Timing Belt: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove hood.
2. On models with power steering, remove power steering pump pulley.
3. On all models, remove crankshaft pulley, then the cover assembly.

Fig. 1 Timing mark locations:

4. Rotate crankshaft in normal direction of rotation until No. 1 cylinder is at top dead center and camshaft and crankshaft timing marks are aligned, Fig. 1.

Fig. 2 Exploded view of timing belt assemblies:

5. Remove tensioner spacer, spring, then the tensioner and spacer, Fig. 2.
6. Mark direction of rotation on timing belt, then remove belt.
7. Remove camshaft sprocket, then the plug on left side of cylinder block. Retain left silent shaft, using a suitable screwdriver, then remove oil pump sprocket retaining nut and sprocket.
8. Remove crankshaft sprocket, then the flange.
9. Remove tensioner ``B,'' then mark normal direction of rotation on timing belt ``B'' and remove belt.
10. Remove right silent shaft sprocket and spacer, then the crankshaft ``B'' sprocket, key and timing belt under cover.