Inspection
- Inspect timing belt for damaged teeth, cracking or oil contamination. Replace timing belt if damaged or contaminated. Check idler pulleys for smooth rotation and oil seal leakage. Replace idler pulleys if defective. CAUTION: Never hold timing belt tensioner facing downward. NOTE: Timing belt tensioner may weep a small amount of oil on rod seal under normal conditions. If excessive amount of oil exists, replace timing belt tensioner.
- Inspect timing belt tensioner for signs of oil leakage. Replace timing belt tensioner if there are excessive oil leaks.
- Hold timing belt tensioner body with push rod facing UPWARD. Press push rod against solid surface. Replace timing belt tensioner if push rod moves. Measure timing belt tensioner push rod protrusion from end of rod to edge of housing. (Scheme 1) Replace timing belt tensioner if distance is not.374-.413" (9.50-10.50 mm). Inspect water pump for leaks or worn bearing.
