Installation - Isuzu 1999 RODEO Workshop Manual

5. Disconnect three connectors of engine harness from
chassis harness of left rear side of engine
compartment.
6. Remove nut and remove engine harness cover from
front of engine.
7. Remove two bolts then remove timing belt front cover.
8. Remove fixing bolt of timing belt tensioner then
remove timing belt tensioner (1).
9. Remove timing belt.
CAUTION:
f Do not bend or twist belt, otherwise its core could
be damaged. The belt should not be bent at a
radius less than 30 mm.
f Timing belt drive gear counterhold with J–42620.
f Do not allow oil or other chemical substances to
come in contact with the belt. They will shorten
the life.
f Do not attempt to pry or stretch the belt with a
screw driver or any other tool during installation.
f Store timing belt in cool and dark place. Never
expose the belt direct sunlight or heat.
ENGINE MECHANICAL (X22SE 2.2L)

Installation

1. Install timing belt tensioner then tighten it temporarily
until make alignment timing belt.
2. Install the timing belt and perform timing belt setting
procedure as follows:
1. Bring the engine top dead center No.1 cylinder
compression stroke by rotating the engine in the
020RW010 direction of normal operation.
The engine is in this position when the notches on
the camshaft pulleys align with the marks on the
cylinder head cover(1), Check the crankshaft
pulley timing mark is aligned (2) also check for
water pump positioning ensure tabs are aligned
(3).
6A–29
020RW010
014RW067