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Honda Civic L4-1493cc 1.5L SOHC (VTEC) (1993)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Adjustments

Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Engine
L4-1493cc 1.5L SOHC (VTEC)
Year
1993
Section
Timing Belt › Adjustments
MaintenanceAdjustments
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Timing Belt: Adjustments

Tension Adjustment

CAUTION:Always adjust timing belt tension with the engine cold.

NOTE:
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The tensioner is spring-loaded to apply proper tension to the belt automatically after making the following adjustment.

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Always rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise when viewed from the pulley side. Rotating clockwise may result in improper adjustment of
the belt tension.

1. Remove the cylinder head cover.
2. Remove the upper cover.
3. Set the No.1 piston at TDC.
4. Loosen the adjusting bolt 180 degrees.
5. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise 3-teeth on the camshaft pulley to create tension on the timing belt.
6. Make sure the timing belt and the camshaft pulley are engaged securely.
7. Torque the adjusting bolt to 45 Nm (4.5 kg-m, 33 lb-ft).
8. After adjusting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt to specified torque.

Specified Torque: 185 Nm (18.5 kg-m, 134 lb-ft)

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