Timing Belt Lower Front Cover Replacement

Timing Belt Lower Front Cover Replacement

Special Tools
* EN-6625 - Crankshaft Locking Device
* EN-45059 - Torque Angle Sensor Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Special Tools).

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement (Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement).
4. Remove the generator and air conditioning compressor belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (Service and Repair).




5. Remove the bolt (1).




6. Install EN-6625 - locking device (2) to block the crankshaft.
7. Install the bolt (1).




8. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt (1).
9. Remove the crankshaft balancer (2).




10. Remove the 4 lower timing belt cover bolts (2).
11. Remove the lower timing belt cover (1).

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the lower timing belt cover (1).
2. Install the 4 lower timing belt cover bolts (2) and tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb in).




3. Install the crankshaft balancer (2).
4. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt (1) and tighten in 3 passes using the EN-45059 - sensor kit :

1. First pass to 95 Nm (70 lb ft).
2. Second pass to 45°.
3. Third pass to 15°.




5. Remove the bolt and the nut (1).
6. Remove EN-6625 - locking device (2) to block the crankshaft.




7. Install and tighten bolt (1) to 75 Nm (55 lb ft).
8. Install the generator and air conditioning compressor belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Install the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement (Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement).
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Close the hood.