Colt Vista 2WD L4-1997cc 2.0L SOHC (1984)
8. Align timing mark on camshaft sprocket with that on cylinder head.
9. Align timing mark on crankshaft sprocket with that on front case.
10. Align timing mark on oil pump sprocket with that on front case.
Preventing Rotation Of Left Silent Shaft
11. When timing mark on oil pump pulley is aligned with that on front case, be sure to remove plug on left side of cylinder block and insert a screw
driver having shaft 8 mm (.3 in.) in diameter. If it can be inserted 60 mm (2.36 in.) or more, alignment is correct. If it can be inserted only 25 mm
(1 in.), turn oil pump sprocket through a turn and realign timing marks. Check to ensure that screwdriver can be inserted more than 60 mm (2.36
in.). Keep screw driver inserted until installation of timing belt is finished.
12. Install timing belt. While making sure that tension side of belt is not slackened, install timing belt onto crankshaft sprocket, oil pump sprocket and
camshaft sprocket in that order.
13. Loosen tensioner mounting bolt and nut. By so doing, tensioner will be moved by spring and will apply tension to belt.
14. Check that portion of belt which is indicated by arrow A to make sure that it is not floating up.
15. Tighten tensioner mounting nut and bolt. Tighten slot side bolt before tightening fulcrum side nut. If fulcrum side nut is tightened earlier, tension
bracket will be turned together and belt will be overtensioned.
16. Check to ensure that timing marks on all sprockets are in alignment with respective timing marks.
17. Turn crankshaft.
CAUTION: Do not turn crankshaft in reverse direction. Crankshaft should be turned smoothly clockwise.
18. Loosen tensioner mounting nut and bolt.
19. Tighten tensioner mounting nut and bolt. Be sure to tighten fulcrum side nut and bolt in Step 15.
Adjusting Timing Belt Tension
20. Check to ensure that when center of belt span on tension side and seal line of under cover are held between thumb and forefinger as illustrated,
clearance C between belt and seal line is as follows:
Clearance C ................................................................................................................................................................................ Approx. 14 mm. (.55 in.)
