ATX Timing Belt Tensioner Install Questions

[David Mueller]

I have started the removal part of the timing belt procedure but am stuck on whether I have the pulleys lined up to TDC. I have the dots on the cam pulleys lined up with the marks on the rear timing cover and the second mark (seems to be white but so does the first mark??) on the crank dampener pulley lines up with the zero mark on the lower timing cover. Is this the correct orientation? Also, if that is...how can I get the crank bolt loose without messing with the orientation and without air tools? Another question...since I am only replacing the timing belt tensioner do have to remove the old timing belt and line the marks up on the belt with the marks on the pulleys? Any input/suggestions will be helpful! The Autozone procedure that I am using is helpful but doesn't give me the information that I am needing because I am only replacing the tensioner.

 

[shocrates]

It sounds like you have everything lined up correctly, but first use the starter bump method to loosen the crank bolt, then you can line the marks up. Since you are only replacing the tensioner you won't have to remove the belt, and the belt should stay aligned with the pulleys when the tensioner is removed.

 

[David Mueller]

Okay, this is where I was confused...I need to loosen the bolt then get the marks lined up correctly?

 

[shocrates]

Yes, loosen the bolt, line up the marks, then pull off the crank pulley.

 

[David Mueller]

Thank you, just removed that bolt. Was actually really, really easy... will be pulling that pulley in the morning after I go pick up the pulley puller. Then it should be free sailing.

 

[projectSHO89]

David,

Check your email for a copy of the factory procedure.

Steve