Before removing the timing belt bring the engine to the timing marks and if your engine is working ok,then use the marks by using some reflecting paint . Loose the timing tensioner and remove the belt. fitting the new belt and tensioner be careful on the installation the marks to be on the marks and fit it. release the tensioner and tight it. Turn the engine by hand twice and re check the timing marks.fit the covers crank pulley and mounting and start the engine.
Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cable
Engine cover
Right-hand front wheel
Right-hand wheel well side cover
Accessory drive belts
Water pump pulley
Timing belt upper cover
Turn the crankshaft pulley so cylinder No. 1 is at Top Dead Center (TDC). Align the pulley groove with the timing mark "T" of the timing belt cover.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Crankshaft pulley
Crankshaft flange
Lower timing belt cover
Timing belt tensioner
Timing belt To install:Align the timing marks of the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets to ensure the No. 1 cylinder is at TDC.Temporarily install the timing belt tensioner.Install the timing belt over the crankshaft sprocket, then inside the idler pulley, over the camshaft sprocket and then inside the timing belt tensioner.Apply tension to the timing belt by turning the tensioner in the clockwise direction so there is no slack in the belt on the tension side.Tighten the tensioner mounting bolts to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm).Check the timing belt tension as follows:
1.6L (VIN 3) engine: Push the tension side of the belt in horizontally with a moderate force, the timing belt cog end is approximately 1/2 of the tensioner mounting bolt head radius away from the bolt head center.
2.0L engine: Push the tension side of the belt in horizontally with a moderate force, the timing belt cog end sags approximately 0.16-0.24 inches (4-6 mm).
Turn the crankshaft two turns in the clockwise direction and realign the crankshaft sprocket and camshaft sprocket timing marks.
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