Removal

Engine removal is not required for this procedure.

1. Remove the cowl grill and the wiper motor. (Refer to Wiper motor in BE group.)
2. Remove the cowl panel (A).

3. Remove the RH front wheel.

4. Remove the bolts and RH under cover (A).

5. Remove the engine mounting bracket.

(1) Using a floor jack, support the engine and transaxle assembly.
(2) Remove engine mounting bracket (A).

6. Remove air conditioner compressor drive belt. (Refer to Air conditioner compressor in HA group.)

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7. Remove alternator drive belt. (Refer to Alternator in EE group.)

8. Remove the water pump pulley.

(Refer to Water pump in this group)

9. Remove the oil level gauge (A).

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10. Remove the timing belt upper cover (A).

11. Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with timing mark "T" of the timing belt cover.

12. Remove the crankshaft pulley (A).

13. Remove the timing belt lower cover (A).

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14. Remove the crankshaft position sensor target wheel (A).

15. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (A).

16. Remove the timing belt auto tensioner (A).

17. Remove the timing belt (A).

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 If the timing belt is going reused, make an arrow indicating the turning direction to make sure
that the belt is reinstalled in the same direction as before.

18. Remove the crankshaft sprocket (A).

Inspection
Sprocket, Tensioner
1. Check the camshaft sprocket, crankshaft sprocket and tensioner pulley for abnormal wear, cracks,
or damage. Replace as necessary.
2. Inspect the tensioner pulley for easy and smooth rotation and check for play or noise. Replace as
necessary.

3. Replace the pulley if there is grease leak from its bearing.

Timing Belt
1. Check the belt for oil or dust deposits.
Replace, if necessary.
Small deposits should be wiped away with a dry cloth or paper. Do not clean with solvent.
2. When the engine is overhauled or belt tension adjusted, check the carefully. If any damage is found,
replace the belt.

Installation
1. Install the crankshaft sprocket (A).
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2. Align the timing marks of the camshaft sprocket (A) and crankshaft sprocket (B) with the No. 1 piston
placed at top dead center and its compression stroke.

3. Install the timing belt tensioner (A) loosely enough for the adjuster to rotate.

4. Install the belt so as not give slack at each center of shaft. Do as following procedures when installing
timing belt.
Crankshaft sprocket (A) →camshaft sprocket (B) →timing belt auto tensioner (C).

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5. Check the alignment of the timing marks on each sprocket.
6. Adjust the timing belt tension.
(1) Using a hex wrench, turn the adjuster counterclockwise to make the indicator of the arm located
at the center of the base notch.

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 (2) Tightening the tensioner bolt.

Tightening torque
21.6 ~ 29.4N.m (2.2 ~ 3.0kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 21.7lb-ft)

7. Turn the crankshaft two turns in the operating direction (clockwise) and check the crankshaft
sprocket and camshaft sprocket timing marks.
And check that the timing belt tensioner indicator is located in base notch or not. If it not locate within
base notch, align the belt tension again. (Refer step 6.)
8. Install the crankshaft position sensor (A).

Tightening torque:
7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)

9. Install the crankshaft position sensor target wheel (A).

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10. Install the timing belt lower cover (A).

Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7lb-ft)

11. Install the crankshaft pulley (A).

Tightening torque:
49.0N.m (5.0kgf.m, 36.2lb -ft) + 50°

12. Install the timing belt upper cover (A).

Tightening torque:
M6X20 bolts (3EA): 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7lb-ft)
M6X10 bolt (1EA): 0.8 ~ 10.8N.m (0.9 ~ 1.1kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 7.9lb-ft)

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13. Install the water pump pulley. (Refer to Water pump in this group)
14. Install the oil level gauge (A).

Tightening torque:
18.6 ~ 23.5 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4lb-ft)

15. Install alternator dirve belt (A). (Refer to Alternator in EE group.)

16. Install air conditioner compressor dirve belt (A). (Refer to Air conditioner compressor in HA group.)

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17. Install the engine mounting bracket.
(1) Install the engine mounting bracket (A) with bolts and nut.

Tightening torque:
Nut and bolt :
49.0 ~ 63.7N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 36.1 ~ 47.0lb-ft)

(2) Remove the engine hanger.

18. Install the RH under cover (A).

Tightening torque:
6.8 ~ 10.7N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 7.9lb-ft)

19. Install the RH front wheel.

Tightening torque:
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 88.8 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

20. Install the cowl panel (A).

21. Install the cowl grill and the wiper motor. (Refer to Wiper motor in BE group.)

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