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Timing Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.





2. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
3. Remove the timing belt.
4. Remove the timing belt tensioner stud.
5. Remove the timing belt tensioner bolt (2).
6. Remove the timing belt tensioner and tensioner plate (1).

Installation Procedure





Important: Do not tighten the timing belt tensioner stud and bolt to specification until the timing belt is properly installed.

1. Install the timing belt tensioner plate and tensioner to the engine. Secure the plate and tensioner with the timing belt tensioner stud and bolt.
2. Install the timing belt.
3. Install the crankshaft pulley.
4. Push the timing belt tensioner plate up for the timing belt installation.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
Tighten the battery cable to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).