![]() Turn crankshaft 2 revolutions clockwise and align all timing marks. On all models, remove locking pin from auto-tensioner. Tighten tensioner center bolt to specification while holding tensioner stationary. (4.4 N.m) of torque (clockwise direction) to tensioner pulley. Use a torque wrench to apply 39 INCH lbs. Install Tensioner Pulley Socket Wrench (MD998767) on tensioner pulley. Position tensioner pin holes at TOP of tensioner. For 2001 and later models, loosen tensioner pulley center bolt. ![]() (4.4 N.m) of torque (counterclockwise direction) to tensioner pulley. Position tensioner pin holes at BOTTOM of tensioner. For 1999-00 models, loosen tensioner pulley center bolt. Ensure all timing belt marks are still aligned.ĥ. Using Crankshaft Pulley Spacer (MD998769), turn crankshaft 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Temporarily tighten tensioner pulley center bolt. Using Tensioner Pulley Socket Wrench (MD998767), rotate tensioner pulley against timing belt. Install timing belt on crankshaft sprocket, idler pulley, left bank camshaft sprocket, water pump pulley, right bank camshaft sprocket, and tensioner pulley. Ensure all timing marks are still aligned. Right bank camshaft can turn easily due to applied spring force, so keep fingers out of the way.ģ. Insert a locking pin into the alignment holes. Slowly compress auto-tensioner push rod until holes in push rod and auto-tensioner housing are aligned. Never compress the auto-tensioner too fast, or the push rod will be damaged.Ģ. If there is a plug at the base of the auto-tensioner body, place flat washer around plug so it will not contact vise jaw. Place auto-tensioner in soft-jawed vise to SLOWLY compress the push rod. Remove timing belt auto-tensioner from engine block.ġ. Loosen center bolt of timing belt tensioner pulley, and remove timing belt. Turn crankshaft clockwise to align camshaft and crankshaft timing marks. If timing belt is to be reused, place arrow on belt to indicate direction of belt rotation. Remove engine support bracket from front of engine.Īlways turn crankshaft in clockwise direction (as viewed from front of engine).ĥ. Remove upper and lower timing belt covers. Remove power steering pump belt tensioner. Using Tensioner Wrench (MB990767) and Crankshaft Pulley Holder Pin (MD998715), hold crankshaft pulley stationary and remove crankshaft pulley bolt. Remove engine mount from timing belt end of engine. Remove generator with wires attached, and secure out of way. Remove dipstick tube from front of engine. Remove generator and A/C compressor drive belt. Remove engine splash shield from right wheelwell.Ģ. (Have radio anti-theft code) Raise and support vehicle. Has anyone had this problem before? any idea to why the tentioner is loosing pressure, there's no oil or any sign of the tentioner leaking, notice that the belt is getting loose when the car is parked after been sitting overnight, not while is running.Īny help that will help me get a soldiers wife only way of transportation fix will be apreciate, I puzzled with this one.Īnyways, make sure your belt routing is correct and the belt doesn't have too many teeth.ġ. After removing all the covers I noticed the auto tentioner plunger was all the way in, so I replaced the tentioner with an OEM from the dealer, installed and everything was good, the car ran good for about 4 days and then she call me again, the car wont start, check the belt and once again the belt was loose! TheCEL was on so I read the code and got crank positioning circuit malfuntioning, so I remove the belt cover to check it out and the belt was loose. ![]() My friend replace the timing belt before he left 4 months ago and about a week ago his wife call me telling me the car wont start. Am helping the wife of a friend that deployed to Iraq.
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