Tools and materials:
* New timing belt
* Timing belt tensioner
* Open-end and ring wrenches of different sizes
* Hammer and chisel
* Screwdrivers
* Torque wrench
*Hydraulic transmission fluid (if required)
Steps:
1. Precautions:
* Disconnect the battery for safety.
* Put the car on the parking brake.
2. Removing the drive belts and cover:
* Remove the A/C, alternator and power steering drive belts.
* Remove the timing belt cover.
3. Setting the piston to the TDC position:
* Insert the crank into the crankshaft hole.
* Slowly rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the piston of the first cylinder reaches top dead center (TDC).
4. Removing the old belt:
* Loosen the timing belt tensioner bolt.
* Remove the old timing belt.
5. Installing a new belt:
* Place the new timing belt on the camshaft, crankshaft and water pump pulleys.
* Align the timing marks on the belt and pulleys.
6. Belt tension:
* Install the timing belt tensioner.
* Tighten the tensioner bolt to the torque specified in the repair manual.
7. Checking belt tension:
* The mark on the tensioner must be within the acceptable range on the scale.
8. Cover installation:
* Reinstall the timing belt cover.
9. Installation of drive belts:
* Install the A/C, alternator and power steering drive belts.
10. Resetting diagnostic codes:
* If DTCs were set during operation, clear them using a DTC scanner.
11. Checking the ATP fluid level:
* Check the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) level. If necessary, add fluid to the correct level.
Additional tips:
* It is recommended to change the timing belt according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
* Check the condition of the timing belt and water pump pulleys and replace them if necessary.
* It is important to follow the correct belt tensioning procedure as a belt that is too loose or too tight can cause problems.