Inspection and Adjustment
TIMING BELT INSPECTION1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.
3. Disconnect the alternator terminal and the connector, then remove the engine wire harness from the cylinder head cover.
4. Remove the cylinder head cover.
5. Remove the upper cover.
6. Inspect the timing belt for cracks and oil or coolant soaking.
NOTE:
- Replace the belt if it is oil or coolant soaked.
- Remove any oil or solvent that gets on the belt.
7. After inspecting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt to 245 Nm (181 ft. lbs.).
8. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
BALANCER BELT INSPECTION
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.
3. Disconnect the alternator terminal and the connector, then remove the engine wire harness from the cylinder head cover.
4. Remove the cylinder head cover.
5. Remove the upper cover.
6. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
7. Remove the lower cover.
8. Install the crankshaft pulley.
9. Inspect the balancer belt for cracks and oil or coolant soaking.
NOTE:
- Replace the belt if it is oil or coolant soaked.
- Remove any oil or solvent that gets on the belt.
10. After inspecting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt to 245 Nm (181 ft. lbs.).
11. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
TENSION ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION: Always adjust timing belt tension with the engine cold.
NOTE:
- The tensioner is spring-loaded to apply proper tension to the belts automatically after making the following adjustment.
- Always rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise when viewed from the pulley side. Rotating it clockwise may result in improper adjustment of the belt tension.
- Inspect the balancer belt before adjusting the belt tension.
- Do not loosen the adjusting nut more than one full turn.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.
3. Disconnect the alternator terminal and the connector, then remove the engine wire harness from the cylinder head cover.
4. Remove the cylinder head cover.
5. Rotate the crankshaft five or six revolutions to set the belt.
6. Set the No. 1 piston at TDC.
7. Loosen the adjusting nut 2/3 - 1 turn.
8. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise three teeth on the camshaft pulley.
9. Tighten the adjusting nut.
10. After adjusting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt to 245 Nm (181 ft. lbs.).
11. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.