Accent L L4-1495cc 1.5L SOHC MFI (2001)
Timing Belt: Adjustments
ADJUSTING TIMING BELT TENSION
1. Lift the vehicle by using of jack.
2. Rotate the steering wheel counter-clockwise thoroughly.
NOTE: Do watch not to over load.
3. Remove the engine support bracket.
4. Remove the water pump pulley.
5. Remove the timing belt upper cover.
6. Remove the spark plug.
7. Place the piston of No. 1 cylinder to TDC of the compression stroke by rotating the crankshaft clockwise.
NOTE: Crankshaft is to be rotated clockwise otherwise, the tension is inadequately adjusted.
8. Loosen the tensioner bolt of pivot side and slot side.
9. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise as many as 2 teeth of sprocket.