Replacing timing belt

Hi,

Everything I have shows the 1.8L as having a duel overhead cam. If that is incorrect, let me know. However, here are the directions for removal and replacement of the belt. The attached pictures correlate with the directions. Please take your time and make sure that all timing marks are located as described in the directions; otherwise, the engine won't run and it can cause internal damage to it.

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Removal

1995 Toyota Celica Liftback L4-107.5 1762cc 1.8L DOHC (7A-FE)
Timing Belt Removal
Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine Timing Components Timing Belt Service and Repair Procedures Timing Belt Replace Timing Belt Removal
TIMING BELT REMOVAL

See last pic

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COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. W/ CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM: REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
(a)Disconnect the actuator connector.

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(b)Remove the 3 bolts, and disconnect the actuator with the bracket.
2. REMOVE RH FRONT WHEEL
3. REMOVE RH ENGINE UNDER COVER

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4. SLIGHTLY JACK UP ENGINE
- Raise the engine enough to remove the weight from the engine mounting on the right side.

HINT: Place a wooden block between the jack and engine.

5. REMOVE RH ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
- Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts and insulator.

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6. LOOSEN WATER PUMP PULLEY BOLTS
- Stretch the belt tight and loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
7. REMOVE GENERATOR DRIVE BELT
8. W/A/C: REMOVE A/C COMPRESSOR WITHOUT DISCONNECTING HOSES
9. W/A/C: REMOVE A/C COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BRACKET

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10. REMOVE PS PUMP DRIVE BELT
(a)Loosen the pivot and lock bolts.
(b)Swing PS pump toward the engine and remove the drive belt.
11. DISCONNECT WATER PUMP PULLEY
12. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER
- Remove the 4 cap nuts, seal washers, and cover and gasket.

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13. SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
(a)Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the timing mark "0", of the No.1 timing belt cover.

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(b)Check that the hole of the camshaft timing pulley is aligned with the timing mark of the bearing cap.
If not, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360°).

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14. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
(a)Using SST, remove the pulley bolt.

SST 09213-54015,09330-00021

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(b)Using SST, remove the pulley.

SST 09950-50010 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05030)

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15. REMOVE TIMING BELT COVERS
- Remove the 9 bolts and timing belt covers.
16. REMOVE TIMING BELT GUIDE
17. REMOVE TIMING BELT

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HINT: If reusing the timing belt, draw a direction arrow on the belt (in the direction of engine revolution), and place matchmarks on the pulleys and belt as shown in the illustration.

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(a)Loosen the mounting bolt of the idler pulley and shift pulley toward the left as far as it will go and then temporarily tighten it.
(b)Remove the belt.

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18. REMOVE IDLER PULLEY AND TENSION SPRING
- Remove the bolt, pulley and tension spring.

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19. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY
- If the pulley cannot be removed by hand, use 2 screwdrivers.

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20. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEY
- Hold the hexagonal head wrench portion of the camshaft with a wrench, and remove the bolt and timing pulley.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the cylinder head with the wrench.

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Install

1995 Toyota Celica Liftback L4-107.5 1762cc 1.8L DOHC (7A-FE)
Timing Belt Installation
Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine Timing Components Timing Belt Service and Repair Procedures Timing Belt Replace Timing Belt Installation
TIMING BELT INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEY

HINT: Align the camshaft knock pin with the knock pin groove of the pulley, and slide the timing pulley on the camshaft.

Torque: 59 Nm (600 kgf-cm, 43 ft-lb)

2. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY
(a)Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley.
(b)Slide the timing pulley on the crankshaft, facing the flange side inward.

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3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL IDLER PULLEY AND TENSION SPRING
(a)Install the idler pulley with the bolt. Do not tighten the bolt yet.
(b)Install the tension spring.
(c)Push the pulley toward the left as far as it will go and tighten the bolt.

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4. SET NO.1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
(a)Turn the hexagonal wrench head portion of the camshaft, and align the hole of the camshaft timing pulley with the timing mark of the bearing cap.

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(b)Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the crankshaft and align the timing marks of the crankshaft timing pulley and oil pump body.
5. INSTALL TIMING BELT

NOTICE: The engine should be cold.

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HINT: If reusing the timing belt, align the points marked during removal, and install the belt with the arrow pointing in the direction of engine revolution.

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Install the timing belt. And check the tension between the crankshaft timing pulley and camshaft timing pulley.
6. CHECK VALVE TIMING
(a)Loosen the idler pulley bolt.

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(b)Slowly turn the crankshaft 2 revolutions from TDC to TDC.

NOTICE: Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.

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(c)Check that each pulley aligns with the timing marks as shown in the illustration.
If the timing marks do not align, remove the timing belt and reinstall it.
(d)Tighten the idler pulley bolt.

Torque: 37 Nm (375 kgf-cm, 27 ft-lb)

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7. Reference: CHECK TIMING BELT DEFLECTION
- Check that there is belt deflection at the position indicated in the illustration.

At 20 N (2 kgf, 4.4 lbf): 5-6 mm (0.20-0.24 in.)

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If the deflection is not as specified. Readjust with the idler pulley.
8. INSTALL TIMING BELT GUIDE
(a)Remove the temporarily installed crankshaft pulley bolt.

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(b)Install the guide, facing the cup side outward.
9. INSTALL TIMING BELT COVERS

Torque: 7.4 Nm (75 kgf-cm, 65 in-lb)

10. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

Torque: 118 Nm (1,200 kgf-cm, 87 ft-lb)

11. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER
12. INSTALL WATER PUMP PULLEY AND PS PUMP
13. PS PUMP DRIVE BELT
14. W/A/C: INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BRACKET

Torque: 47 Nm (480 kgf-cm, 35 ft-lb)

15. W/A/C: INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR
16. INSTALL GENERATOR DRIVE BELT
17. TIGHTEN WATER PUMP PULLEY BOLTS

Torque: 9.3 Nm (95 kgf-cm, 82 in-lb)

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18. INSTALL RH ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
- Install the mounting insulator with the 2 bolts and 4 nuts.

Torque:
Bolt: 64 Nm (650 kgf-cm. 47 ft-lb)
Nut A: 52 Nm (530 kgf-cm, 38 ft-lb)
Nut B: 28 Nm (290 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lb)

19. INSTALL RH ENGINE UNDER COVER
20. INSTALL RH FRONT WHEEL
21. W/ CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM: INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR

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Let me know if this helps. If you have other questions, let me know.

Take care,
Joe

If you look at pic 16 above, it shows a crescent wrench holding the hex shaped section on the cam. That is the only way I know to do it. Do you have any open ended wrenches or a crescent wrench that would fit?

Joe

Wow! It shouldn't have been that tight. As far as replacement, do you have any questions? Do you need help with anything?

Joe

Hi,

If you are referring to the rubber o-ring seals for the plug towers, just make sure everything is clean and dry. Then, place a thin film of motor oil on the o-rings and install.

When you tighten the valve cover, do it in a uniform manner and tighten the bolts to 52 inch/pounds (not foot pounds).

Let me know how things go for you or if you have questions.

Joe

Hi,

That's a tough one. If it's isn't on the stick and the stick is properly installed and the correct one, it sounds low on oil. How much did you add?

Here is what my manual says:

1995 Toyota Celica Coupe L4-107.5 1762cc 1.8L DOHC (7A-FE)
Capacities
Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine Engine Lubrication Engine Oil Specifications Capacities
CAPACITIES
Engine Oil Refill, Qts. 5S-FE [01]. 4.1
Engine Oil Refill, Qts. 3S-GTE [01]. 4.1

Is that what was added? If so, it will be low if you replaced the filter.

Let me know.

Joe

PS: I'm glad to hear it's running good for you.

You are very welcome. I have to be honest. It's a good feeling when you help someone that appreciates it. So again, happy to help.

Please feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Take care,
Joe