Timing Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair
TIMING BELT TENSIONER & PULLEYREMOVAL
TENSIONER
1) For timing belt tensioner removal procedure Refer to Timing Belt/Service and Repair.
REMOVAL - TENSIONER PULLEY ASSEMBLY
1) Remove the timing belt.
2) Remove the timing belt tensioner pulley and bracket assembly by unscrewing the pivot bolt from the oil pump housing (Fig. 180).
INSPECTION
INSPECTION - TENSIONER
1) Inspect hydraulic tensioner for fluid loss around the plunger seal (Fig. 181). Replace tensioner if leaking.
INSPECTION - TENSIONER PULLEY ASSEMBLY
NOTE: The tensioner pulley, bracket, and pivot bolt is serviced as an assembly.
1) Inspect pulley for free movement. Replace if pulley is loose, seized, or rough turning (Fig. 182).
2) Inspect pulley bearing and seal. Replace if damaged.
3) Inspect pivot bolt for free movement in assembly housing. Replace assembly if seized or excessive looseness.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - TENSIONER PULLEY ASSEMBLY
1) Install the timing belt tensioner pulley (1) (Fig. 183) assembly. Tighten the pivot bolt (2) to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
2) Install the timing belt.
TENSIONER
1) For timing belt tensioner installation procedure, Refer to Timing Belt/Service and Repair.