1. Setting the timing
belt tension
1.1. Remove belt cover, for '86 and earlier cars, you will need
to remove chrome belt guide (photo 1-1a yellow arrows) and remove
top belt idler (photo 1-1b red arrow) .
1.2. Bring the # one cylinder to TDC (top dead center) and check tension
to get a base tension.
1.3. Now rotate the eccentric tooth cogged belt roller (24mm or 27mm
nut) to add tension to the belt and lock it down with 17mm nut.
1.4. Now rotate the motor clockwise using the crank nut (24mm) two complete
turns back to TDC then rotate counterclockwise 1-1/2 teeth on the cam
sprocket.
1.5. Check the tension on the belt it should be 35 lbs for a USED
belt and 40 lbs for a NEW belt.
1.6. Repeat steps 3 thru 5 until desired tension is achieved.
1.7. Take 5 readings in a row to see if you can get the same result.
Care needs to be exercised to ensure you do not bump the needle on the
belt cover or waterpump pulley or the reading will be inaccurate.
1.8. Once the belt is tensioned, simply reinstall the idler, belt
guide.
2. Setting the balance
shaft belt tension.
2.1. Bring the balance shaft sprockets to the point where the top sprocket
notch and bottom sprocket notch align with the notch and plastic indicator
(photo 2 yellow arrow)
2.2. Now rotate the eccentric tooth cogged belt roller (24mm or 27mm
nut) to add tension to the belt and lock it down with 17mm nut.
(photo 2 red arrow)
2.3. Use a setting of 28 lbs on the tool (small nick below 30lbs) for
the balance shaft belt.
2.4. Ensure that the indicator arm of the belt tool is placed directly
on a belt tooth and not in a space between the teeth.
2.5. Repeat steps 2 thru 4 until desired tension is achieved.
2.6. Take 5 readings in a row to see if you can get the same result.
Care needs to be exercised to ensure you do not bump the needle on the
belt cover or waterpump pulley or the reading will be inaccurate.