Timing Belt: Installation

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Loosen all valve adjusting screws fully before installing timing belt. Allow camshaft to rotate freely during belt tension adjustment. Align timing mark on camshaft sprocket with "V" mark on timing belt inner cover.
Turn crankshaft clockwise until punch mark on crankshaft sprocket is aligned with arrow mark on oil pump. With timing marks aligned, install timing belt. See Fig 1. Ensure arrow mark on timing belt is pointed in direction of crankshaft rotation. Ensure drive side of belt is free of slack.
Move tensioner plate up with finger pressure, and loosely secure tensioner bolt. Turn crankshaft 2 revolutions clockwise to remove slack from belt. Tighten tensioner nut and then tensioner bolt. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Ensure timing marks are aligned. Install timing belt outer cover and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Reverse removal procedure to complete installation. Adjust valve clearance. See VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS.

Fig 1: Aligning Timing Belt & Tensioner (Typical)

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