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Honda Prelude L4-1958cc SOHC (1988)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Specifications (page 4 of 7)

Make
Honda
Model
Prelude
Engine
L4-1958cc SOHC
Year
1988
Section
Timing Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 7
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Timing Belt: Adjustments

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

NOTE:  Tensioner is spring loaded to apply proper tension to the belt automatically.

1. Set the No. 1 piston at TDC.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the adjust bolt.
3. Rotate crankshaft counterclockwise 3 teeth on camshaft pulley to create tension on timing belt.
4. Tighten adjust bolt, torque to:

Specification: 43 Nm (31 ft.lbs.).

5. If pulley bolt broke loose while turning crank, retorque to:

Specification: 150 Nm (108 ft.lbs.).

NOTE:  Put transmission in gear and set parking brake before retorquing pulley bolt.

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