Removal
1.6L engines
Engines 2.0/1.8 l
1. Loosen the water pump pulley mounting bolt.
2. Remove the generator mounting bolt.
3. Remove the water pump pulley and drive belt.
4. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
5. Remove the timing belt cover.
Mark the direction of rotation of the timing belt to reinstall it in its original position.
6. Remove the timing belt tensioner pulley.
7. Remove the timing belt.
8. Remove the guide roller.
9. Remove the bolt and camshaft pulley.
Be careful not to damage the cylinder head with the wrench.
10. Remove the crankshaft pulley mounting bolt.
11. Remove the crankshaft pulley and bushing.
12. On 1.6L engines, remove the timing belt tensioner roller.
Examination
Pulleys, timing belt tensioner pulley and idler pulley
1. Check the camshaft and crankshaft pulleys, tensioner pulley and idler pulley for uneven wear, cracks and damage. Replace them as needed.
2. Check the ease and smoothness of rotation of the tension pulley and the idle pulley, as well as the absence of extraneous noise during rotation. Replace them as needed.
3. Replace pulleys if there is lubricant leakage.
Toothed belt
1. Check the timing belt for traces of oil, water or dust. Replace the belt if necessary. Minor marks should be wiped off with a dry cloth or paper. Do not clean the timing belt with solvent.
2. After repairing the engine or adjusting the belt tension, check the condition of the belt. If the following defects are present, replace the timing belt.
- Do not bend the timing belt too much or change its direction of rotation.
- Do not allow oil or grease to come into contact with the timing belt as this will cause it to deteriorate.
| Description | Defect | |
| 1. Rigid back surface of the toothed belt |  | The surface has a glossy appearance. The surface is so hard that your fingernail won't leave marks on the belt |
| 2. Cracks on the back surface of the timing belt |  | |
| 3. Cracks or delamination of the timing belt |  | |
| 4. Severely worn teeth |  | The side of the tooth is worn, exposing the fibers, cord and rubber base |
| 5. Severely worn teeth (last stage) |  | The side of the tooth is worn out, with abrasions becoming visible and the thickness of the tooth is reduced |
| 6. Cracks in the base of the teeth |  | |
| 7. Missing tooth |  | |
| 8. Severe wear on one side of the belt |  | A normal belt should have a smooth side edge, as if cut with a sharp knife |
| 9. Cracks on the side of the timing belt |  | |
Installation
Engines 1.8 and 2.0 l
1. Install the bushing and crankshaft pulley as shown in the figure. Please note the direction of their installation. Tightening torque: 170–180 Nm.
2. Install the camshaft pulley and secure it with the bolt, tightening it to the required torque. Tightening torque: 100–120 Nm.
3. Align the timing marks on the camshaft and crankshaft pulleys with the pointers, with the piston of the first cylinder set to TDC in the compression stroke.
4. Install the timing belt tensioner and guide roller.
5. Install the timing belt onto the camshaft pulley.
After installing the timing belt on the camshaft pulley, press on the timing belt tensioner pulley to the water pump to ensure that there is no sagging on the tension side.
6. Turn the engine crankshaft clockwise one revolution and align the mark on the crankshaft timing belt pulley with the pointer on the engine cylinder block. Check that the mark on the camshaft pulley is aligned with the pointer on the cylinder head cover.
Do not turn the engine crankshaft counterclockwise. Tightening torque of the tensioner and guide roller mounting bolts: 43–55 N·m.
7. Recheck the timing belt tension. When pressing on the tensioned branch of the toothed belt with a force of 20 N, the belt should bend by approximately 4–6 mm.
8. Install the timing belt covers. Tightening torque: 8–10 Nm.
9. Install the crankshaft pulley. Tightening torque: 140–150 Nm.
10. Install the water pump pulley.
11. Install the poly V-belt and adjust its tension.
1.6L engines
1. Install the bushing and crankshaft pulley as shown in the figure. Please note the direction of their installation. Tightening torque: 140–150 Nm.
2. Install the camshaft pulley and secure it with the bolt, tightening it to the required torque. Tightening torque: 80–100 Nm.
3. Install the guide roller and secure it with the bolt, tightening it to the required torque. Tightening torque: 43–55 Nm.
4. Align the timing marks on the camshaft and crankshaft pulleys with the pointers, with the piston of the first cylinder set to TDC in the compression stroke.
5. When installing the timing belt tensioner, first install the tensioner, spring and spacer sleeve. Temporarily tighten the bolts. Then, temporarily tighten the tensioner by inserting the bolt into the elongated hole. Install the rear end of the flat spring against the front cover as shown in the figure.
6. Fix the tensioning mechanism directed to the water pump.
7. Install the timing belt on the crankshaft pulley.
8. Install the timing belt on the camshaft pulley, making sure that there is no sagging on the tension side.
9. Tighten the tensioner mounting bolts.
10. Turn the engine crankshaft clockwise one revolution and align the mark on the crankshaft timing belt pulley with the pointer on the engine cylinder block. Check that the mark on the camshaft pulley is aligned with the pointer on the cylinder head cover. Tightening torque of the tensioner mounting bolt: 20–27 N·m
11. Recheck the timing belt tension. When pressing on the tensioned branch of the toothed belt with a force of 49 N, the toothed belt should bend to the center of the head of the tensioner mounting bolt.
12. Install the timing belt covers. Tightening torque: 8–10 Nm.
13. Install the crankshaft pulley. Make sure the crankshaft pin fits into the pulley hole. Tightening torque: 140–150 Nm.
14. Install the fan drive belt and adjust its tension.
15. Install the water pump pulley.
16. Install the poly V-belt and adjust its tension.