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Timing Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair




Timing Belt Tensioner Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXV, 1.8L 2H0, and LUW)

Special Tools
* EN-6333 - Timing Belt Tensioner Locking Pin
* EN-6340 - Camshaft Locking Tool
* EN-6625 - Crankshaft Locking Device

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Special Tools).

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Removal (1.6L LDE, LXV, 1.8L 2H0, and LUW) (44. Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Removal).
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement (Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement).
5. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Lower the vehicle.




7. Set crankshaft balancer in direction of engine rotation to "cylinder 1 TDC of combustion stroke" (1).




8. Prepare the right half of the EN-6340 - locking tool.

1. Remove the 2 bolts (2)
2. Remove the front panel (1)




9. Install the EN-6340 - locking tool into the camshaft adjusters.

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

* Install the EN-6340 - locking tool -left (1) in the camshaft adjusters as shown.

Note: The spot type marking (3) on the exhaust camshaft adjuster must correspond to the groove on EN-6340-right.

* Install EN-6340 - locking tool -right (2) in the camshaft adjusters as shown.

10. Remove EN-6340 - locking tool.
11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




12. Remove the bolt (1).




13. Install EN-6625 - locking device (2) to block the crankshaft.
14. Install the bolt (1).
15. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Removal. 5. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
16. Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement (Engine Mount Bracket Replacement).
17. Remove the timing belt center front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Center Front Cover Removal (45. Timing Belt Center Front Cover Removal).
18. Remove the timing belt lower front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Lower Front Cover Removal (46. Timing Belt Lower Front Cover Removal).




19. Loosen the timing belt tensioner bolt.
20. Apply tension to the drive belt tensioner (2) in the direction of the arrow, using an allen key (1).
21. Install the EN-6333 - locking pin (3).




22. Remove the timing belt tensioner bolt (1) and the timing belt tensioner (2).

Installation Procedure

1. Clean the timing belt tensioner thread.




2. Install the timing belt tensioner (2).
3. Install the timing belt tensioner bolt (3).




4. Apply tension to the drive belt tensioner (2) in the direction of the arrow, using an allen key (1).
5. Remove the EN-6333 - locking pin (3).

Note: The timing belt tensioner moves automatically to the correct position.

6. Release tension on timing belt tensioner.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

7. Tighten the timing belt tensioner bolt to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
8. Install the timing belt lower front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Lower Front Cover Installation (90. Timing Belt Lower Front Cover Installation).
9. Install the timing belt center front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Center Front Cover Installation (91. Timing Belt Center Front Cover Installation).
10. Install the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement (Engine Mount Bracket Replacement).
11. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Installation. 30. Crankshaft Balancer Installation




12. Remove bolt (1).
13. Remove EN-6625 - locking device (2) to block the crankshaft.




14. Install the bolt (1) and tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb ft).
15. Lower the vehicle.




16. Check the timing

Note: Note the marking at the camshaft sprockets.

* Turn the crankshaft 720° in the direction of engine rotation by the bolt on the crankshaft balancer.

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

* Install EN-6340-left - locking tool (1) into the camshaft adjusters as shown.

Note: The spot type marking (3) on the exhaust camshaft adjuster must correspond to the groove on EN-6340-right.

* Install EN-6340-right - locking tool (2) into the camshaft adjusters as shown.
* Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).





Note: Note the marking at the crankshaft balancer and the cover.

17. Control the crankshaft balancer position.
Markings on torsional crankshaft balancer (1) and lower cover (1) must align.
18. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (Service and Repair).
19. Install the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement (Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement).
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Remove the EN-6340 - locking tool.
22. Install the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Installation (1.6L LDE, LXV, 1.8L 2H0, and LUW) (92. Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Installation).
23. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0) (Service and Repair).

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