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Non-Turbo Model

  1. Remove the radiator fan and air conditioner fan. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Radiator Main Fan and Fan Motor.>, <Ref. to REMOVAL , Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor.>
  2. Protect the radiator with cardboard and blanket.
  3. Remove the V-belt covers.
    Fig 1: Identifying V-Belt Cover Bolts
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  4. Remove the V-belts. <Ref. to REMOVAL , V-belt.>
  5. Remove the A/C compressor V-belt tensioner.
  6. Use the ST to lock the crankshaft, and remove the pulley bolt.

    ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

    Fig 2: Removing Pulley Bolt Using ST
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  7. Remove the crank pulley.
  8. Remove the belt cover LH.
  9. Remove the front timing belt cover.
  10. Remove the timing belt guide. (MT model)
    Fig 3: Identifying Timing Belt Guide Bolt (1 Of 4)
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  11. Turn the crankshaft and align the alignment marks on crankshaft, and left and right cam sprockets with notches of belt cover and cylinder block.

    ST 499987500 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

    Fig 4: Identifying Alignment Mark And Note
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  12. Remove the belt idler.
    Fig 5: Removing Belt Idler
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  13. Remove the belt idler (No. 2).
    Fig 6: Removing Belt Idler
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  14. Remove the timing belt.
  15. Remove the automatic belt tension adjuster assembly.
    Fig 7: Removing Automatic Belt Tension Adjuster Assembly
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  16. Install in the reverse order of removal. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Timing Belt.>