- Timing light
- Socket wrench
- 10 mm socket
- 12 mm socket
- 14 mm socket
- Adjustable wrench
- Pliers
- Wire brush
Here are the steps on how to set the timing:
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Locate the timing belt cover. It is located on the front of the engine, just below the water pump.
2. Remove the timing belt cover.
3. Turn the engine over until the timing marks on the crankshaft and camshaft pulleys are aligned. The crankshaft timing mark is a small notch on the pulley. The camshaft timing mark is a small dot on the pulley.
4. If the timing marks are not aligned, you will need to adjust the timing belt.
To adjust the timing belt, loosen the tensioner pulley bolt and turn the tensioner pulley clockwise until the timing marks are aligned. Then tighten the tensioner pulley bolt.
5. Reinstall the timing belt cover.
6. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
Here are some additional tips for setting the timing:
- Use the timing light to check the timing. Start the engine and shine the timing light on the timing marks. The marks should appear steady and not moving.
- If the timing marks are moving, you will need to adjust the timing belt again.
- Make sure that the timing belt is properly tensioned. If the timing belt is too loose, it will slip and cause the engine to run erratically. If the timing belt is too tight, it will put unnecessary stress on the engine.
