L (Turbo) Model

Protect the radiator with cardboard and blanket.
Remove the V-belts. <Ref. to V-BELT . >
Remove the A/C compressor V-belt tensioner.
Remove the pulley bolt. Using the ST, lock the crankshaft.
ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

Fig 1: Removing Pulley Bolt With ST
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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: Locating Timing Belt Guide Bolts For Crank Pulley
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Fig 3: Locating Timing Belt Cover (LH)
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Fig 4: Locating Timing Belt Cover (RH)
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Fig 5: Locating Timing Belt Cover
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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: Aligning Marks On Crankshaft And Left And Right Cam Sprockets
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Fig 7: Identifying Timing Marks Location
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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 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.