Timing Components: Service and Repair

STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE TIMING VERIFICATION

Special Tools:










1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cover (1).





3. Remove the air cleaner body (6) Air Cleaner Body - Removal.





4. Disconnect the PCV hose (1) from the intake manifold.
5. Disconnect the vent hose (3) from the oil filler neck.
6. Remove three bolts (2) and remove the oil separator housing (4) from the cylinder head cover.





7. Remove the vacuum pump (1) Vacuum Pump - Removal.





8. Install the Camshaft Timing Locking Tool (10277) (1) to the rear of the camshaft. Rotate the crankshaft vibration damper clockwise to align the tool with the vacuum pump mounting. Install three bolts (2) and tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).





9. Remove the lower timing belt cover (1) Engine Timing Cover(s) - Removal.





10. Install the Crankshaft Timing Locking Tool (10276) (1) with three bolts (3) tightened to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) and one bolt (2) tightened to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.).
11. If the bolt (2) does not align with the lower timing belt cover mounting boss, the camshaft timing is not correct. Proceed to the timing belt service procedures Timing Belt - Removal.