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System Specifications






To take up slack of timing belt, turn crank shaft two rotations clockwise after installing it. After making sure that belt is free from slack, tighten tensioner stud first and then tensioner bolt to each specified torque.
Then confirm again that two sets of marks are aligned respectively.

Tightening Torque
(a): 11 Nm (8.0 ft. lbs.)
(b): 25 Nm (18.0 ft. lbs.)






Install timing belt outside cover.
Before installing, make sure that seal is between water pump and oil pump case.

Tightening Torque (a): 11 Nm (8.0 ft. lbs.)






Install crankshaft pulley.
Fit keyway of pulley to key on crank timing belt pulley, and tighten 5 bolts to specified torque.

Tightening Torque (a): 16 Nm (11.5 ft. lbs.)
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