Installing the timing belt

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Install the belt in the following order:

the belt pulley on the crankshaft
the idler pulley
cam wheel, intake camshaft
water pump
belt tensioner.

Fig 1: Identifying Variable Valve Timing Unit Turned Clockwise To Stop

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Turn the variable valve timing unit clockwise to the stop.

NOTE:

Hold the VVT unit fixed in the limit position clockwise when the belt if fitted.

Check that the markings on the belt pulley and the upper timing cover align.