Timing Belt: Adjustments

ADJUSTING BELT TENSION





- The toothed belt tension adjustment is done by turning the tensioning roller with 8 mm hex-key wrench.
- Adjust tensioner so it can just be moved slightly by hand.





- Check belt tension by gripping belt half-way between camshaft sprocket and coolant pump.
Twisting the belt with the thumb and index finger, it must be just possible to twist it approximately 90°.
- Fully tighten tensioner center bolt with 8 mm hex-key wrench.
- Tightening torque: 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
- Fully tighten camshaft sprocket bolts.
- Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) plus 1/2-turn (180°)
- Remove crankshaft holding tool 3243.
- Reinstall CKP sensor.
- Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)

NOTE:
- If crankshaft center bolt has been removed:
^ Always replace.
^ Use only new double hex-head (12-pt) cap screw, grade 9.8.
^ Tightening torque (with bolt oiled): 200 Nm (148 ft. lbs.) plus additional 1/2 turn (180°)