Legacy GT LTD Sedan AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (2001)
Timing Belt: Service and Repair
Installation
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.
INSTALLATION
Automatic Belt Tension Adjuster Assembly and Belt Idler
1. Preparation for installation of automatic belt tension adjuster assembly;
CAUTION:
^
Always use a vertical type pressing tool to move the adjuster rod down.
^
Do not use a lateral type vise.
^
Push adjuster rod vertically.
^
Be sure to slowly move the adjuster rod down applying a pressure of 294 N (30 kg, 66 lbs.).
^
Press-in the push adjuster rod gradually taking more than three minutes.
^
Do not allow press pressure to exceed 9,807 N (1,000 kg, 2,205 lbs.).
^
Press the adjuster rod as far as the end surface of the cylinder. Do not press the adjuster rod into the cylinder. Doing so may damage the
cylinder.
^
Do not release press pressure until stopper pin is completely inserted.
1) Attach the automatic belt tension adjuster assembly to the vertical pressing tool.
2) Slowly move the adjuster rod down with a pressure of 294 N (30 kg, 66 lbs.) until the adjuster rod is aligned with the stopper pin hole in the
cylinder.
3) With a 2 mm (0.08 inch) diameter stopper pin or a 2 mm (0.08 inch) (nominal) diameter hex bar wrench inserted into the stopper pin hole in
the cylinder, secure the adjuster rod.
