Timing Belt Installation Note

Verify that the timing belt pulley mark and camshaft pulley marks are aligned with the timing marks as shown.

Fig 1: Alining Crankshaft Timing Marks
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Fig 2: Aligning Camshaft Pulley Timing Marks
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Install the timing belt so that there is no looseness at the idler side.

Fig 3: Identifying Idler Pulley
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Turn the crankshaft clockwise twice, and align the timing marks.

Fig 4: Turning Crankshaft Clockwise Twice & Aligning Timing Marks
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Verify that all timing marks are correctly aligned.
- If not aligned, remove the timing belt and repeat from Step 1.
CAUTION:
- Be sure not to apply tension other than that of the tensioner spring.
Turn the tensioner clockwise using an Allen wrench.
Connect the tensioner to the hook pin.

Fig 5: Connecting Tensioner To Hook Pin
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Turn the crankshaft clockwise twice, and verify that all timing marks are aligned.
- If not aligned, repeat from Step 1.
  
  Fig 6: Verifying All Timing Marks Are Aligned
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