Timing Belt: Installation

Install timing belt tensioner, leaving bolt loose. Using a screwdriver, push tensioner toward engine mount. Tighten timing belt tensioner bolt.
Align camshaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket timing marks with timing marks on engine. Install timing belt. Loosen timing belt tensioner to apply spring pressure to timing belt. Ensure timing marks are still aligned.
Tighten timing belt tensioner bolt. Rotate camshaft in reverse direction and ensure that there is no slack in timing belt. Rotate crankshaft 2 complete revolutions clockwise (as viewed from timing belt end of engine) and ensure timing marks are still aligned.
Ensure timing belt teeth are properly seated in sprockets. Install flange. See Fig 1. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Ensure proper length bolts are installed in timing belt covers. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Installing Flange

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Fig 2: Identifying Timing Belt Cover Bolt Locations

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Fig 3: Aligning Front Timing Belt (Typical)

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