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Non-Turbo Model

  1. Remove the radiator fan and air conditioner fan. < Ref. to RADIATOR MAIN FAN AND FAN MOTOR .> and < Ref. to RADIATOR SUB FAN AND FAN MOTOR .>
  2. Shield the radiator from any damage using cardboard and blanket.
  3. Remove the V-belt cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying V-Belt Cover Removing Bolts
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  4. Remove the V-belts. < Ref. to V-BELT .>
  5. Remove the air conditioning compressor V-belt tensioner.
  6. To lock the crankshaft, use ST. Remove the pulley bolt.

    ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

    Fig 2: Locking Crankshaft Using Crank Pulley Wrench ST 499977100
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  7. Remove the crank pulley.
  8. Remove the left side belt cover.
  9. Remove the front timing belt cover.
  10. Remove the timing belt guide. (MT model)
    Fig 3: Removing Timing Belt Guide (MT Model)
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  11. Turn the crankshaft and align alignment marks on crankshaft, and right and left cam sprockets with notches of belt cover and cylinder block.

    ST 499987500 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

    Fig 4: Identifying Crankshaft Alignment Marks And Notches
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  12. Remove the belt idler.
  13. Remove the belt idler (No. 2).
    Fig 5: Removing Belt Idler (No.2)
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  14. Remove the timing belt.
  15. Remove the automatic belt tension adjuster assembly.
    Fig 6: Removing Automatic Belt Tension Adjuster Assembly
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  16. Install in the reverse order of removal. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Timing Belt.>
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