Inspection

Timing Belt Inspection and Adjustment (Inspection)


Special Tools
* MK-6340 /KM-6340-Left/KM-6340-Right Locking Tool
* MK-6628 Locking Tool



Removal Procedure





1. Detach the front toothed belt cover (upper). Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Installation (Overhaul) .
2. Raise the vehicle by its full height.
3. Remove the lower engine cover and the right engine splash guard.
4. Set the engine to "TDC".
Set the torsional vibration balancer in the direction of the engine rotation to "1st cylinder TDC" (mark 1).
5. Lower the vehicle by its full height.





Important: Recognizable from the lettering "Right" (arrow)


6. Prepare the right half of MK-6340 for use on the U 18 XER engine.

* Detach the front panel (1) from MK-6340 KM-6340-Right.
* Unscrew the 2 bolts (2).






Important: The spot-type marking (4) on the intake camshaft adjuster does not correspond to the groove of MK-6340 KM-6340-Left during this process but must be somewhat above as shown.


The spot type marking (3) on the exhaust camshaft adjuster must correspond to the groove on MK-6340 KM-6340-Right .


7. Insert MK-6340 into the camshaft timing gears.
Insert MK-6340 KM-6340-Left (1) and MK-6340 KM-6340-Right (2) in the camshaft adjuster as shown.
8. Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Installation.




Important: If MK-6628 cannot be inserted, the timing must be set.


9. Insert MK-6628 (1) into the camshafts.
Align the camshafts horizontally by the hexagon (arrows) until MK-6628 can be inserted in both camshafts.
10. Raise the vehicle by its full height.
11. Check the position of crankshaft.
Marking on torsional vibration damper must align with the marking on the lower part of the toothed belt cover.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the lower engine cover and the right engine splash guard.
2. Lower the vehicle by its full height.
3. Remove MK-6628
4. Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Installation.
5. Remove MK-6340 .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

6. Attach the bracket.

Tighten the 2 bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

7. Attach front toothed belt cover (upper). Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Installation (Overhaul) .