Camshaft Cover - Install - Camshaft Cover Replacement
- If NEW timing belt and oil pump belt were installed, perform timing belt life reset. Timing Belt Life Reset
The engine timing is located 118.14 degrees after top dead center.
Once there is resistance, do NOT turn the crankshaft further.
10 degrees past nominal position can be verified when the hole in the mobile index pointer is no longer visible behind the gap of the front plate.
A second technician is required.
A second technician is required.