Timing Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair

Camshaft drive belt, tensioning

Requirements

^ Engine must be at most warm to the touch
^ Camshaft sprocket at cyl. 1 TDC.






- Tension camshaft drive belt by turning eccentric to left with T 10020 2 hole wrench to stop (arrow).
- Tension is correct when notch - 1 and indicator -2- align (Check using mirror).
- Tighten mounting nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
- Turn crankshaft two rotations in engine engine direction of rotation and check camshaft drive belt tension again It is important that the last 45°(1/8 turn) of rotation is made without interruption.
^ Specification: Notch -1 and indicator - 2 align.
- Install camshaft drive belt guard, upper section.
- Install ribbed belt tensioner and torque to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
- Install ribbed belt.
- Install sound dampening pan and engine cover.