Frontier SC King Cab 4WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2001)
part B.
6. Loosen tensioner lock nut, keeping tensioner steady with hexagon wrench.
7. Set feeler gauge as shown in figure which is 0.5 mm (0.0206 inch) thick and 12.7 mm (0.500 inch) wide.
8. Turn crankshaft clockwise until feeler gauge is positioned as shown in figure.
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Timing belt will move about 2.5 teeth.
9. Tighten tensioner lock nut, keeping tensioner steady with hexagon wrench.
10. Turn crankshaft clockwise or counterclockwise, and remove feeler gauge.
11. Turn crankshaft clockwise at least two times, then slowly set No. 1 piston at TDC on its compression stroke.
12. Measure deflection of timing belt midway between camshaft pulleys while pushing with 98 N (10 kg, 22 lbs.) force.
Belt deflection when engine is cold (Reference value): 13 - 15 mm (0.51 - 0.59 inch)/98 N (10 kg, 22 lbs.)
13. If NG, return to step 1.
14. Install lower and upper belt covers.