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. Refer to Crankshaft Pulley Replacement.
3. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement.
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 (3).
2. Install the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement.
3. Install the crankshaft pulley. Refer to Crankshaft Pulley Replacement.
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.).