removing the belt
- remove the 3 13mm bolts from the crankshaft pulley.this drives the alternator belt so you will most likely need to slacken of the alternator mounts to slacken the drive belt.
- if the crankshaft pulley moves as you try and undo the bolts then use a screwdrier passed through the pulley to hold it in place.
- undo the 10mm bolt on the lower cam belt cover and remove it.this requires a bit of manipulating to get it out.
- look for the timing marks on the crankshaft cog which aligns with the mark on the engine block @ approx the 10 o clock position.
- also a mark on the camshaft pulley that aligns @ approx the 9 o clock position with a mark on the head.
- there are various methods of moving the belt into position but personally i just put a ratchet/small breaker bar on the crankshaft bolt and manually turn the engine over.you can remove the spark plugs to make it easier.
- undo the 13mm bolt for the timing belt tensioner and the belt will go slack.
- remove the tensioner noting the hole used to mount it to the engine.
- remove the belt.
now is a good time to lay the new and old belt together to make sure they are both the same size!
