Baja F4-2.5L SOHC (2003)
Timing Belt: Service and Repair
Timing Belt Assembly
CAUTION: INTERFERENCE ENGINE
When installing the timing belt, be sure to align all alignment marks on the belt with corresponding marks on the sprockets. If incorrectly installed,
interference between pistons and valves may occur.
REMOVAL
TIMING BELT
1. Remove V-belt.
2. Remove crankshaft pulley.
3. Remove belt cover.
4. Remove timing belt guide. (MT vehicle only)
5. If alignment mark (a) and/or arrow mark (which indicates rotation direction) on timing belt fade away, put new marks before removing timing belt
as shown in procedures below.
1. Turn crankshaft using ST. Align mark (a) of sprocket to cylinder block notch (b) and ensure that right side cam sprocket mark (c), cam cap and
cylinder head matching surface (d) and/or left side cam sprocket mark (e) and belt cover notch (f) are properly adjusted.
ST 499987500 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET