Rodeo LS 4WD V6-3.2L (1998)
For correct belt stretch, the doffed line must meet the green mark on the crankshaft timing pulley at the 9 o'clock position. If there isn't enough
slack to slip the belt over the pulley in the correct position, turn the crankshaft a few degrees counterclockwise, install the belt, then turn the
crankshaft back to the 9 o'clock position.
5. Place the tensioner pusher in a soft-jawed vise, then slowly compress the tensioner pusher pin until it lines up with the two small holes in the
tensioner pusher housing.
6. Insert a straightened heavy duty paper clip through the holes in the housing. This will hold the pin in its compressed position.
NOTE:
A new tensioner pusher comes with its pin held compressed by a special wire. If you install a new tensioner pusher, save the wire for future
use.
7. Install the tensioner pusher:
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Install the lower bolt loosely.
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Push the tensioner pusher up against the tensioner pulley, then install the upper bolt, and torque it to 25 N.m (15 lb-ft).
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Torque the lower bolt to 25 N.m (15 lb-ft).
8. Remove the wire or paper clip from the tensioner pusher, and remove the binder clips from the camshaft pulleys.
9. Verify the timing belt is correctly installed:
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Rotate the crankshaft three complete turns.
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Align the crankshaft timing pulley notch with the mark on the oil pump housing.
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Check the green marks on both camshaft pulleys; they should line up with the valve cover timing marks.
