Timing Belt Removal and Installation

Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Notes below.

Timing Belt Removal

Installation Notes:
Tensioner, tensioner spring:





1. Install the tensioner and the tensioner spring.
2. Temporarily secure the tensioner with the spring fully extended.

Timing belt:





1. Verify that the timing belt pulley mark is aligned with the timing mark.





2. Verify that the camshaft pulley marks are aligned with the seal plate marks.

Caution:
- For intake side, align the E mark.
- For exhaust side, align the I mark.





3. Install the timing belt so that there is no looseness at the idler side or between the two camshaft pulleys.

Caution: Do not turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.

4. Turn the crankshaft two turns clockwise, and align the timing belt pulley mark with the timing mark.
5. Verify that the camshaft pulley marks are aligned with the seal plate marks. If not aligned, remove the timing belt and repeat from tensioner installation.

Fig. 71 Tension Set Mark Alignment:

6. Turn the crankshaft 1 and 5/6 turns clockwise, and align the timing belt pulley mark with the tension set mark.





7. Loosen the tensioner lock bolt to apply tension to the timing belt.
8. Tighten the tensioner lock bolt.

Tightening torque: 37 - 52 Nm (3.8-5.3 m-kg, 27-38 ft-lb)

9. Turn the crankshaft 2 and 1/6 turns clockwise and verify that the timing marks are correctly aligned.





10. Measure the timing belt deflection by applying moderate pressure (98 N, 10 kg, 22 lb) midway between the two camshaft pulleys. If the deflection is not correct, repeat from Step 7 above.

Deflection: 9.0 - 11.5mm (0.35 - 0.45 in) at 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)

Cylinder head cover:





1. Apply silicone sealant to the shaded areas as shown in the image.
2. Install the cylinder head cover.

Tightening torque: 4.9 - 8.8 Nm (50 - 90 cm-kg, 43 - 78 in-lb)

Spark plug:

1. Apply antiseize compound or molybdenum-based lubricant to the spark plug threads.





2. Install the spark plugs.

Tightening torque: 15 - 23 Nm (1.5 - 2.3 m-kg, 11 - 17 ft-lb)

Timing belt guide plate, inner:

Caution: Make sure the timing belt inner guide plate is installed in the proper direction.

- Install the timing belt inner guide plate.

Steps after installation:
1. Fill the radiator with the specified amount and type of engine coolant.
2. Connect the negative battery cable.
3. Start the engine and check as follows:
- Engine coolant leakage
- Ignition timing
4. Recheck the engine coolant levels.