EM-36
ENGINE MECHANICAL - Timing Belt
INSPECTION OF TIMING BELT COMPONENTS
1. INSPECT TIMING BELT
NOTICE:
• Do not bend, twist or turn the timing belt inside out.
• Do not allow the timing belt to come into contact
with oil, water or steam.
• Do not utilize timing belt tension when installing or
removing the mount bolt of the camshaft timing
pulley.
If there are any defects as shown in the illustration, check
the following points:
(a) Premature parting
• Check for proper installation.
• Check the timing belt cover gasket for damage and,
check for proper installation.
(b) If the belt teeth are cracked or damaged, check to see
if the camshaft is locked.
(c) If there are cracks or noticeable wear on the belt face,
check to see if there are nicks on one side of the idler
pulley lock.
(d) If there is wear or damage on only one side of the belt,
check the alignment of the each pulley.