utomatic transmission fluid 8 14 Temperature conditions for checking 8 15 Power steering fluid 8 17 Brake and clutch fluid 8 17 Brake fluid 8 17 Clutch fluid 8 18 Window washer fluid 8 18 Window washer fluid reservoir 8 18 Battery 8 19 Jump starting 8 20 Drive belts 8 21 Spark plugs 8 22 Replacing spark plugs 8 22 Air cleaner 8 23 In cabin Microfilter if so equipped 8 23 Windshield wiper blades 8 26 Cleaning 8 26 Replacing 8 26 Parking brake and brake pedal 8 27 Checking parking brake 8 27 Checking brake pedal 8 27 Brake booster 8 28 Fuses 8 29 Engine compartment 8 29 Passenger compartment 8 30 Battery replacement 8 31 Lights 8 33 Headlights 8 33 Fog lights if so equipped 8 34 Exterior and interior lights 8 35
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If like me, you forgot to change the timing belt at the last service and it went “ping” while driving to the shops, you may wish to invest in new engine, or at the very least a few new valves, rockers and possibly the cylinder head… If you are sensible and know that it needs changing, then this little guide is for you. Applies to the 1.4 and 1.6 CVH or PTE engine, but can be applied generally to other models too. Pictures and references to Haynes are made in square brackets where appropriate!
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Removal (Eclipse & Galant)
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove engine splash shield from right side wheelwell.
2. Lower vehicle. Support weight of engine with floor jack. If necessary, remove coolant reservoir. Remove upper engine mount located near timing belt cover. Remove all drive belts. If necessary, remove drive belt tensioner pulley bracket and power steering pump pulley. See Fig. 1 . Remove water pump pulley.
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This application is an interference engine. Do not rotate camshaft or crankshaft when timing belt is removed, or engine damage may occur.
Removal (Eclipse & Galant)
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove engine splash shield from right side wheelwell.
2. Lower vehicle. Support weight of engine with floor jack. If necessary, remove coolant reservoir. Remove upper engine mount located near timing belt cover. Remove all drive belts. If necessary, remove drive belt tensioner pulley bracket and power steering pump pulley. See Fig. 1 . Remove water pump pulley.
3. Remove crankshaft pulley. Noting bolt lengths and locations, remove upper and lower timing belt cover with gasket.
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Press the CLOCk button to set hours then use the buttons to adjust 02 01 or Press the CLOCk button again to set minutes then use the or buttons to adjust Press the CLOCk button again to exit clock set mode INTERIOR TRUNk LID RELEASE REMOTE kEyLESS ENTRy SySTEM if so equipped LOCk DOORS Press the LOCk button to lock all doors UNLOCk DOORS Press the UNLOCk button once to unlock the driver s door only Press the button again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors RELEASING TRUNk LID This easy to use Quick Reference Guide is intended to help you more fully appreciate some of the unique features and functions of your new vehicle However it is not intended to replace your Owner s Manual
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When installing the timing belt, be sure to align all alignment marks on the belt with corresponding marks on the sprokets. If incorrectly installed, interference between pistons and valves may occur.
Timing Belt Removal
1. Remove timing belt guide. (MT vehicles only)
2. If alignment mark (a) and/or arrow mark (which indicates rotation direction) on timing belt fade away, put new marks before removing timing belt as shown in procedures below.
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Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove engine under cover.
2. Lower vehicle. Remove radiator coolant reservoir, and set aside. Remove electric cooling fan
and radiator shroud.
3. On Impreza and Forester, remove accessory drive belt cover. On all models, remove accessory
drive belts.
4. Hold crankshaft pulley stationary, and remove crankshaft pulley center bolt. Remove
crankshaft pulley. Remove timing belt covers.
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Removal Timing Belt(Esteem)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove right side engine under cover. Remove power steering and A/C compressor drive belts. 2. Remove A/C compressor and power steering pump with hoses attached, and secure out of way. Support engine from above or with floor jack under oil pan. Remove air cleaner case with air cleaner outlet hose. 3. From timing belt end of engine, remove engine mount and mounting bracket. Loosen water pump pulley bolts. Remove water pump drive belt and pulley. 4. Remove 5 crankshaft pulley-to-crankshaft bolts. Remove pulley. It is NOT necessary to remove crankshaft center bolt. Remove timing belt cover. See Fig. 1 . 5. Rotate crankshaft clockwise to align timing marks. See Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 . Stamped “E” on camshaft sprocket must point straight up. Loosen timing belt tensioner bolt and stud nut. Move tensioner away from belt, and hand tighten bolt and nut. See Fig. 4 . 6. If reusing old belt, mark belt with an arrow indicating direction of rotation for installation reference. Remove timing belt.
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This timing belt installation is supported for Lexus 3.0L V6 – 1999-03 ES300. Removal (ES 300)
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove right side front wheel. Remove right fender apron seal. Remove accessory drive belts. Lower vehicle. Disconnect engine coolant reservoir hose from water outlet. Disconnect ground strap connectors. 2. Remove engine moving control rod and engine mounting bracket No. 2 (right side), located near timing belt cover. Remove generator-to-engine bracket for access to timing belt covers. 3. Using Pulley Holder (09213-54015) or equivalent and Handle (09330-00021) or equivalent, hold crankshaft pulley. Remove crankshaft pulley bolt. Using puller, remove crankshaft pulley. Remove No. 1 and No. 2 timing belt covers and gaskets. See Fig. 1 . Remove Read the rest of this entry »

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This application is an interference engine. Do not rotate camshaft or crankshaft when timing belt is removed, or engine damage may occur.
Removal NOTE: Front lock carrier (radiator support) must be moved forward to remove timing belt. 1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front, lower engine cover. Lower vehicle. Separate release lever from hood lock. Remove front bumper cover. See Fig. 1 . Remove bumper carrier from impact damper. 2. Unbolt air duct between lock carrier and air cleaner on lock carrier. Remove support bolt on passenger side of lock carrier and insert one Lock Carrier Guide (3369) into hole. See Fig. 2 . 3. Remove lock carrier front support bolts. Remove lock carrier-to-side panel bolts. Insert Lock Carrier Guide (3369) into hole on driver’s side of vehicle. Slide lock carrier forward on lock carrier guides. 4. On Read the rest of this entry »

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