B2300 Regular Cab 2WD L4-2.3L VIN A (1997)
1. Remove the timing belt outer cover bolt.
2. Release the seven cover interlocking tabs and remove the cover.
Timing belt:
Caution: If you attempt to remove the timing belt or to adjust tension without loosening both timing belt tensioner adjusting bolt and spring
pivot bolt, you will break SST (49 UNO1 067) when you attempt to relieve tension on belt.
1. Loosen the timing belt spring pivot bolt. Do not remove.
2. Hold tensioner with SST.
3. While holding tensioner, loosen adjusting bolt and gradually release spring tension.
4. Using adjusting tool, rotate tensioner, against spring pressure, as far clockwise as possible. While holding, tighten adjusting bolt to hold tensioner
away from belt.
5. Remove the timing belt.
Installation Note
Timing belt:
1. Loosen tensioner adjusting bolt.
2. Using SST; pry tensioner clockwise against spring tension as far as possible.
3. Tighten adjusting bolt to hold tensioner in released position.
