Timing Belt: Testing and Inspection
Removal / Installation1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Remove the right front wheel.
Timing Components:
4. Remove in the order shown in the image, referring to Removal Note.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
Removal Note
Crankshaft pulley:
1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise and face the pin on the crankshaft pulley downward.
2. Mount the SST to the crankshaft pulley to hold the crankshaft.
3. Remove timing belt pulley bolt (A), then crankshaft pulley bolts (B).
Caution: The crankshaft position sensor rotor is on the rear of the crankshaft pulley, and can be damaged easily.
No.3 engine mount:
1. Support the engine by using the SST.
2. Remove the No.3 engine mount sub bracket.
3. Remove the No.3 engine mount rubber.
4. Remove the No.3 engine mount bracket.
Timing belt:
Note: Mark the timing belt rotation on the belt for proper reinstallation.
1. Install the timing belt pulley bolt into the crankshaft.
2. Turn the crankshaft clockwise and align the all timing marks. (No.1 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke.)
Caution: When removing the bolt, hold the tensioner so that the bolt holes are aligned, otherwise the threads can be damaged.
3. Remove the auto tensioner.
Caution: The following will damage the belt and shorten its life; Forcefully twisting it, turning it inside out, bending it, or allowing oil or grease on it.
4. Remove the timing belt.
Installation Note
Timing belt auto tensioner:
1. Measure the auto tensioner rod projection (A). Replace the auto tensioner if necessary.
Projection (A) (Free length): 14-16 mm (0.56-0.62 in)
2. Check the auto tensioner for oil leakage. Replace the auto tensioner if necessary.
3. Slowly press in the tensioner rod by using a press.
Caution: Applying pressure of more than 9.8 kn (1,000 kgf, 2,200 lbf) can damage the auto tensioner.
4. Insert a pin into the second hole in the body as shown to hold the tensioner rod.
Pin diameter: 1.6 mm (0.063 in)
Timing belt:
1. Turn the camshafts clockwise and align the timing marks.
2. Using the timing belt pulley bolt, turn the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks.
3. Install the timing belt on the pulleys in the order shown below.
(1) Timing belt pulley
(2) No.2 idler pulley
(3) Camshaft pulley (LH)
(4) No.1 idler pulleys
(5) Camshaft pulley (RH)
(6) Tensioner pulley
4. Tighten the bolts while pressing the auto tensioner in the direction of the arrow, then tighten the auto tensioner mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 19-25 N.m (1.9-2.6 kgf.m, 14-18 ft.lbf)
5. Remove the pin from the auto tensioner to apply tension to the belt.
6. Turn the crankshaft clockwise twice, and align the timing marks.
7. Verify that all timing marks are correctly aligned. If not, remove the timing belt and repeat from timing belt auto tensioner installation.
8. Check the timing belt deflection by applying moderate pressure 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf) midway between the No.1 idler pulleys. If not correct, replace the auto tensioner.
Deflection: 6.0-8.0 mm (0.24-0.31 in)
No.3 Engine mount:
1. Install the No.3 engine mount bracket.
2. Install the No.3 engine mount rubber.
3. Install the No.3 engine mount sub bracket.
Tightening torque:
(A): 44-60 N.m (4.4-6.2 kgf.m, 32-44 ft.lbf)
(B): 75-104 N.m (7.6-10.7 kgf.m, 55-77.3 ft.lbf)
4. Remove the SST (Support, engine).
Crankshaft pulley:
1. Remove timing belt pulley bolt (A).
2. Install the crankshaft pulley and hand tighten bolt (A) and bolts (B).
3. Mount the SST on the crankshaft pulley to hold the crankshaft.
4. Tighten pulley bolts (B), then crankshaft pulley bolt (A).
Tightening torque:
(A): 157-166 N.m (16-17 kgf.m, 116-122 ft.lbf)
(B): 26-30 N.m (2.6-3.1 kgf.m, 19-22 ft.lbf)
Steps After Installation
1. Install the right front wheel.
2. Fill the radiator and radiator reservoir with the specified amount and type of engine coolant.
3. Start the engine and check the following:
- Runout or contact of pulley or drive belt
- Ignition timing
4. Turn off the engine and check the drive belt.
5. Recheck the engine coolant level.