Timing Belt Installation

Timing Belt Installation

NOTE: The following procedure is for installing a used timing belt If you are installing a new belt, refer to the timing belt replacement procedure.. Timing Belt Replacement

1. Clean the timing belt pulleys, the timing belt guide plate, and the upper and lower covers.

2. Set the timing belt drive pulley to top dead center (TDC) by aligning the TDC mark (A) on the tooth of the timing belt drive pulley with the pointer (B) on the oil pump.






3. Set the camshaft pulleys to TDC by aligning the TDC marks (A) on the camshaft pulleys with the pointers (B) on the back covers.

4. Loosely install the idler pulley with a new idler pulley bolt so the pulley can move, but does not come off.

5. If the auto-tensioner has extended and the timing belt cannot be installed, perform the timing belt replacement procedure. Timing Belt Replacement

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6. Install the timing belt in a counterclockwise sequence starting with the drive pulley. Take care not to damage the timing belt when installing it.
-1 Drive pulley (A)
-2 Idler pulley (B)
-3 Front camshaft pulley (C)
-4 Water pump pulley (D)
-5 Rear camshaft pulley (E)
-6 Adjusting pulley (F)






7. Tighten the idler pulley bolt.






8. Remove the battery clamp bolt from the back cover.






9. Install the side engine mount bracket.






10. Install the timing belt guide plate as shown.






11. Install the lower cover.

12. Install the crankshaft pulley. Service and Repair






13. Install the front upper cover (A) and the rear upper cover (B).

14. Rotate the crankshaft pulley about six turns clockwise so the timing belt positions itself on the pulleys.






15. Turn the crankshaft pulley so the white mark (A) lines up with the pointer (B).
NOTE: The other pointer (C) is not used.






16. Check the camshaft pulley marks.
- If the camshaft pulley marks are at TDC, go to step 17.

- If the camshaft pulley marks are not at TDC, remove the timing belt and repeat step 2 through 16.

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17. Install the upper engine mount bracket (A), then tighten the bolts in the numbered sequence shown.

18. Install the ground cable (B).

19. Install the drive belt auto-tensioner. Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Replacement

20. Install the drive belt. Service and Repair

21. Install the splash shield.

22. Install the right front wheel.

23. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview