Laser FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo (1993)
29.
Loosen the tensioner pulley center bolt, attach special tool no. MD998767 (or MD998752) and apply 2.7 N-m (24 in.lbs.) torque to pulley (with
beam type torque wrench) as shown in Figure 15. WITH TORQUE APPLIED TO THE TENSIONER PULLEY, tighten the attaching bolt, then
torque to 49 +/- 6 N-m (36 +/- 4 ft.lbs.).
Caution:
Failure to follow this procedure will cause the belt tension to exceed the range of the auto tensioner limits and result in premature timing belt failure
or jumping.
NOTE:
IF THE VEHICLE BODY INTERFERES WITH THE SPECIAL TOOL AND THE TORQUE WRENCH, RAISE THE ENGINE UP SLIGHTLY
UNTIL THERE IS ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.
30.
SLOWLY rotate the special tool no. MD998738 until it makes contact with the tensioner arm and remove the allen wrench from the auto tensioner
(Figure 16).
31.
Back off the special tool and rotate the crankshaft SIX complete turns clockwise.
32.
Measure the auto tensioner push rod position with a drill bit (distance between the tensioner arm and auto tensioner body) to ensure that it falls
within the specification of 3.8-4.5 mm (.15-.18 in.) as shown in Figure 17.
NOTE:
WAIT 15 MINUTES AFTER THE ALLEN WRENCH IS REMOVED FROM AUTO TENSIONER (FOR PLUNGER ROD TO STABILIZE)
BEFORE MEASURING. IF THE PLUNGER ROD IS OUT OF SPECIFICATION, RESET THE AUTO TENSIONER (STEPS 10, 11 AND 12)
