7. Camshaft Drive Belt

SA07685

2. DOHC MODEL

SA07685A2002

A: REPLACEMENT

SA07685A20

1. SOHC MODEL

SA07685A2001

NOTE:

For camshaft drive belt replacement procedure details, refer to ME(SOHC) section. <Ref. to ME(SOHC)-46, Timing Belt Assembly.>

1)   Remove radiator fan <Ref. to CO-32, Radiator Main Fan and Fan Motor.> and air conditioner fan <Ref. to CO-34, Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor.>.

2)   Remove V-belt cover.

3)   Remove V-belts. <Ref. to ME(SOHC)-42, V-belt. >

4)   Remove air conditioning compressor drive belt tensioner.

5)   Remove pulley bolt.

ST 499977100 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY WRENCH

6)   Remove crankshaft pulley.

7)   Remove left side belt cover.

8)   Remove front belt cover.

9)   Remove timing belt guide. (MT vehicle only)

10)  Turn crankshaft and align alignment marks on crankshaft, and left and right camshaft sprockets with notches of belt cover and cylinder block:

ST 499987500 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

11)   Remove belt idler.

12)   Remove belt idler (No. 2).

13)   Remove timing belt.

14)   Remove automatic belt tension adjuster assembly.

NOTE:

For camshaft drive belt replacement procedure details, refer to ME(DOHC) section. <Ref. to ME(SOHC)-46, Timing Belt Assembly.>

1)   Remove radiator fan and air conditioning fan. <Ref. to CO-32, Radiator Main Fan and Fan Motor.> and <Ref. to CO-34, Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor.>

2)   Remove V-belts. <Ref. to ME(DOHC TURBO)-44, V-belt.>

3)   Remove air conditioning compressor drive belt tensioner.

4)   Remove pulley bolt.

ST 499977300 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY WRENCH

5)   Remove crankshaft pulley.

6)   Remove air conditioning compressor drive belt tensioner.

7)   Remove left side belt cover.

8)   Remove right side belt cover.

9)   Remove front belt cover.

10)   Remove timing belt guide. (MT vehicle only)

11)  Turn crankshaft and align alignment marks on crankshaft, and left and right camshaft sprockets with notches of belt cover and cylinder block. To turn crankshaft, Use ST:

ST 499987500 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

12)   Remove belt idler.

13)   Remove timing belt.

14)   Remove automatic belt tension adjuster assembly.

B: INSTALLATION

SA07685A11

SA07685A1101

1. SOHC MODEL

Install in the reverse order of removal. <Ref. to ME(SOHC)-46, Timing Belt Assembly.>

SA07685A1102

2. DOHC MODEL

Install in the reverse order of removal. <Ref. to ME(DOHC TURBO)-48, Timing Belt Assembly.>

NOTE:

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.

SA07685A10

C: INSPECTION

1. SOHC MODEL SA07685A1001

1)   Remove left and right timing belt covers.

2)  While cranking engine at least four rotations, check timing belt back surface for cracks or damage. Replace faulty timing belt as needed.

3)   Measure timing belt width W If it is less than 27 mm (1.06 in), check idlers, tensioner, water pump pulley and cam sprocket to determine idler alignment (squareness). Replace worn timing belt.

4) Install left and right timing belt covers.

2. DOHC MODEL

SA07685A1002

1)   Remove left and right timing belt covers.

2)  While cranking engine at least four rotations, check timing belt back surface for cracks or damage. Replace faulty timing belt as needed.

3)   Measure timing belt width W If it is less than 30 mm (1.18 in), check idlers, tensioner, water pump pulley and cam sprocket to determine idler alignment (squareness). Replace worn timing belt.

4)   Install left and right timing belt covers.