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13. Timing Belt Removal




Timing Belt Removal

Special Tools
* KM-6025
* KM-6333 Fixing Rod
* MK-6340 Locking Tool
* MK-6628 Locking Tool




1. Set the engine to top dead center (TDC).
Turn the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation, by the torsional vibration dampener bolt, to cylinder 1 TDC of combustion stroke.





Important: The right half of the MK-6340 can be recognized by the lettering "Right", arrow, on the tool.


2. Prepare the right half of the MK-6340 for use on the 2HO engine.

1. Detach the front panel (1) from the MK-6340 -Right.
2. Remove the 2 bolts (2).





Important:
* The spot-type marking (4) on the intake camshaft adjuster does not correspond to the groove of the MK-6340 -Left (1) during this process, but must be somewhat above.

* The spot type marking (3) on the exhaust camshaft adjuster must correspond to the groove on MK-6340 -Right (2).


3. Insert the MK-6340 -Left (1) and the MK-6340 -Right (2) in the camshaft adjuster.




4. Insert the MK-6628 (1) into the camshafts.

Important: If the MK-6628 (1) cannot be inserted, the timing must be set.


5. Align the camshafts horizontally by the hexagon, arrows, until the MK-6628 can be inserted in both camshafts.




6. Using an Allen key (1), apply tension to the timing belt tension roller (2) in the direction of the arrow. Install using the KM-6333 (3).
7. Stop the timing belt tensioner.




8. Remove the timing belt tensioner bolt (2).
9. Remove the timing belt tensioner (1).
10. Remove the timing belt.
11. Remove the KM-6025.
Detach the screwed connection.