Timing Belt - Inspection / Tension Adjustment
5-17prose procedureSOHC engine timing belt.
Inspection
NOTE
• Replace belt if oil soaked.
• Remove any oil or solvent that gets on the belt.
Tension Adjustment
CAUTION
Always adjust timing belt tension with the engine cold.
NOTE
Tensioner is spring-loaded to apply proper tension to the belt automatically after making the following adjustment:
- 1Set the No. 1 piston at TDC.
- 2Loosen adjust bolt.

- 3Rotate crankshaft counterclockwise 3-teeth on camshaft pulley to create tension on timing belt.
- 4Tighten adjust bolt.
- 5If pulley bolt broke loose while turning crank, retorque it to 115 N·m (11.5 kg-m, 83 lb-ft).NOTE: Put transmission in gear and set parking brake before retorquing pulley bolt.
