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Removal & Installation: Installation

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  1. Set crankshaft sprocket to TDC by aligning sprocket with arrow on oil pump housing. Also set camshaft timing marks so that exhaust camshaft sprocket is a 1/2 notch below intake camshaft sprocket. See Fig 1.
    CAUTION: Ensure that arrows on both camshaft sprockets are facing up.
  2. Install timing belt. Starting at the crankshaft, go around water pump sprocket, idler pulley, camshaft sprockets, and then around tensioner. See Figure. Move exhaust camshaft sprocket counterclockwise to align marks and take up belt slack. Insert a 6-mm Allen wrench into hexagon opening located on top plate of belt tensioner pulley, and rotate top plate counterclockwise. See Figure.
  3. Tensioner pulley will move against belt and tensioner setting notch will eventually start to move clockwise. Watching movement of setting notch, continue rotating top plate counterclockwise until setting notch is aligned with spring tang. See Figure. Using Allen wrench to prevent top plate from moving, tighten tensioner lock bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Setting notch and spring tang should remain aligned after lock bolt is torqued. Remove Allen wrench and torque wrench.
  4. Rotate crankshaft clockwise two complete revolutions manually for seating of belt until crankshaft is repositioned at TDC position. Verify that camshaft and crankshaft timing marks are in proper position. See Figure.
    NOTE: Repositioning the crankshaft to the TDC position must be done only during the clockwise rotation movement. If TDC is missed, rotate a further 2 revolutions until TDC is achieved. DO NOT rotate crankshaft counterclockwise.
  5. Check if spring tang is within tolerance window. See Fig 2. If spring tang is within tolerance window, installation process is complete and nothing further is required. If spring tang is not within tolerance window, repeat installation procedure from beginning.
  6. Install upper and lower timing belt covers, and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install engine support bracket. Ensure power steering pump is properly located in mounting location on bracket and tighten mount bracket bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  7. Lower engine into mounting position and install right engine mount through-bolt. See Figure. Install power steering pump and bracket. Install upper radiator closure panel. Install engine torque strut bracket to strut tower. Connect ground strap to bracket. Tighten all bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install upper torque strut attaching bolts. See Figure.
  8. Connect A/C lines, evacuate and recharge system. Raise vehicle and connect exhaust system to manifold. Connect A/C pressure switch connector. Install crankshaft damper and accessory drive belts. Install lower torque strut. Perform torque strut adjustment. See ENGINE TORQUE STRUT ADJUSTMENT  under ADJUSTMENTS. Install pencil strut. See Figure. Install splash shield and install right front wheel. Tighten all bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect negative cable to battery.
Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Sprocket Alignment For Timing Belt Installation
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Fig 2: Verifying Timing Belt Tension
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