Removal

CAUTION:
- Do not bend or twist timing belt.
- After removing timing belt, do not turn crankshaft and camshaft separately because valves will strike piston heads.
- Make sure that timing belt, camshaft sprocket, crankshaft sprocket and belt tensioner are clean and free from oil and water.
- Installation should be carried out when engine is cold.




REMOVAL
1. Remove engine under cover.
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator.

NOTE: Be careful not to spill coolant on drive belts.

3. Remove radiator.




4. Remove engine cooling fan and water pump pulley.
5. Remove the following belts.
- Power steering pump drive belt
- Compressor drive belt
- Alternator drive belt

7. Remove distributor protector.
6. Remove all spark plugs.
8. Remove compressor drive belt idler bracket.
9. Remove fresh-air intake tube for rocker cover.
10. Remove water hose for thermostat housing.
11. Remove crankshaft pulley bolt.
12. Remove crankshaft pulley with a suitable puller.
13. Remove upper and lower front belt covers.

Timing Belt Alignment Marks:

14. Set No. 1 piston at T.D.C. on its compression stroke by rotating crankshaft.
a Align punchmark on L.H. camshaft sprocket with punchmark on timing belt upper rear cover.
b Align punchmark on crankshaft sprocket with notch on oil pump housing.
c Temporarily install crank pulley bolt on crankshaft so that crankshaft can be rotated.

Loosening Tensioner Pulley:

15. Loosen timing belt tensioner nut, turn tensioner, then remove timing belt.