Timing Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair

Timing Belt Tensioner Replacement

Special Tools

* EN-6333 - Timing Belt Tensioner Locking Pin

* EN-6340 - Camshaft Locking Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Service and Repair

2. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement Service and Repair

3. Remove the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Removal (LDE, LED, LFJ, LXV, 2H0, LUW, LFH) 12. Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Removal (LDE, LED, LFJ, LXV, 2H0, LUW, LFH)




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




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

1. Remove the 2 bolts (2).

2. Remove the front panel (1).




6. Install the EN-6340 - locking toolinto 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.

7. Install the EN-6340-left - locking tool(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.

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

9. Remove EN-6340 - locking tool.

10. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement Service and Repair.

11. Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement Engine Mount Bracket Replacement.

12. Remove the timing belt center front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Center Front Cover Removal 13. Timing Belt Center Front Cover Removal.

13. Remove the timing belt lower front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Lower Front Cover Removal 15. Timing Belt Lower Front Cover Removal.




14. Loosen the timing belt tensioner bolt.

15. Apply tension to the drive belt tensioner (2) in the direction of the arrow, using an allen key (1).

16. Install the EN-6333 - locking pin(3).




17. 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 (1).




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 89. 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 Replacement Service and Repair.




12. Check the timing.

Note: Note the marking at the camshaft sprockets.

1. Turn the crankshaft 720 degrees 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.

2. 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.

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





Note: Note the marking at the crankshaft balancer and the cover (1) must align before installing the drive belt.

13. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement Service and Repair.

14. Remove the EN-6340 - locking tool.

15. Install the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Installation (LDE, LED, LFJ, LXV, 2H0, LUW, LFH) 92. Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Installation (LDE, LED, LFJ, LXV, 2H0, LUW, LFH).

16. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Service and Repair.