Timing Components: Testing and Inspection

Camshaft Drive Toothed Belt, 4-Cylinder Gasoline Engines without Change Interval, Checking

- Remove the upper toothed belt guard.

- Turn the crankshaft completely at least one time and check the condition of the toothed belt at the following points:






• Cranks, cross-sectional breaks, tears (on side of cover) - arrow -

• Lateral movement

• Fraying of cords

• Tears (in tooth base) - arrow -

• Separation (cover layer, belt cords)

• Surface cracks (plastic shroud)

• Oil or grease contamination

• It is essential to replace toothed belt if malfunctions are found. This will prevent any belt malfunctions. Replacing the belt is a repair procedure.