Inspection

TIMING BELT INSPECTION
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset button.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.





3. Disconnect the alternator wire harness.
-1 Pull up the lock (A), then release the wire harness tie (B).
-2 Pull back the boot and remove the 6 mm nut (C).
-3 Disconnect the connector (D) from the alternator.





4. Remove the cylinder head cover.





5. Remove the upper cover.





6. Inspect the timing belt for cracks and oil or coolant soaking. Replace the belt if it is oil or coolant soaked. Remove any oil or solvent that gets on the belt.
7. After inspecting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt to 245 Nm (25.0 kgf.m, 181 ft.lbs.).
8. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.

BALANCER BELT INSPECTION

Special Tools Required
- Holder Handle 07JAB-001020A
- Holder Attachment, 50 mm, Offset 07MAB-PY301OA
- Socket, 19 mm 07JAA-001020A or a commercially available 19 mm socket

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.
3. Remove the alternator.
4. Remove the alternator bracket.





5. Remove the cylinder head cover.





6. Remove the upper cover.





7. Remove the dipstick and tube (A). Discard the O-ring (B).





8. Hold the pulley with the special tools.
9. Remove the bolt with a heavy duty 19 mm socket (C) and breaker bar.





10. Remove the rubber seal (A) from the adjusting nut, then remove the lower cover.
11. Install the crankshaft pulley.





12. Inspect the balancer belt for cracks and oil or coolant soaking. Replace the belt if it is oil or coolant soaked. Remove any oil or solvent that gets on the belt.
13. After inspecting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt to 245 Nm (25.0 kgf.m, 181 ft.lbs.).
14. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.

TENSION ADJUSTMENT

NOTE:
- Always adjust timing belt tension when the engine is cold.
- Always rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise when viewed from the pulley side. Rotating it clockwise may result in improper adjustment of the belt tension.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.





3. Disconnect the alternator wire harness.
-1 Pull up the lock (A), then release the wire harness tie (B).
-2 Pull back the boot and remove the 6 mm nut (C).
-3 Disconnect the connector (D) from the alternator.





4. Remove the cylinder head cover.
5. Rotate the crankshaft five or six revolutions to set the belt.
6. Set the No. 1 piston at Top Dead Center (TDC).





7. Loosen the adjusting nut (A) 2/3 - 1 turn.
8. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise three teeth on the camshaft pulley.
9. Tighten the adjusting nut (A).
10. After adjusting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt to 245 Nm (25.0 kgf.m, 181 ft.lbs.).
11. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.