<< B >> Valve Timing Belt Removal

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CAUTION: Never turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.

Turn the crankshaft clockwise, align each timing mark to set No. 1 cylinder to TDC of its compression stroke.

Fig 1: Aligning Timing Mark
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Remove the timing belt under cover rubber plug and then set the special tool MD998738.

Fig 2: Removing Timing Belt Under Cover Rubber Plug And Then Setting Special Tool
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CAUTION: The adjusting bolt special tool (MD998738) can be gradually installed at a rate of a 30 degree turn per second. If it is screwed in all at once, the timing belt tensioner adjuster rod will not easily retract and the adjusting bolt special tool (MD998738) may bend.

Fig 3: Adjusting Bolt Special Tool (MD998738)

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Screw in the special tool MD998738 until it comes in contact with the timing belt tensioner arm.
Gradually screw in the adjusting bolt special tool (MD998738). Then align the timing belt tensioner adjuster rod set hole A with the timing belt tensioner adjustor cylinder set hole B.

Fig 4: Aligning Hole A With Timing Belt Tensioner Adjustor Cylinder Set Hole B
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Insert a wire, etc. in the set hole.

Fig 5: Inserting Wire In Set Hole
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CAUTION: To reuse the valve timing belt, draw an arrow indicating the rotating direction (clockwise) on the back of the belt using chalk.

After removal of adjusting bolt special tool MD998738, loosen the timing belt tensioner pulley mounting bolt and remove the valve timing belt.