Standard Procedure - Engine Timing Verification
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the vacuum pump. Refer to PUMP, VACUUM, REMOVAL .
- Install the (special tool #10277, Tool, Camshaft Timing Locking) (1) to the rear of the camshaft. Rotate the crankshaft vibration damper clockwise to align the tool with the vacuum pump mounting. Install three bolts (2) and tighten to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the rear engine mount insulator. Refer to INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, REMOVAL .
- Remove the vibration damper. Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, REMOVAL .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the right engine mount bracket. Refer to BRACKET, ENGINE MOUNT, RIGHT, REMOVAL .
- Remove the bolt (2) and the lower timing belt cover (1).
- Install the (special tool #10276, Tool, Crankshaft Timing Locking) (1) with three bolts (3) tightened to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.) and one bolt (2) tightened to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
- If the bolt (2) does not align with the lower timing belt cover mounting boss, the camshaft timing is not correct. Proceed to the timing belt service procedures. Refer to BELT, TIMING, REMOVAL .