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Timing Belt: Installation

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NOTE: Make sure the correct (second) notch in the pulley is indexed to the lower cylinder block.
  1. Slide the crankshaft pulley onto the crankshaft and confirm the crankshaft position is at TDC (No. 1 cylinder) by rotating it clockwise against the alignment peg.
    • Remove the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 1: Positioning Crankshaft At TDC
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  2. Lower the vehicle.
  3. Confirm that the timing belt tensioner is installed correctly with the tab positioned in the slot in the inner timing cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Tab Positioned In Slot In Inner Timing Cover
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  4. Install the timing belt onto the timing belt sprockets.
    Fig 3: Installing Timing Belt Onto Timing Belt Sprockets
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  5. Adjust the timing belt tensioner.
    1. Using a 6mm Allen wrench, rotate the adjuster counterclockwise and align the marks as shown.
    2. Tighten the tensioner pulley bolt.
    Fig 4: Adjusting Timing Belt Tensioner
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  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  7. Install the front engine mount lower bracket.
    Fig 5: Installing Front Engine Mount Lower Bracket
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  8. Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley.
    Fig 6: Installing Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley
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  9. Install the water pump pulley.
    1. Hand tighten the bolts.
    Fig 7: Installing Water Pump Pulley
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  10. Install the timing belt covers. Refer to TIMING BELT COVER - UPPER AND LOWER .
  11. Tighten the water pump pulley bolts.
    Fig 8: Tightening Water Pump Pulley Bolts
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  12. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 9: Removing Special Tool
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  13. Install the stud.
    Fig 10: Installing Stud
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  14. Install the coolant tube.
    Fig 11: Installing coolant tube
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  15. Install the catalytic converter.
  16. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 12: Removing Engine Support
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  17. Install the valve cover. Refer to VALVE COVER .
  18. Install the spark plugs.
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