Timing Belt - Removal

TIMING BELT - COMPONENTS

REMOVAL

1. Loosen the water pump pulley mounting bolts.

2. Loosen the generator mounting bolt.

3. Remove the coolant pump pulley and the generator drive belt.

4. Remove the crankshaft pulley.

5. Remove the timing belt cover.

6. Move the tensioner toward the water pump and temporarily tighten the bolts so the tensioner does not return.

7. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolt.

8. Remove the camshaft sprocket.

9. Remove the timing belt.

If the timing belt is to be reused, mark the direction of rotation with chalk on the back (non-working) side of the belt (or the position of the crankshaft pulley), so that the direction of rotation is not confused when installing the belt.

10. Remove the crankshaft sprocket bolts. Remove the crankshaft sprocket and the crankshaft pulley guide washer from the crankshaft.

11. Remove the timing belt tensioner.