Camshaft Drive Toothed Belt, Checking

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Procedure

-- Free up the hoses from bracket -3-.

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Belt Cover

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-- Remove the bolt -2-.

-- Loosen the clamps -arrows-, and remove the upper toothed belt guard -1-.

-- Turn the crankshaft at the crankshaft belt pulley bolt in the direction of engine rotation and then check the entire toothed belt for the following conditions:

Fig 2: Identifying Timing Belt

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Cranks, cross-sectional breaks, tears (on side of cover) -arrow-
Lateral movement
Fraying of cords
Tears (in tooth base) -arrow-
Separation (toothed belt body, belt cords)
Surface cracks (plastic shroud)
Oil or grease contamination

NOTE:

It is essential to replace toothed belt if malfunctions are found. This will prevent any belt malfunctions. Replacing the toothed belt is a repair procedure.

Assembly is done in the reverse order.

Tightening specification	Nm
Bolt for the toothed belt guard	8