Timing Belt: Installation

Install idler pulley to engine support lower bracket.

Fig 1: Installing Idler Pulley
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Install tensioner arm, shaft and plane washer to cylinder block.
Tightening torque :

34.3 - 53.9 Nm (3.5-5.5 kg.m, 25.3-39.8 lb.ft)

Fig 2: Installing tensioner arm
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Install crankshaft sprocket and align the timing mark.

Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Sprocket And Aligning Timing Mark
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CAUTION: Be careful not to bend crankshaft sensing blade.

Fig 4: Identifying Sensing Blade & Spacer
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Install camshaft sprocket.
Install auto tensioner to oil pump case.
NOTE: At this time auto tensioner's set pin should be assembled completely.

Fig 5: Assembling Auto Tensioner
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Align the timing marks of each sprocket and install the timing belt in this order.
Crankshaft sprocket --> Idler pulley --> Exhaust camshaft sprocket (LH) --> Intake camshaft sprocket (LH) --> Water pump pulley --> Intake camshaft sprocket (RH) --> Exhaust camshaft sprocket (RH) --> Tensioner pulley

Fig 6: Installing Timing Belt & Aligning Timing Marks
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NOTE:
- In this step, No. 1 is in TDC (Compression stroke)
- Do not insert fingers.
After installing the timing belt, reconfirm the timing mark.
Rotate the crankshaft 1/4 rotation counterclockwise and then rotate the crankshaft clockwise with align the timing mark.
Loosen the center bolt of tensioner pulley.
Apply tension for timing belt by rotating the tensioner pulley with SST (09244--28100) and torque wrench.

Tension torque : 0.5 kg.m

Fig 7: Adjusting Auto Tensioner
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Tighten the center bolt of tensioner pulley.
Tightening torque : 4.3 ~ 5.5 kg.m
Pull out the set pin of auto tensioner.

Fig 8: Timing Belt System Tightening Specifications

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