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Align the timing marks on the camshaft sprocket, crankshaft camshaft drive sprocket and engine oil pump sprocket.

Fig 1: Aligning Timing Marks On Camshaft Sprocket, Crankshaft Camshaft Drive Sprocket And Engine Oil Pump Sprocket
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Adjust the timing mark of the engine oil pump sprocket. Unplug the cylinder block plug. Insert a bolt (M6 x 45 mm) from the plug hole and then check.
If the bolt comes in contact with the balancer shaft turn the sprocket one rotation. Re-adjust the timing mark and then check to see that the bolt fits.

Do not remove the bolt until the valve timing belt is assembled.

Fig 2: Inserting Bolt From Plug Hole
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Install the valve timing belt as follows:
1. Place the valve timing belt on the timing belt tensioner pulley and crankshaft cam shaft driver sprocket. Support it with your hand so it does not slide.
2. Place the valve timing belt on the engine oil pump sprocket while pulling it with your other hand.
3. Place the valve timing belt on the timing belt idler pulley.
  CAUTION: Install the valve timing belt. Then apply reverse rotation (counterclockwise rotation) pressure to the cam shaft sprocket. Re-check to see that each timing mark is in the proper location while the belt is right.
4. Place the valve timing belt on the camshaft sprocket.
Fig 3: Placing Valve Timing Belt On Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley And Crankshaft Cam Shaft Driver Sprocket
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Turn the timing belt tensioner in the direction shown using special tool MD998767 to apply tension to the valve timing belt. Then pre-tighten the timing belt tensioner pulley.
Check that the timing marks are aligned.

Fig 4: Turning Timing Belt Tensioner Using Special Tool
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Remove the bolt inserted in Step 2 above, then assemble the cylinder block plug.
Tighten the cylinder block plug to the specified torque.
1. Tightening torque: 30 +/- 3 N.m (23 +/- 2 ft-lb)
Fig 5: Tightening Cylinder Block Plug To Specified Torque
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Adjust the valve timing belt tension.