Prelude L4-1955cc 2000 (1987)
Fig. 21 Timing belt replacement.
9.
Remove lower cover but leave the loosened adjustment and pivot bolts in place, and then remove timing belt, Fig. 21.
10.
If necessary, remove timing belt tensioner and timing belt driving gear.
11.
Reverse steps 4 through 10 to install.
12.
For final adjustment, proceed as follows:
a. Rotate crankshaft until No. 1 cylinder is at TDC (top dead center) compression stroke.
b. Working through lower belt cover, loosen belt tensioner adjustment bolt. Do not remove adjustment bolt.
c. Rotate crankshaft counterclockwise until camshaft timing gear has rotated three teeth to place tension on timing belt.
d. Torque adjustment bolt to 31-35 ft. lbs.
13.
If crankshaft pulley bolt loosened during previous steps, torque bolt to 83 ft. lbs.