Installing the timing belt

Fig 1: Identifying Needle Position At Varying Temperatures

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This adjustment is to be made with a cold engine. Suitable temperature is approximately 20°C/68°F.

At higher temperatures (with the engine at operating temperature or a high outside temperature for example) the indicator is further to the right.

The illustration shows the position of the indicator when aligning the timing belt tensioner at different temperatures.

Fig 2: Identifying Belt Between Intake Camshaft Pulley, Idler Pulley And Crankshaft

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Turn the crankshaft carefully clockwise until the timing belt is in tensioned positioned (tensioned between intake cam, idler pulley and crankshaft).

Hold the belt tensioner center screw secure. Turn the belt tensioner eccentric counter-clockwise until the tensioner indicator passes the marked position. Turn the eccentric back until the indicator reaches the marked position in the center of the window.

Hold the eccentric secure. Tighten the center screw. See: Summary of specific components and tightening torques . Ensure that the indicator is in the correct position.

Fig 3: View Of Pressing Belt To Check That Indicator On Tensioner Moves Easily

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Press the belt to see that the indicator on the tensioner moves easily.

Install the upper camshaft cover.

Turn the crankshaft two turns. Check that the markings on the crankshaft and camshaft pulley correspond.

Check that the indicator on the belt tensioner is within the marked position.

Install:

the nuts for the cover in the fender liner
the wheel. See: Installing wheels .