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Fig. 88: Checking Timing Marks
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3. Using the crankshaft damper bolt, turn the crankshaft counterclockwise by approximately
50°.
c. Alternatel
y loosen the 2 bolts, and remove them, the belt tensioner and dust boot.
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Fig. 89: Turning Crankshaft Counterclockwise
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d. Using SST, loosen the tension between the camshaft timing pulley (RH bank) and crankshaft
timing pulley by slightly turning the camshaft timing pulley counterclockwise.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00350)
e. Disconnect the belt from the timing belt idler No. 1, and remove the belt.
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Fig. 90: Turning Camshaft Timing Pulley Counterclockwise Using SST
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16.INSPECT TIMING BELT
If there are any defects, as shown in the illustrations, check these points:
a. Premature parting
1. Check for proper installation.
2. Check the timing cover gasket for damage and proper installation.
b. If the belt teeth are cracked or damaged, check to see if either camshaft is locked.
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Fig. 91: Checking Timing Belt
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c. If there is noticeable wear or cracks on the belt face, check to see if there are nicks on the side of
the idler pulley lock and water pump.
d. If there is wear or damage on only one side of the belt, check the belt guide and the alignment of
each pulley.
e. If there is noticeable wear on the belt teeth, check the timing cover for damage, check that the
gasket has been installed correctly, and check for foreign material on the pulley teeth.
If necessary, replace the timing belt.
17.INSPECT TIMING BELT TENSIONER
a. Visually check the seal portion of the tensioner for oil leakage.
HINT:
If there is only the faint trace of oil on the push rod, the tensioner does not need to be replaced.
If leaka
ge is found, replace the tensioner.
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Fig. 92: Identifying Seal Portion
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b. Hold the tensioner with both hands and push the push rod strongly as shown to check that it does
not move.
If the push rod moves, replace the tensioner.
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Fig. 93: Pushing Push Rod
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c. Measure the protrusion of the push rod from the housing end.
Protrusion: 9.5 to 10.5 mm (0.374 to 0.413 in.)
If the protrusion is not as specified, replace the tensioner.
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Fig. 94: Measuring Protrusion Of Push Rod From Housing End
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18.REMOVE TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSY NO.1
a. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the bolt, idler and plate washer.
19.REMOVE TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSY NO.2
a. Remove the bolt and idler.
20.INSPECT TIMING BELT IDLER SUB-ASSY NO.1
a. Visually check the seal portion of the idler for oil leakage.
If leakage is found, replace the idler.
b. Check that the idler turns smoothly.
If necessar
y, replace the idler.
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Fig. 95: Checking Seal Portion Of Idler For Oil Leakage
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21.REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY
a. Using SST, remove the timing pulley.
SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05010)