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Timing Belt: Removal

  1. Remove the engine cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover
    G00752416Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Using a [16 mm], rotate the tensioner arm clockwise (about 14°) and remove the belt from the pulley.
  3. Remove the power steering pump pulley, idler pulley, tensioner pulley and crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 2: Removing Belt From Pulleys
    G00752417Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the upper and lower timing belt covers.
    Fig 3: Identifying Upper & Lower Timing Belt Covers
    G00752418Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the auto tensioner.
    NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing mark to set the No.1 cylinder's piston to TDC (compression stroke).

    At this time, the timing marks of the camshaft sprocket and cylinder head cover should coincide with each other. 

    Fig 4: Rotating Crankshaft
    G00752419Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Unbolt the tensioner to remove the timing belt.
    NOTE: If you plan to use the timing belt again, mark the rotation direction on the belt so you reinstall it correctly.
    Fig 5: View Of Timing Belt
    G00752420Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
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