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Timing Belt Lower Front Cover Replacement




Timing Belt Lower Front Cover Replacement

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (2H0, LFH, LUW - AT) Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (AT)Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (LUW - MT M32) Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (LUW - MT M32).




3. Remove the 4 lower timing belt cover bolts (2).
4. Remove the lower timing belt cover (1).

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

1. Install the lower timing belt cover (1).
2. Install the 4 lower timing belt cover bolts (2) and tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb in).
3. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (2H0, LFH, LUW - AT) Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (AT)Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (LUW - MT M32) Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (LUW - MT M32).
4. Lower the vehicle.