How to replace timing belt, idler, and water pump?
Use 5mm allen wrench tool on tensioner and rotate clockwise, and remove timing belt. It’s also a good idea to replace water pump, idler pulley, and tensioner pulley while you have everything off. Remove tensioner, idler, and then you can get to all water pump bolts.
Do you need to replace the timing belt?
The correct and complete kit for the engine being serviced is needed, including the water pump, if driven off the timing system. You may also need a hydraulic unit, plus all nuts, studs and bolts that require replacement. When replacing the timing system, the technician should always replace the auxiliary belt as well.
How to install timing belt on RB idler?
Install Timing belt starting with the Right cam and work in clockwise direction with the belt. Ensure that all the marks on the belt align properly with the marks on the cams/crank. Release nut on tensioner.
How do you install a tensioner pulley on an idler?
Torque pattern is clockwise starting with the 6mm bolt. Install idler pulley and torque to 40 ft lbs. Install tensioner pulley with spring on the right side of the lower stud. Be sure that the convex thin washer is facing outward on the pulley itself, then the flat washer, then the nut.
Use 5mm allen wrench tool on tensioner and rotate clockwise, and remove timing belt. It’s also a good idea to replace water pump, idler pulley, and tensioner pulley while you have everything off. Remove tensioner, idler, and then you can get to all water pump bolts.
Install Timing belt starting with the Right cam and work in clockwise direction with the belt. Ensure that all the marks on the belt align properly with the marks on the cams/crank. Release nut on tensioner.
How to install timing belt on Nissan RB?
Rotate pulley with 5mm hex/allen clockwise and lightly tighten 14mm nut. Install Timing belt starting with the Right cam and work in clockwise direction with the belt. Ensure that all the marks on the belt align properly with the marks on the cams/crank. Release nut on tensioner. Rotate crank clockwise 1/4 of a turn so that tensioner adjusts.
Torque pattern is clockwise starting with the 6mm bolt. Install idler pulley and torque to 40 ft lbs. Install tensioner pulley with spring on the right side of the lower stud. Be sure that the convex thin washer is facing outward on the pulley itself, then the flat washer, then the nut.