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Timing Belt

NOTE:
- Mark the direction of rotation on the belt before removing.
- Replace the rubber seals if there is oil leakage between the cylinder head and cover.
- Do not use the middle cover and lower cover for storing removed items.
- Clean the middle cover and lower cover before installation.

Timing Components:





NOTE: When installing a new crankshaft and/or new bolt:
(1) tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to 196 Nm (20.0 kgf.m, 145 ft. lbs.),
(2) loosen bolt,
(3) retighten it to 177 Nm (18.0 kgf.m, 130 ft. lbs.).