Accent GT Coupe L4-1495cc 1.5L DOHC MFI (1997)
Timing Belt: Testing and Inspection
With Tension Gauge
1. Rotate the crankshaft in a counterclockwise direction to position of 90 degrees before top dead center as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Make sure the valves are adjusted properly
2. Measure the belt tension in the middle of the tension side span using the tension gauge. (BORROUGHS BT-33-73F TYPE)
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Timing belt tension (In cool condition) 9.5-16.5 kg (20.9-36.4 lb).
NOTE:
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Put arm on bottom of belt teeth. And put spindle on the middle of belt back surface.
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Keep hand off from indicating part.