Accent L Hatch Back L4-1495cc 1.5L SOHC MFI (2000)
4. To install the timing belt tensioner, first mount the tensioner, spring, and spacer. Temporarily tighten the bolts. Next, temporarily tighten the
tensioner long hole side washer and bolts. Install the bottom end of the spring against the front case as shown in the illustration.
5. Secure the tensioner, postponed towards the coolant pump.
6. Install the timing belt on the crankshaft sprocket.
7. Install the timing belt on the camshaft sprocket. When the timing belt is installed on the camshaft sprocket, make sure that the tension side is tight.
Then, check to ensure that when the tension side is tightened by turning the camshaft sprocket in a reverse direction, all timing marks are in line.
8. Loosen the tensioner mounting bolts 1 and 2 in that order as shown. This will apply spring tension to the timing belt only. Check the belt to ensure
that it is not out of position.
9. Tighten the tensioner tightening bolts 1 and 2 in that order. If the bolt 1 is tightened first, the tensioner will move with the belt in the direction that
the belt is tightened.
10. Give the crankshaft one turn in operating direction (clock - wise) and realign crankshaft sprocket timing mark with the top dead center position.
CAUTION: Do not turn the crankshaft in a counterclockwise direction. The crankshaft should turn smoothly.
11. Loosen the tensioner attaching bolt 1 and 2 in that order.
12. Tighten the tensioner attaching bolts 2 and 1 in that order to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tensioner attaching bolt: 20 - 27 Nm (200 - 270 kgf-cm, 15 - 20 ft. lbs.)
13. Then recheck the belt tension.Verify that when the tensioner and the tension side of the timing belt are pushed in horizontally with a moderate
force [approx. 49N (11 lbs.)], the timing belt is offset from bolt head center by approximately bolt of the tensioner adjusting bolt head radius.
