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Timing Belt Installation (1.6L LLU)

Timing Belt Installation (1.6L LLU)


Special Tools

EN-6333 Locking Pin

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .



1.
Note

The timing belt drive gear and oil pump housing must align.


Set the engine to top dead center (TDC).

Turn the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation, by the crankshaft balancer bolt, to cylinder 1 TDC of combustion stroke.


2.
Note

The markings (3) on the EN-6340 locking tool (1, 2) must align.



3. Insert the EN-6340 locking tool (1, 2) into the camshaft sprocket wheels.

4.
Note

Observe direction of rotation.


Insert the timing belt (1).


5. Apply tension to the timing belt tensioner (2) in the direction of the arrow, using an Allen key (1).


6. Remove the EN 6333 locking pin (3).

7.
Note

The timing belt tensioner moves automatically to the correct position.


Release tension on timing belt tensioner.

8. Remove the EN 6340 locking tool.

9. Check position of the camshaft sprocket.

9.1. Turn crankshaft 720° in the direction of engine rotation by the crankshaft balancer bolt.

9.2.
Note

Note marking, camshaft sprocket.


Insert the EN 6340 locking tool into the camshaft sprockets.

10. Check the crankshaft position.

Set the crankshaft balancer in the direction of the engine rotation to "1st cylinder TDC" (mark 1).