QuestionI am having to replace a broken timing belt. How do I position the timing marks to set the timing correctly?
AnswerHi Joey,
I believe you can get the procedure at
http://www.allpar.com/eek/timingbelt.html where you will find a descrition by Roger Lister. Let me know if something there doesn't make sense. I could type in the steps from the '94 manual but this reference may be fine.
Roland
PS: The timing marks for the sprockets are the triangles on the sprockets and the slots on the edges of the inner timing belt cover.The dot timing mark on the crank sprocket tooth and the mark on the oil pump (around 1 0'clock) should be lined up.
Here are the steps as listed in the manual:
Install timing belt tensioner and tensioner spring. Hook upper end of spring to water pump pin and lower end to tensioner braket with hook facing out. Turn timing belt tensioner counter-clockwise full travel in adjustment slot and tighten bolt to hold tensioner in this position.
The timing belt is installed going counterclockwise, starting at the cranksprocket as follows:
Install timing belt on crankshaft sprocket and while keeping tension on the "tension side" (the front side, the run up to (toward) the right upper sprocket), install the belt on the front (radiator side) cam shaft sprocket.
Then install on the water pump pulley and the rear camshaft sprocket and finally the timing belt tensioner.
Apply rotating force to the front cam shaft sproket in opposite to usual rotating direction (counter-clockwise) direction, to tension the belt tension side, check that all timing marks are lined up.
Install crankshaft sprocket flange
Loosen tensioner bolt and allow spring to tension timing belt
Turn the crankshaft 2 full turns in the clockwise direction, smoothly and only clockwise.
Again check line up the timing marks and if OK tighten the timing belt tensioner locking bolt to 250 inch-pounds.
I hope these details help.
Roland
