Timing Belt: Testing and Inspection

TIMING AND BALANCER BELTS ILLUSTRATED INDEX




TIMING BELT 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 timing belt middle cover.
4. Inspect the timing belt for cracks and oil soaking.

NOTE:
- Replace the belt if oil soaked.
- Remove any oil or solvent that gets on the belt.

5. After inspecting, retorque the crank pulley bolt:

Specification: 220 Nm (159 ft.lbs.).




BALANCER BELT 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 timing belt middle cover.
4. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
5. Remove the timing belt lower cover.
6. Install the crankshaft pulley.
7. Inspect the timing belt for cracks and oil soaking.

NOTE:
- Replace the belt if oil soaked.
- Remove any oil or solvent that gets on the belt.

8. After inspecting, retorque the crank pulley bolt to specifications:

Specifications: 220 Nm (159 ft.lbs.).