Hyundai Sonata 1991 Shop Manual page 48

GENERAL
TIMING BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT PROCE-
DURE
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1. Remove the timing belt front upper cover.
2. Turn the crankshaft clockwise and check to ensure that there
is nothing abnormal about its operation.
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3. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the piston in No.1
cylinder is at top dead center.
CAUTION
When aligning the timing mark, be sure not to turn the
crankshaft in the counterclockwise direction as this can
cause improper belt tension.
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Timing mark
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Timing mark
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sprocket
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4. Remove the two access covers. These are easily removed by
inserting a screwdriver into the slots from the direction of
the embossed arrow and pry.
5. Loosen the timing belt tensioner tightening bolt and nut by
inserting a 14 mm (0.55 in.) socket wrench.
CAUTION
loosen bolt and nut 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn. If they are
loosened more than necessary, they might fall into inside
the cover.
Access
cover
6. Turn the crankshaft and the camshaft sprocket clockwise two
teeth.
CAUTION
Be sure not to turn the crankshaft counterclockwise. This
causes stress on the tensioner and can throw belt tension
out of adjustment.
Two teeth
Timing mark
20-17