Timing Belt and Drive Chain - Replacement

Group: ENGINE MECHANICAL

Number: 96-20-002

Date: JUNE, 1996

Model: 1996 ELANTRA

Subject
TIMING BELT & CHAIN REPLACEMENT ON BETA ENGINE

DESCRIPTION:

This bulletin describes the valve timing procedures necessary when installing a timing belt or transfer drive chain on 1996 Elantra models. The importance of this information cannot be over-emphasized, because improper valve timing can result in driveability problems, such as, loss of power, poor idle quality, and in severe cases, stalling and cylinder head damage.





SERVICE INFORMATION:

TIMING BELT AND DRIVE CHAIN INSTALLATION:

CAUTION:
If the cylinder head was removed, the camshafts and crankshaft must be set to TDC BEFORE installing the head.

If camshaft(s) removal was necessary, follow steps 1-5. If camshafts were not removed, proceed to step 6:

1. Install Transfer Drive Chain onto Transfer Gears.





NOTE:
Align timing marks to bronze colored, or punch marked links on chain.





2. Apply assembly lube and install camshafts





3. Install bearing caps, check the marks on bearing caps for proper location.





4. Using Special Service Tool, P/N 09221-21000, install camshaft oil seal. NOTE: Prior to installation, apply a light coat of motor oil to internal and external surfaces of seal.

5. Install Camshaft sprocket. Tightening Torque: 80-100 Nm (59-74 lb. ft.).





6. Align mark on crankshaft sprocket to protrusion on front case.

7. Align the camshaft sprocket so that the hole in the sprocket web is on the top, and the marks on the sprocket align with the machined surface of the cylinder head.

8. Install timing belt. Tension the belt so that it deflects 4-6 mm (.16-.24 in.) under a force of 2 kg (4.4 lbs.)

9. Using a suitable wrench, rotate the engine several complete revolutions, then recheck timing marks and belt tension.