Removal

CAUTION: INTERFERENCE ENGINE
When installing the timing belt, be sure to align all alignment marks on the belt with corresponding marks on the sprockets. If incorrectly installed, interference between pistons and valves may occur.


Crankshaft Pulley and Belt Cover






1. Remove A/C belt. (With A/C model)






2. Remove A/C belt tensioner. (With A/C model)






3. Remove crankshaft pulley bolt. To lock crankshaft, use ST 499977100 Crankshaft Pulley Wrench.
4. Remove crankshaft pulley.






5. Remove belt cover (LH).
6. Remove front belt cover.

Timing Belt






1. Remove timing belt guide. (MT vehicle only)






2. If alignment mark a and/or arrow mark (which indicates rotation direction) on timing belt fade away, put new marks before removing timing belt as shown.






1. Turn crankshaft using ST. Align mark a of sprocket to cylinder block notch b and ensure that right side cam sprocket mark c, cam cap and cylinder head matching surface d and/or left side cam sprocket mark e and belt cover notch f are properly adjusted.

ST 499987500 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET






2. Using white paint, put alignment and/or arrow marks on timing belts in relation to the crank sprocket and cam sprockets.






Specified data:

Z1: 46.8 tooth length
Z2: 43.7 tooth

3. Remove belt idler (No. 2).






4. Remove belt idler No. 2.






5. Remove timing belt.


Belt Idler and Automatic Belt Tension Adjuster Assembly






1. Remove belt idler (No. 1).






2. Remove automatic belt tension adjuster assembly.