Chapter 2 Part B 2.OL and 2.4L four-cylinder engines
8.8b The upper timing belt cover is attached with three bolts 8.8~ Arrows point to the locations of the lower timing belt cover
(arrows) (2.OL engine shown) bolts (cover removed for clarity) (2.OL engine shown)
8.9 If you plan to reuse the belt, paint
an arrow on it to indicate direction of
rotation (clockwise)
8.10a Loosen the belt tensioner bolt
(arrow) and pry the tensioner towards
the water pump (belt removed for clarity)
7 Hydraulic lash adjusters - removal, inspection
and installation
Check
. Refer to illustration 7.1
1 Check the hydraulic lash adjusters for freeplay by inserting a small
wire through the air bleed hole in the rocker arm while lightly pushing the
check ball down (see illustration).
2 While lightly holding the check ball down, move the rockerarm upand
down to checkforfreeplay. There should be a small amount of movement.
If there is no freeplay, replace the adjuster with a new unit.
Removal
Refer to illustration 7.4
3 Remove the valve cover (see Section 4) and the rocker arm shaft
components (see Section 5).
4 Remove the hydraulic lash adjuster(s) from the rocker arm(s) (see il-
lustration). Note: Besure tolabeleachrockerarmandadjusterandplace
them in a partitioned box orsomething suitable to keep them from getting
mixed up.
5 Installation is the reverse of removal.
8 Timing belt, Silent Shaft belt and sprockets - removal,
inspection and installation
Caution: Do not try to turn the crankshaft with the camshaftsprocketbolt
and do not rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise. Also, don’t turn the
crankshaft after the timing belt has been removed.
1 Position the number one piston at Top Dead Center (see Section 3).
2 Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
3 Remove the air cleaner assembly and associated hoses (see Chap-
ter 4).
4 Set the parking brake and block the rear wheels. Raise the front of the
vehicle and support it securely on jackstands.
5 Remove the power steering pump drivebelt (see Chapter 1) and the
air conditioner drivebelt and tensioner (see Chapter 3).
Removal
Refer to illustrations 8.8a, 8.86, 8.8c, 8.9, 8. lOa, 8.106, 8.14 and 8.15
6 Loosen the water pump pulley bolts and remove the remaining drive-
belts (see Chapter 1).
7 Unbolt and remove the water pump pulley (see Chapter 3).
6 Remove the bolts that secure the timing belt upper cover (see illus-
trations) and lift the cover off. Remove the bolts that secure the lowercov-
er (see illustration) and lift it off.
9 If you plan to reuse the timing belt, draw an arrow on it (see iliustra-
tion) to indicate the direction of rotation (clockwise).
10 Loosen the adjusting bolt and move the timing belt tensioner towards
the water pump as far as possible (see illustrations). Temporarily secure
the tensioner by tightening the bolt.
11 Remove the splash pan from beneath the engine, then remove the
large center bolt from the crankshaft pulley. Note: Some models secure
the crankshaftpulley with four bolts. It’s very tight - to break it loose, wrap
a rag around the pulley and attach a chain wrench. Slip a socket onto the
bolt and insert an extension through the hole in the inner fender. Turn the
extension with a breaker bar.
8.10b Some engines use an Allen-head
bolt (arrow) to retain
the tensioner
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