It is critical when selecting the timing system, and engine mishap is inevitable if wrong notes are taken. This is only suitable for those who are very familiar with this kind of repair, seek help from a professional if not familiar. Recheck all work to make sure that everything is fine be for starting the engine. Firstly, plug the cable from the negative terminal of the battery, then, take off the engine cover and the drive belt. After that, detach the pulleys from the power steering pump, idler, belt tensioner, as well as the crankshaft, together with the timing belt covers. If the engine is within the tow car, ensure that the number one cylinder is set at the TDC and all the timing marks are lined. If the belt is to be reused, it is advised to draw an arrow on it to indicate the direction and matching mark for the proper alignment. Then, take off the timing belt tensioner followed by the timing belt itself. If there are camshaft sprockets, on the hex part of the camshaft, use a wrench while loosening the sprocket bolt as you do away with the valve covers. On the belt you have to look for the signs of oil and dirt, and more significantly look for signs of broken or missing teeth on the belt and also look out for crack on the belt On sprockets and pulleys try out for rough edges or nicks or even burrs. Look for oil drip at the belt tensioner-a thin line on it is a sign that the unit is in good working condition. Push the tensioner against an object that cannot be moved and if the pushrod moves, replace the tensioner. Grease idler pulleys so that they should have smooth operation. Massage out the timing belt part, then add the camshaft sprockets and make sure the pin hole will match the pin on the camshaft. New to timing, compact the camshaft sprocket bolts to the required tightening torque and ensuring that all the marks on the camshaft sprockets are in alignment with the marks on the engine. Gradually compress the timing belt tensioner pushrod either with the press or vise and then insert a metal pin, to fit the timing belt tensioner followed by tightening the bolts to the recommended torque. At the correct position, join all the timing marks and enclose the timing belt around the sprockets and pulleys. Check that all the timing marks are correctly lined up after which remove the pin that is in the tensioner. Give the crankshaft a slow two rotations manually, if there is any stiffness felt along the way, then stop to investigate. Rotate the engine with the valve at TDC for 5 minutes, thereafter compare the amount of protrusion for the tensioner rod; if incorrect, replace the tensioner. Last of all, return all other components back to their proper place in the reverse order that you took them out.
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