It's important to use the tools made for the job so as not to damage the pulley damper while removing the
Crankshaft pulley. While spraying lubricant on the engine support bracket, take care and gently remove the reamer bolt, as it might be stuck because of heat. Don't take the hoses off the oil pump, but suspend the pump with wire until you've safely removed the timing belt. Place the timing marks together using a special tool, chalk an arrow to show which way the belt rotates behind it and loosen the middle bolt of the tensioner pulley. Be sure to clean the timing belt, sprocket and tensioner of any oil or water, as their life will be greatly reduced if they are contaminated; also check the front case oil seals, camshaft seal and
Water Pump for any leaks if oil or water is found. Friction type auto tensioners should be installed by aligning pin hole A with pin hole B, inserting a setting pin and slowing pushing the push rod using a press or vise, leaving the pin inside the junction for now. When putting in the timing belt, make sure the timing marks match the No. 1 cylinder's top dead center on its compression. Use bulldog clips to keep the belt aligned with all sprockets and pulleys. Pull the camshaft sprocket in the counterclockwise direction so that the end of the belt that is tighter is pushed against the engine and then gently raise and temporarily tighten the center bolt on the tensioner pulley. Before you adjust the belt tension, spin the crankshaft a quarter turn counterclockwise, spin it again clockwise to bring the marks into alignment, loosen the center bolt on the tensioner pulley and tension the belt using a proper tool and torque wrench at a specification of 4.4 Nm (3.3 ft. lbs.). Remove the auto tensioner setting pin or wire, checking for easy release of the tensioner. Then, rotate the crankshaft clockwise two turns and hold for over five minutes; the tensioner rod projection must be between 3.8 and 4.5 mm (0.149 and 0.177 inches). Conduct the same steps again until the other command is relelented. Make certain all marks on the sprockets are positioned correctly, screw in each bolt of the engine support bracket carefully following the recommended sequence, put the engine mount bracket in place so the arrow matches and use only the proper special tools to fix the crankshaft pulley and avoid damaging it. Look for leaks on the auto tensioner and make sure the push rod is free of cracks.