Timing Belt Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Holder handle 07JAB-001020B
• Holder attachment, 50 mm, offset 07MAB-PY3010A
• Socket, 19 mm 07JAA-001020A or a commercially available 19 mm socket

1. Clean the timing belt pulleys, and the upper and lower covers.
2. Set the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC). Align the TDC mark (A) on the timing belt drive pulley with the pointer (B) on the oil pump.
   Fig 1: Aligning TDC Mark On Timing Belt Drive Pulley With Pointer

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3. Clean the camshaft pulley and set it to TDC.
   • 1  The "UP" mark (A) on the camshaft pulley should be at the top.
   • 2  Align the TDC marks (B) on the camshaft pulley with the top edge of the head.
   Fig 2: Cleaning Camshaft Pulley

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4. Install the timing belt in a counterclockwise sequence, starting with the drive pulley.
   • 1  Drive pulley (A).
   • 2  Tensioner pulley (B).
   • 3  Water pump pulley (C).
   • 4  Camshaft pulley (D).
   Fig 3: Installing Timing Belt In Counterclockwise Sequence

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5. Install the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
   Fig 4: Installing CKP With Torque Specifications

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6. Install the bolts loosely, then tighten the side engine mount bracket mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.
   Fig 5: Tightening Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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7. Install the lower cover.
   Fig 6: Installing Lower Cover With Torque Specifications

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8. Clean the pulley bolt and washer.
9. Clean all oil off the inside face (A) of the crankshaft pulley, and apply new engine oil to the pulley bolt (B) and washer (C).
   Fig 7: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Lubrication Points

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10. Install the crankshaft pulley, and tighten the bolt to 200 N.m ( 20.3 kgf.m, 148 lbf.ft). Do not use an impact wrench.
    • 1  Hold the pulley with the holder handle (A) and holder attachment (B).
    • 2  Tighten the bolt with a torque wrench and 19 mm socket (C).
    Fig 8: Installing Crankshaft Pulley

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11. Rotate the crankshaft pulley about five or six turns counterclockwise so that the timing belt positions on the pulleys.
12. Turn the crankshaft pulley so its TDC mark (A) lines up with the pointers (B).
    Fig 9: Turning Crankshaft Pulley So TDC Mark Lines Up With Pointers

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13. Check the camshaft pulley marks (A).
    • If the camshaft pulley marks are also at TDC, go to step 15.
    • If the camshaft pulley marks are not at TDC, remove the timing belt and repeat steps  2 through  10 .
    Fig 10: Checking Camshaft Pulley Marks

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14. Install the upper cover (A), then connect the camshaft position (CMP) (top dead center (TDC)) sensor connector (B), and install the grommet (C).
    Fig 11: Installing Upper Cover With Torque Specifications

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15. Install the upper bracket (A), then tighten the nuts in the numbered sequence shown.
    Fig 12: Installing Upper Bracket With Torque Specifications

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16. Install the cylinder head cover (see Cylinder Head Cover Installation  ).
17. Install the harness holder (A) and throttle cable clamps (B).
    Fig 13: Installing Harness Holder With Torque Specifications

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18. Install the ignition coils (see IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
19. Loosely install the alternator.
20. Adjust the alternator belt tension or the alternator-compressor belt tension(see ALTERNATOR BELT ) .
21. Loosely install the power steering (P/S) pump belt and pump.
22. Adjust the P/S pump belt (see PUMP BELT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ).
23. Install the splash shield.
24. Install the front tires/wheels.
25. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper. Connect the negative cable, then positive cable and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
26. Perform the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
27. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
28. Set the clock.