Removal & Installation: Installation
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- Ensure camshaft and crankshaft timing marks are still aligned. See Figure. Set camshafts timing marks together by aligning notches on sprockets. Turn exhaust camshaft sprocket clockwise about 1/2 notch below intake camshaft sprocket. See Fig 1.
- Install timing belt starting at crankshaft, around water pump sprocket, idler pulley, camshafts sprockets and then around tensioner pulley.
- Move exhaust camshaft counterclockwise to take out belt slack and align timing marks. See Figure.
- On 1996 models with hydraulic timing belt tensioner, install tensioner on engine block, but do NOT final tighten bolts. See Fig 2. Apply 21 ft. lbs. (28 N.m) of torque to tensioner pulley in a clockwise direction. See Fig 3. With torque applied to tensioner pulley, push timing belt tensioner against tensioner pulley bracket and final tighten tensioner bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Remove holding pin from tensioner. Timing belt tension is correct when pin can be removed and installed freely. Skip next step.
- On models with mechanical timing belt tensioners, pull locking Allen wrench from timing belt tensioner.
- On all models, rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions and check alignment of timing marks. If timing marks are not correct, reposition timing belt.
- Install right engine mount support and support bracket. Install upper and lower timing belt covers. Install generator idler pulley. Install crankshaft vibration damper.
- To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Adjust drive belts to proper tension.