Timing Belt: Adjustments

BELT TENSION




1. Loosen the tensioner bolt and apply the spring force to the belt.

Note: For reuse of the belt, do not tension the belt with other than the spring force applied. When a new belt is used, push the tension pulley in the direction of belt tension.

2. Fixing torque (Tensioner pulley)
Torque kg.m (ft.lbs.) 4.3 (31.1)

NOTE: Keep the tension pulley from turning while fastening the fixing bolt in order to prevent excessively high or low tension of the timing belt.

3. Rotate the crank shaft two turns normally and make sure that the notch of cylinder No. 1 matches the scale on the timing cover match as well as the mark on the cam pulley. If it does not match them, repeat the procedure from 1.







4. Turn the crankshaft by 60° normally and measure deflection of the belt as shown in the figure. Make sure that it is within the specified range. If the deflection is not within the specified values, repeat the procedures from 1.