Service manual

461 ENGINE - Timing Belt
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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS ~
OAo TIMING BELT REMOVAL
(1) Mark belt running direction for reference in reinstallation.
(2) Loosen the tensioner bolts and move the tensioner toward
the water pump.
(3) Remove the timing belt.
NOTE
(1) Water or oil on the belt shortens its life drastically, so
the removed timing belt, sprocket, and tensioner must
be kept free from oil and water. Do not immerse parts in
cleaning solvent.
(2) If there is oil or water on any part, check the front case
oil seal, camshaft oil seal and wfter pump for leaks.
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4Bo CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET REldOVAL
@o CAMSHAFT SPROCKET BOLT LOOSENING
INSPECTION
TIMING BELT
Replace belt if any of the following conditions exist.
(1) Hardening of back rubber side is glossy without resilience
and leaves no indent when pressed with fingernail.