Removal & Installation: Installation

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Compress tensioner and tighten center nut. See Fig 1. Wait until compression has taken place and insert a 2-mm locking pin in plunger. Install tensioner and tighten mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
CAUTION: If there is leakage or no resistance when pushed in or if it cannot be pushed in the tensioner damping unit must be replaced.

Fig 1: Compressing Timing Belt Hydraulic Tensioner
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Place timing belt around crankshaft pulley and right idler. Place belt over camshaft pulleys. See Fig 2. Position belt around water pump and press over tensioner pulley.

Fig 2: Timing Belt Routing & Hydraulic Tensioner Pulley Pivot Location
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Remove tensioner locking pin. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Turn crankshaft 2 revolutions in normal direction of rotation to ensure timing marks on crankshaft and camshaft pulleys are aligned. See Fig 3.
Install remaining components. Tighten wheel bolts to specification (if removed).

Fig 3: Aligning Camshaft & Crankshaft Timing Marks

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Fig 4: Checking Tensioner & Idler Pulleys

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