Timing Belt: Adjustments

TIMING BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove the engine cover (A).





2. Remove RH front wheel.
3. Remove the 4 bolts (B) and timing belt upper cover (A).





4. Slacker the tensioner bolt.

NOTE: When check the timing belt tension or install the timing belt tensioner, must it the engine oil temperature is between 15°C (59°F) and 25°C (77°F).

5. Using a hex wrench, turn the adjuster counterclockwise to make the indicator of the arm located at the center of the base.





CAUTION: Do not rotate the adjuster clockwise. It will result in auto tensioner's functional problem.

6. Tightening tensioner bolt with fixing the indicator not to move.
Tightening torque
Tensioner bolt: 22.6 - 28.4 Nm (2.3 - 2.9 kgf.m, 16.6 - 21.0 lb-ft)
7. Turn the crankshaft two revolutions in the operating direction (clockwise) and check that the indicator is in the center of base.
8. If the indicator is not located at the center of base, slacken the bolt and repeat the above procedure.
9. Install the timing belt upper cover (A) with the four bolts (B).
Tightening torque 7.8 - 9.8 Nm (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)





10. Install RH front wheel.
11. Install engine cover (A) with the four bolts.