Timing Belt: Service and Repair

TIMING BELT

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE LH COVER
2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE
3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 1

5. SEPARATE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB ASSEMBLY RH
a. Remove the screw and separate the fender splash shield.

6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
a. Remove the 2 bolts, clip and fender apron seal RH.
7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
8. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB ASSEMBLY
10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
11. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTER
12. REMOVE BATTERY
13. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY
14. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
15. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP W/INLET
16. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE W/RESONATOR
17. SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSEMBLY
18. REMOVE RESERVOIR BRACKET
19. REMOVE AIR CLEANER BRACKET

20. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD
a. Remove the 4 bolts, the engine moving control rod and the bracket.

21. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO. 2 RH
a. Remove the bolt, the engine mounting stay No. 2 and the engine mounting bracket No. 2.

22. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
a. Using SST, loosen the pulley bolt.
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021

b. Using SST and the pulley bolt, remove the pulley.
SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05031)

NOTICE: Before using SST, apply lubricating oil to the threads and tip of the center bolt 150.

23. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO. 1 COVER
a. Remove the 4 bolts and the timing belt cover No. 1.

24. REMOVE TIMING BELT NO. 2 COVER
a. Disconnect the engine wire protector clamps from the timing belt No. 2 cover.
b. Remove the 5 bolts and the timing belt cover.

25. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
a. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and engine mounting bracket RH.
26. REMOVE TIMING BELT GUIDE NO. 2

27. REMOVE TIMING BELT
a. Set No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression.
(1) Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer to the crankshaft.
(2) Turn the crankshaft clockwise, and align the timing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley with the oil pump body.

(3) Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys and No. 3 timing belt cover are aligned. If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°).
(4) Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.

b. If reusing the timing belt, check that there are 3 installation marks on the timing belt as shown in the illustration.
(1) If the installation marks have disappeared, put new installation marks on the timing belt before removing.

c. Set No. 1 cylinder to approximately 60° BTDC/compression.
(1) Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise by approximately 60°.

NOTICE: If the timing belt is disengaged, having the crankshaft pulley at the wrong angle can cause the piston head and valve head to come into contact with each other when you remove the camshaft timing pulley and camshaft, causing damage. So always set the crankshaft pulley at the correct angle.

d. Remove the timing belt tensioner.

INSTALLATION
1. INSPECT TIMING BELT

NOTICE:
^ Do not bend, twist or turn the timing belt inside out.
^ Do not allow the timing belt to come into contact with oil, water or steam.
^ Do not utilize timing belt tension when installing or removing the mounting bolt of the camshaft timing pulley.
^ Check the belt for any defects as shown in the illustration. Also, check these points.

a. If there is premature parting:
^ Check for proper installation.
^ Check the timing cover gasket for damage and proper installation.
b. If the belt teeth are cracked or damaged, check if either camshaft is locked.
c. If there is noticeable wear or cracks on the belt face, check if there are nicks on the side of the idler pulley lock and water pump.
d. If there is wear or damage to only one side of the belt, check the belt guide and the alignment of each pulley.
e. If there is noticeable wear on the belt teeth:
^ Check the timing cover for damage.
^ Check that the gasket has been installed correctly.
^ Check for foreign object on the pulley teeth.
If there is any trouble in the belt condition, replace the timing belt.
2. INSTALL TIMING BELT
a. Remove any oil or water on the pulleys, and keep them clean.

NOTICE:
^ If there is a trace of water and/or oil on the timing belt, repair the leakage and install a new timing belt.
^ Wipe only the pulleys; do not use any cleaning agent.

b. Inspect the idler pulleys.
(1) Check that the idler pulley turns smoothly.
(2) Visually check the seal portion of the idler pulley for oil leakage.
c. Inspect the water pump.
(1) Turn the pulley, and check that the water pump bearing moves smoothly and does not make any noise.
(2) Visually check the drain hole for coolant leakage.
d. Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer to the crankshaft.

e. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise by approximately 60°.

NOTICE: To prevent contacting the piston head and the valve head, set the crankshaft pulley at 60° BTDC/compression position.

f. Using SST, turn the timing pulleys, and align the timing marks of the timing pulleys with the No. 3 timing belt cover.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000)

NOTICE: Be sure to hold the SST with the timing marks aligned to prevent the left bank pulley from deviating to the right.

g. Turn the crankshaft, and align the timing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley with the oil pump body.

h. Face the front mark on the timing belt forward.
i. Align the installation mark on the timing belt with the timing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley.
j. Align the installation marks on the timing belt with the timing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys.

k. Install the timing belt in the following order.

NOTICE: Be sure to hold the SST with the timing marks aligned to prevent the left bank pulley from deviating to the right.

3. INSTALL CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY NO. 1
a. Set the timing belt tensioner upright on the press.

b. Slowly press in the push rod.

NOTICE: Do not apply pressure more than 9.8 kN (1,000 kgf, 2,205 lbs) to the rod.

c. Align the holes of the push rod and housing, and pass a 1.5 mm hexagon wrench through the holes to keep the setting position of the push rod.
d. Release the press.
e. Temporarily install the tensioner with the 2 bolts. Alternately tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 27 Nm (280 kgf-cm, 20 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Be sure to tighten the bolts equally. Installing the tensioner at an angle may cause improper operation.

f. Remove the 1.5 mm hexagon wrench from the tensioner.

g. Turn the crankshaft 2 revolutions slowly and align the timing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley with the oil pump body.

NOTICE: Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.

h. Check the timing marks of the RH and LH timing pulleys are aligned with the timing marks of the No. 3 timing belt cover as shown in the illustration.
If the marks do not align, remove the timing belt and reinstall it.
i. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.

4. INSTALL TIMING BELT GUIDE NO. 2
a. Install the timing belt guide with the cup side facing toward the engine front.

5. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
a. Install the engine mounting bracket RH with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 28 Nm (286 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.)
6. INSTALL TIMING BELT NO. 2 COVER
a. Visually check for cracks and breaks on the gasket of the timing belt cover.
If a trace of water is found in the visual check, replace the timing belt cover.

b. Install the timing belt cover with the 5 bolts.
Torque: 8.5 Nm (87 kgf-cm, 75 inch lbs.)
c. Connect the 2 clamps.
7. INSTALL TIMING BELT NO. 1 COVER
a. Visually check for cracks and breaks on the gasket of the timing belt cover.
If a trace of water is found in the visual check, replace the timing belt cover.
b. Install the timing belt cover.
Torque: 8.5 Nm (87 kgf-cm, 75 inch lbs.)
c. Install the engine wire protector cover to the timing belt No. 3 cover.

8. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
a. Align the keyway of the pulley with the key located on the crankshaft and slide the pulley into place.
b. Using SST, install the pulley bolt.
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021
Torque: 220 Nm (2,250 kgf-cm, 162 ft. lbs.)

9. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO. 2 RH
a. Install the engine mounting stay No. 2 and the engine mounting bracket No. 2 with the bolt.
Torque: 64 Nm (653 kgf-cm, 47 ft. lbs.)

10. INSTALL ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD
a. Temporarily tighten bolts B and C.
b. First tighten bolt A, bolt B, then bolt C in this order.
Torque: 64 Nm (653 kgf-cm, 47 ft. lbs.)
c. Tighten bolt D.
Torque: 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft. lbs.)
11. INSTALL AIR CLEANER BRACKET
12. INSTALL RESERVOIR BRACKET
13. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSEMBLY
14. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE W/RESONATOR
15. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP W/INLET
16. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
17. INSTALL BATTERY CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY
18. INSTALL BATTERY
19. INSTALL COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTER
20. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
21. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUBASSEMBLY
22. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
23. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

24. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
a. Install the 2 bolts, clip and fender apron seal RH.

25. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB ASSEMBLY RH
a. Install the fender splash shield with the screw.
26. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 1
27. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL RH
28. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING
29. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Some systems need initialization when reconnecting the battery cable.
30. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE
31. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE LH COVER