Timing Belt: Installation
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- Install crankshaft sprocket (if removed). Ensure timing mark on crankshaft sprocket is facing outward. Install camshaft sprockets (if removed). Using camshaft sprocket holder, tighten camshaft sprocket bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .CAUTION: When reusing timing belt, ensure timing belt is installed in original direction of rotation.
- Rotate timing belt tensioner counterclockwise and temporarily tighten bolt. Ensure all timing marks are aligned. See Figure. Install timing belt on crankshaft sprocket while holding timing belt tight on tension side. See Figure. If reusing timing belt, ensure timing belt is installed in original direction of rotation.
- Install timing belt on front (radiator side) camshaft sprocket, water pump pulley, rear camshaft sprocket and then on timing belt tensioner. Ensure timing belt is installed in this order.
- Apply rotating force on front (radiator side) camshaft sprocket in opposite direction to apply pressure on tension side of timing belt. Ensure all timing marks align. See Figure.
- Install flange on front of crankshaft sprocket (if removed) with flat side against timing belt and offset side toward front of crankshaft. Loosen timing belt tensioner bolt, allowing spring tension to be applied on timing belt tensioner and timing belt.
- Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 2 full revolutions. DO NOT rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise. Realign all of the timing marks. Tighten timing belt tensioner bolt to specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Ensure timing belt cover bolts are installed in original location. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .