Timing Belt Checklist - Install

Balancer Belt Install:
         Install new balancer belt over crankshaft sprocket "B", around the tensioner pulley, and over the silent shaft sprocket.
      Tension belt with tensioner pulley.
      Tighten the tensioner center bolt and torque to 15-22 Nm (11-16 ft. lbs.).
      Replace the crankshaft sprocket and backplate.



Camshaft Timing Belt Install:
         Replace water pump.
      Reinstall tensioner, tensioner arm, washer and bolt. There is no stated torque in the service manual for the tensioner arm bolt.
      Install the new timing belt over the intake side camshaft sprocket and clamp it in position with a clip.
      Remove the balance shaft plug on the rear side of the cylinder block and insert a Phillips screwdriver {shank diameter 8 mm (.31 in.)} through the hole to check that the balance shaft is in the correct position.
      Position the timing belt around the idler pulley, oil pump sprocket, crankshaft sprocket and tensioner pulley (in that order).
      Rotate the tensioner pulley in a clockwise direction and tighten the center bolt.
      Remove the screwdriver from the balance shaft hole and install the plug.
      Remove the two clips holding the belt to the camshaft sprockets.
      Rotate the crankshaft a ? turn counterclockwise, then rotate it clockwise until the timing marks are aligned again. Crankshaft position should still be at the No. 1 cylinder TDC position of the compression stroke.

NOTE: MAKE SURE THAT ALL OF THE TIMING MARKS ARE STILL ALIGNED.
      Loosen the tensioner pulley center bolt, attach the special tool and apply 2.7 Nm (24 in. lbs.) torque to pulley (with beam type torque wrench). WITH TORQUE APPLIED TO THE TENSIONER PULLEY, tighten the attaching bolt, then torque to 49 ± 6 Nm (36 ± 4 ft. lbs.).
      Measure the auto tensioner push rod position with a drill bit (distance between the tensioner arm and auto tensioner body) to ensure that it falls within the specification of 3.8-4.5 mm (.15-.18 in.).

NOTE: WAIT 15 MINUTES AFTER THE ALLEN WRENCH IS REMOVED FROM AUTO TENSIONER (FOR PLUNGER ROD TO STABILIZE) BEFORE MEASURING.
      Remove special tool and install the rubber plug to the inner timing belt cover.
      Install the upper and lower timing belt covers.
      Install crankshaft pulley and torque to 25 ± 5 Nm (18 ± 4 ft-lbs).
      Install A/C tensioner bracket with A/C belt and torque to 25 ± 2 Nm (18 ± 4 ft-lbs). Adjust belt tension to 5.5-6.0 mm (.220-.240 in.) belt deflection.
      Install water pump pulley.
      Install alternator/water pump and power steering drive belts and adjust belt tension as follows:
Belt Belt Deflection
Alternator/Water Pump Belt9.0-11.5 mm (.354-.453 in.)
Power Steering Belt6.0-9.0 mm (.240-.354 in.)
      Install left front engine mount and bracket and torque to the specifications.
      Remove engine support fixture/jack.
      Install lower engine compartment splash shield.


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