740 L4-2320cc 2.3L DOHC B234F (Can) (1992)
Timing Belt: Adjustments
Timing Belt, Checking/Adjustment
Special tool: 998 8500
To be carried out 10000 km (6250 miles) (USA: 5000 miles) following belt replacement.
Procedure to be carried out with engine warm to touch (approx. 40°C / 104°F).
CAUTION: See table in specifications if checking/adjustment is carried out at other engine temperature.
Checking
Turn engine to TDC in No.1 cylinder
Remove upper transmission cover (1).
Check that markings on camshaft pulleys are opposite markings on transmission mounting plate.
Check that marking on crankshaft is opposite TDC marking.
Check belt tension
Position gauge 998 8500 between exhaust camshaft pulley and tensioner.
Read gauge.
If belt tension is correct, reading should be between 3.2 and 4.2 units.
If tension is correct, install transmission cover (1). If tension is incorrect, belt must be adjusted as described in operations below.
Adjustment