Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Timing Belt Cover Replacement
Removal Procedure





1. Remove the timing belt.
2. Remove the camshaft gears.
3. Remove the crankshaft gear.
4. Remove the timing belt automatic tensioner bolts.
5. Remove the timing belt automatic tensioner.





6. Remove the timing belt idler pulley bolt.
7. Remove the timing belt idler pulley





8. Remove the rear timing belt cover bolts.
9. Remove the rear timing belt cover.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear timing belt cover.

2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the rear timing belt cover bolts.
Tighten the rear timing belt cover bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





3. Install the timing belt idler pulley.
4. Install the timing belt idler pulley bolt.
Tighten the timing belt idler pulley bolt to 40 Nm(30 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the timing belt automatic tensioner.
6. Install the timing belt automatic tensioner bolts.
Tighten the timing belt automatic tensioner bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

7. Install the crankshaft gear.

8. Important: Take extreme care to prevent any scratches, nicks or damage to the camshafts.

Install the camshaft gears.
9. Install the timing belt.