Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

CAUTION: Incorrect removal or installation of the timing belt can result in damage to internal engine components.

For complete Timing Belt Removal and Installation information, please refer to Timing Belt; Service and Repair. Timing Belt


TEMPORARILY INSTALL TIMING BELT

NOTICE: The engine should be cold.





a. Use the crankshaft pulley bolt to turn the crankshaft, and align the dot mark on the crankshaft timing pulley and the timing mark on the oil pump body.
b. Remove any oil or water on the crankshaft timing pulley and idler pulley, and keep them clean.





c. Install the timing belt on the crankshaft timing pulley and idler pulley.

HINT: When re-using timing belt: Align the matchmarks of the crankshaft timing pulley and timing belt, and install the belt with the arrow pointing in the direction of engine revolution.


CONNECT TIMING BELT TO CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEYS





HINT: When re-using timing belt:
- Check that the matchmark on the timing belt matches the end of the No. 1 timing belt cover.
- If the matchmark does not align, shift the meshing of the timing belt and crankshaft timing pulley until they align.
- Align the matchmarks of the timing belt and camshaft timing pulleys.

a. Remove any oil or water on the camshaft timing pulley, and keep it clean.





b. Install the timing belt, checking the tension between the crankshaft timing pulley and intake camshaft timing pulley.

CHECK VALVE TIMING





a. Slowly turn the crankshaft pulley 2 revolutions from TDC to TDC.

NOTICE: Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.





b. Check that each pulley aligns with the timing marks as shown in the illustration.
If the marks do not align, remove the timing belt and reinstall it.