Prelude L4-1958cc SOHC (1988)
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.