You can turn the camshaft sprockets by hand to get them aligned. However, if it becomes immovable you will simply have to thurn the crankshaft so that the valves can open without hitting the piston, then finish putting the cam sprockets in the proper alignment. (Do this using a socket and ratchet without appliing excessive pressure--say, as you would when you use a pipe or breaker bar to increase the pressure you put on a stubborbolt). Then you'll be able to put the belt on according to these instructions (read them carefully).
2.0L Engines
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cable
Engine coolant
Water pump pulley bolts
Alternator bolt, loosen only
Water pump pulley and drive belts
Crankshaft pulley
Timing belt cover(s)
3. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks so No. 1 piston will be at Top Dead Center (TDC) of the compression stroke.
4. Remove the timing belt tensioner and idler pulley.
5. Mark the timing belt with an arrow showing direction of rotation.
6. Remove the timing belt.
To install:
1. Align the timing marks of the camshaft sprocket and check that the crankshaft timing marks are still in alignment.
2. Install the timing belt tensioner.
3. Install the idler pulley, if equipped. Tighten bolt to 32-41 ft. Lbs. (43-55 Nm).
4. Position the timing belt over the camshaft sprocket, then over the crankshaft sprocket.
5. Tension the timing belt and tighten the tensioner pulley bolt to 32-41 ft. Lbs. (43-55 Nm). When properly tensioned, the timing belt should deflect 0.16-0.24 in. (4-6mm) when a force of 5 lbs. (2.2kg) is placed on the longest span of the belt.
6. Turn the crankshaft sprocket one turn clockwise and realign the crankshaft sprocket timing mark.
7. Recheck the belt tension and adjust as necessary.
8. Install or connect the following:
Timing belt cover(s)
Crankshaft pulley
A/C compressor belt
Water pump pulley
V belt
Negative battery cable
Engine with coolant
once the belt is installed, turn the engine by hand a minimum of 2 revolutions in the direction of engine rotation, this is to be sue that the liming marks are ligned corretly and that the valves do no hit the pistons.
Saturday, April 6th, 2013 AT 6:24 PM