Turbo Model

Remove the radiator fan and air conditioner fan. <Ref. TURBO MODEL , Removal, Radiator Main Fan and Fan Motor. > <Ref. RADIATOR SUB FAN AND FAN MOTOR Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor. >
Protect the radiator with cardboard and blanket.
Remove the V-belts. <Ref. to V-BELT . >
Remove the A/C compressor V-belt tensioner.
Using the ST, lock the crankshaft and remove pulley bolt.
ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

Fig 1: Removing Pulley Bolt
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Remove the crank pulley.
Remove the belt cover (LH).
Remove the belt cover (RH).
Remove the front belt cover.
Remove the timing belt guide. (MT model)

Fig 2: Identifying Timing Belt Guide Bolts
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Fig 3: Identifying Timing Belt Guide Bolts
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Fig 4: Identifying Timing Belt Guide Bolts
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Fig 5: Identifying Timing Belt Guide Bolts
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Turn the crankshaft and align the alignment marks on crankshaft, and left and right cam sprockets with notches of belt cover and cylinder block. Use the ST to turn crankshaft.
ST 499987500 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

Fig 6: Identifying Alignment Marks On Crankshaft
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Fig 7: Identifying Alignment Marks On Crankshaft And Cam Sprockets
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Remove the belt idler.

Fig 8: Removing Belt Idler
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Remove the timing belt.
Remove the automatic belt tension adjuster assembly.

Fig 9: Identifying Automatic Belt Tension Adjuster Assembly
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Install in the reverse order of removal. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Timing Belt. >
CAUTION: When installing the timing belt, be sure to align all alignment marks on the belt with corresponding marks on the sprockets. If incorrectly installed, interference between pistons and valves may occur.