Sportage 2WD L4-2.0L DOHC (1996)
2. Align the mating marks on the camshaft pulleys with the alignment marks on the seal plate.
NOTE: For intake side camshaft pulley align "I" mark. For exhaust side camshaft pulley align mark.
3. Install the timing belt so that there is no looseness at the tension side, and at the two camshaft pulleys.
CAUTION:
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If the timing belt is being reused, it must be reinstalled to rotate in the original direction.
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Check that there is no oil, grease, or dirt on the timing belt.
4. Loosen the tensioner lock bolt.
5. Turn the crankshaft two complete revolutions in the direction of rotation.
6. Check that the mating marks are correctly aligned. If not aligned correctly, remove the timing belt and tensioner, and return to step 1.
7. Turn the crankshaft to align the "S" mark of the exhaust camshaft pulley with the seal plate mating mark.
8. Tighten the timing belt tensioner lock bolt.
