Timing belt replacement

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How do I remove the timing belt to replace the chrankshaft sensor
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Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 AT 1:40 PM (Merged)
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Hello and thanks for donating

Follow the steps below to remove the timing belt and access the crankshaft sensor.


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Hi well sounds like either a bad cam sensor faulty cam sensor plug.
Or timeing off 1 tooth somewhere.
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CPS


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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<> TIMING BELT REMOVAL

CAUTION: The crankshaft should always be turned in the forward direction only.


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Turn the crankshaft in the forward direction (to the right) to align the camshaft sprocket timing marks.


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Loosen the tension pulley fixing bolt. CAUTION: If the timing belt is to be re-used, use chalk to mark (on its flat side) an arrow indicating the clockwise direction.
Move the tension pulley to the water pump side, and then remove the timing belt.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< AUTO-TENSIONER INSTALLATION


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Apply 98 - 196 N (22 - 44 pound) force to the pushrod of the auto-tensioner by pressing it against a metal object (such as the engine block) and measure the movement of the pushrod. Standard value: Within 1 mm (0.04 inch) A: Length when it is free (not pressed) B: Length when it is pressed A - B: Movement
If it is outside the standard value, replace the auto-tensioner. CAUTION: Never compress the pushrod too fast, or it may be damaged.


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Use a press or vise to gently compress the auto-tensioner pushrod until pin hole A of the pushrod and pin hole B of the tensioner cylinder are aligned.


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When the holes are aligned, insert the set pin. NOTE: When replacing the auto-tensioner with a new part, the pin will be in the auto-tensioner.
Install the auto-tensioner to the engine. >>B<< TIMING BELT INSTALLATION


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Align the timing marks on the camshaft sprocket, crankshaft sprocket and oil pump sprocket.


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After aligning the timing mark on the oil pump sprocket, remove the cylinder block plug and insert a Phillips(r) head 8 mm (0.3 inch) screwdriver. Check to be sure that the screwdriver goes in 60 mm (2.4 inches) or more. If the screwdriver will only go in 20 - 25 mm (0.8 - 1.0 inch) before striking the counterbalance shaft, turn the sprocket once, realign the timing marks and check that the screwdriver goes in 60 mm (2.4 inches) or more. The screwdriver should not be taken out until the timing belt is installed. CAUTION: the timing belt is re-used, install so that the arrow marked on it at time of removal is pointing in the clockwise direction.
Install the belt to the crankshaft sprocket, oil pump sprocket and camshaft sprocket in that order, so that there is no slackness in the belt tension.


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Set the tension pulley so that the pin holes are at the bottom, press the tension pulley lightly against the timing belt, and then provisionally tighten the fixing bolt.
Adjust the timing belt tension. >>C<< TIMING BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: Do not use a spanner or the similar tool to turn special tool MD998738.. Otherwise, the auto-tensioner set pin may be broken. Turn special tool MD998738 by hand only.


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Remove the rubber plug from the rear of the timing belt cover assembly. Then screw in special tool MD998738 by hand until the tensioner arm is touching the auto-tensioner pushrod.
After turning the crankshaft 1/4 of a revolution in the counterclockwise direction, turn it in the clockwise direction until the timing marks are aligned. CAUTION: When tightening the fixing bolt, make sure that the tension pulley does not turn with the bolt.


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Loosen the tension pulley fixing bolt, and then use special tool MD998767 and a torque wrench to tighten the fixing bolt to the specified torque while applying tension to the timing belt. Timing belt tension torque: 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.) Tightening torque: 48 ±6 Nm (36 ±4 ft. lbs.)
Remove the set pin that has been inserted into the auto tensioner, and then remove special tool MD998767.


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Turn the crankshaft two revolutions clockwise so that the timing marks are aligned. After leaving it for 15 minutes, measure the amount of protrusion of the auto-tensioner. Standard value (A): 3.8 - 4.5 mm (0.15 - 0.18 inch)
If the amount of protrusion is outside the standard value, repeat steps 1 through (5).
Check again to be sure that the timing marks of each sprocket are aligned.

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I just changed the timing belt on car this weekend, when starting up, it now has a loud vibration and shakes. The engine light is on, I stopped and got codes, the codes were P0340 and P0421. Can you
help me?

Thanks,

Cheryl
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Well you know these cars have BALANCE shafts. It could be that or I've been told that if you get even one notch off on the timing belt, that it will cause all kinds of vibration in the motor.

Either way -- I think you have to go back in. Sorry about that.

P.S The MITS is considered one of the toughest to do car in the world.
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My timing belt slipped when my water pump died. Now when I start it there is a chattering noise from the top of the engine. I'm guessing valve stem damage. What else could it be and how difficult are they to replace? Could it be something else? Any help is better then no help. Thanks
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Sounds like you are right. The heads will have to come off and the valves replaced. It is a major job. Plan on spending in the area of 1500 or better depending on the damage

Roy
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Could the engine be badly out of time and the valves just slapping against the pistons or on the wrong cycle and fighting itself?
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If the valves hit the pistons, the damage is done. Yes, it sounds like it is out of time. Why dont you at least get the opinion of a shop to confirm.

Roy
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