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Honda Prelude L4-1955cc 2000 (1987)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Adjustments (page 2 of 3)

Make
Honda
Model
Prelude
Engine
L4-1955cc 2000
Year
1987
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceAdjustments · page 2 of 3
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Timing Belt: Service and Repair

Fig. 18 Timing Belt Replacement Procedure.

1.

If necessary, loosen alternator and remove alternator drive belt.

2.

Remove valve cover.

3.

Remove upper timing belt cover.

4.

Rotate crankshaft until No. 1 cylinder is at TDC (top dead center) compression stroke, then align camshaft sprocket timing marks as shown.
Crankshaft may be rotated with engine installed in vehicle using a socket wrench inserted through access hole in the front of left fender well, Fig.
18.

5.

Working through lower belt cover, loosen belt tensioner adjuster and adjustment bolt. Do not remove adjustment bolt.

6.

Draw the timing belt carefully off the driven or camshaft sprocket.

7.

Remove driven gear from camshaft by loosening attaching bolt. Be careful not to lose the special washer and key.

8.

Remove crankshaft pulley from crankshaft end by loosening the attaching bolt. Be careful not to lose the key. On some models with external
mount water pump pulley, it may be necessary to remove the water pump pulley prior to removing the lower cover.

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