Diamante Sedan V6-3.5L SOHC (1999)
>B< Timing Belt Installation
1. Align the timing marks of the camshaft sprockets and crankshaft sprocket.
2. Install the timing belt by the following procedure so that there is no defection in the timing belt between each sprocket and pulley.
1) Crankshaft sprocket
2) Idler pulley
3) Camshaft sprocket Front side)
4) Water pump pulley
5) Camshaft sprocket (rear side)
6) Tension pulley
CAUTION: The camshaft sprocket (rear side) can turn easily due to the spring force applied, so be careful not to get your fingers caught.
3. Turn the camshaft sprocket (right side) counterclockwise until the tension side of the timing belt is firmly stretched, and then check again that
all timing marks are aligned.
4. Use the special tool to push the tension pulley into the timing belt, and then temporarily tighten the center bolt.
5. Use the special tool to turn the crankshaft 1/4 of a turn counterclockwise and then turn it again clockwise until the timing marks are aligned.