Inspection

Inspection

1. Disconnect the alternator terminal and the connector then remove the engine wire harness from the cylinder head cover.
2. Remove the cylinder head cover.
3. Remove the upper cover.

4. Rotate the pulley in the direction of the arrow.
5. Inspect the timing belt for cracks, oil or coolant soaking and wear of the teeth in the area arrowed.
6. Replace the belt if oil or coolant soaked.
7. Remove any oil or solvent that gets on the belt or on the pulleys.
8. After inspecting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt.

Tension Adjustment

CAUTION: Always adjust timing belt tension with the engine cold.

Note:

• The tensioner is spring – loaded to apply proper tension to the belt automatically after making the following adjustment.
• Always rotate the crankshaft anti – clockwise when viewed from the pulley side (as shown by the arrow). Rotating it clockwise may result in improper adjustment of the belt tension.
• Inspect the timing balancer belt before adjusting the belt tension.
• Do not loosen the adjusting nut more than one full turn.

1. Disconnect the alternator terminal and the connector, then remove the engine wire harness from the cylinder head cover.
2. Remove the cylinder head cover.
3. Set the No 1 piston at TDC compression.

A   Adjusting nut

4. Loosen the adjusting nut 1 turn, then tighten it.
5. Rotate the crankshaft anti – clockwise 3 – teeth on the camshaft pulley, then loosen the adjusting nut to create tension on the timing belt.
6. Tighten the adjusting nut.
7. After adjusting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt.