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Timing Belt

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CAUTION: If camshafts have moved from the timing marks, always rotate camshaft towards the direction nearest to the timing marks (DO NOT TURN CAMSHAFTS A FULL REVOLUTION OR DAMAGE to valves and/or pistons could result).
Fig 1: Identifying Timing Gear Components
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1 - RIGHT CAMSHAFT GEAR ALIGNMENT MARK 7 - LEFT CAMSHAFT GEAR
2 - RIGHT CAMSHAFT GEAR 8 - LEFT CAMSHAFT GEAR ALIGNMENT MARK
3 - CYLINDER HEAD TO INNER TIMING BELT COVER BOLTS - RIGHT 9 - CRANKSHAFT GEAR ALIGNMENT MARK
4 - TIMING BELT 10 - CRANKSHAFT GEAR
5 - WATER PUMP PULLEY 11 - TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY
6 - CYLINDER HEAD TO INNER TIMING BELT COVER BOLTS - LEFT 12 - TIMING BELT TENSIONER
  1. Align the crankshaft sprocket (10) with the TDC mark (9) on oil pump cover. See Fig 1.
  2. Align the camshaft sprockets (2, 7) timing reference marks (1, 8) with the marks on the rear cover.
  3. Install the timing belt starting at the crankshaft sprocket (10) going in a counterclockwise direction. Install the belt around the last sprocket. Maintain tension on the belt as it is positioned around the tensioner pulley (11).
    NOTE: If the camshaft gears have been removed it is only necessary to have the camshaft gear retaining bolts installed to a snug torque at this time.
  4. Holding the tensioner pulley (11) against the belt, install the tensioner into the housing and tighten to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.). Each camshaft sprocket mark should remain aligned the cover marks.
  5. When tensioner is in place pull retaining pin to allow the tensioner to extend to the pulley bracket.
  6. Rotate crankshaft sprocket 2 revolutions and check the timing marks on the camshafts and crankshaft. The marks should line up within their respective locations. If marks do not line up, repeat procedure.
    NOTE: If camshaft gears have been removed and timing is correct, counterhold and tighten the camshaft gears to final torque specification. See INSTALLATION .
  7. Install the front timing belt cover. See INSTALLATION .
  8. Tighten the rocker arm assemblies and install the cylinder head covers. See INSTALLATION .
  9. Connect negative battery cable.
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