Timing Belt & Sprockets: Installation
- Loosen timing belt idler pulley mount bolt. Move pulley as far left as possible and retighten bolt. DO NOT bend or twist belt. Install timing belt.
- If reusing old belt, align marks made during removal. Install belt with arrow pointing in direction of revolution. Release idler pulley and place tension on belt.
- If installing new belt, align crankshaft timing pulley and TDC mark on oil pump cover. Align front cam bearing cap mark and center of small hole on camshaft timing sprocket. See Fig 1.
- Slowly turn crankshaft 2 revolutions clockwise. Recheck timing marks. Measure belt tension on side opposite idler pulley while pushing belt toward pulley.
- Deflection should be .24-.28" (6-7 mm), at tension of 4.4 lbs. (2 kg). See Fig 1. If tension is incorrect, readjust with idler pulley. Complete installation by reversing removal procedure.
NOTE:
Check the timing belt tension after installation.