Mirage L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC Turbo (1989)
NOTE: The same camshaft sprocket is used for the intake and exhaust camshafts and is provided with two timing marks. When the sprocket is
mounted on the exhaust camshaft, use the timing mark on the right with the dowel pin hole on top. For the intake camshaft sprocket,
use the one on the left with the dowel pin hole on top.
(2) Align the crankshaft sprocket timing marks.
(3) Align the oil pump sprocket timing marks.
(4) Install the timing belt around sprockets as follows:
(a) Install the timing belt around the tensioner pulley and crankshaft sprocket and secure the timing belt onto the tensioner pulley with your
left hand.
(b) Pulling the belt with your right hand, install it around the oil pump sprocket.
(c) Install the belt around the idler pulley.
(d) Install it around the intake camshaft sprocket.
(e) Turn the exhaust camshaft sprocket one tooth clockwise to align its timing mark with the cylinder head top surface (see illustration in
step 1). Then, pulling the belt with both hands, install it around the exhaust camshaft sprocket.
(f) Gently raise the tensioner pulley as shown by the arrow, so that the belt does not sag, and temporarily tighten the center bolt.
10. INSTALLATION OF TIMING BELT LOWER COVER / 9. TIMING BELT UPPER COVER
