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Timing Belt Adjustment: 1.8L

  1. Remove timing belt upper cover. Remove timing belt tensioner bolt access cover. See Fig 1. Rotate crankshaft more than one turn clockwise until No. 1 cylinder is at TDC.
    CAUTION: DO NOT loosen timing belt tensioner bolt more than 1/2 turn, or bolt may fall inside cover.
  2. Loosen timing belt tensioner bolt 1/4-1/2 turn. Tighten tensioner bolt until timing belt clearance between belt and rear timing belt cover is 1.18" (30.0 mm). See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Adjusting Timing Belt Tension (1.8L)
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