Prelude L4-2.3L DOHC (1992)
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Before installing the timing belt, position the crankshaft and camshaft pulleys.
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Install the timing belt with the No. 1 piston at Top Dead Center TDC on the compression stroke.
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When turning the crankshaft with a socket wrench, install the crankshaft pulley and the pulley bolt.
CAUTION: Remove the pin punches after installing the timing belt.
18. Install the timing belt in the reverse order of removal. Adjust the valve clearance.
19. Perform the timing belt tension adjustment.
20. Tighten the 6 x 1.0 mm bolt to lock the timing belt adjuster arm.
21. Make sure the crankshaft is positioned with the No.1 cylinder at TDC.
22. Align the groove on the front balancer shaft pulley with the pointer on the oil pump body as shown.
23. Align the rear balancer shaft pulley by using a 6 x 100 mm bolt or equivalent as an alignment tool. Scribe a line 74 mm from the end of the bolt.
Insert the bolt into the maintenance hole to the scribed line.
24. Loosen the adjusting nut and verify that the timing balancer belt adjuster moves freely.
25. Install the timing balancer belt.
26. Turn the crankshaft pulley about one turn, then tight en the adjusting nut to the specified torque.
NOTE: Both belt adjusters are spring loaded to properly tension the belts. Do not apply any extra pressure to the pulleys or tensioners while
performing the adjustment.