Timing belt and tensioner part number
hello, im a tech at a honda dealer, i am currently trying to repair a 1996 caravan with a 2.4 four cylinder, its a used trade in, the marks were lined up, so i thought, but when it came back for a idle problem i found that the marks were off on the cams, dont know why though, any pictures or help will be greatly appreciated
TIMING BELT SYSTEM
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Camshaft or crankshaft should not be rotate after timing belt is removed. Damage to valve components may occur. Always align timing marks before removing timing belt.
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Camshaft or crankshaft should not be rotate after timing belt is removed. Damage to valve components may occur. Always align timing marks before removing timing belt.
- Remove crankshaft damper bolt. Refer toVibration Damper Service procedure outlined in this section.
- Remove timing belt cover fasteners Front Timing Belt Cover and remove cover.
- Remove engine mount bracket Front Timing Belt Cover .
- Align timing marks. Loosen timing belt tensioner screws and remove timing belt.
- Set crankshaft sprocket to TDC by aligning the sprocket with the arrow on the oil pump housing Crankshaft Sprocket Timing Mark .
- Set camshafts timing marks together by aligning notches on sprockets Crankshaft and Camshaft Shaft Timing .
- Install timing belt. Starting at the crankshaft, go around the water pump sprocket, idler pulley, camshaft sprockets and then around the tensioner pulley Crankshaft and Camshaft Shaft Timing .
- Move crankshaft sprocket to TDC to take up belt slack. Install tensioner to block but do not tighten fasteners.
- Using a torque wrench on the tensioner pulley apply 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.) of torque to tensioner Adjusting Drive Belt Tension .
- With torque being applied to the tensioner pulley move the tensioner up against the tensioner pulley bracket and tighten fasteners to 31 N·m (275 in. lbs.) Adjusting Drive Belt Tension .
- Pull tensioner plunger pin. Pretension is correct when pin can be removed and installed freely.
- Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions and check the alignment of the timing marks Crankshaft and Camshaft Shaft Timing .
- Wait a few minutes and re-check that the plunger pin can be removed and installed freely.
- Install right engine support bracket and engine mount Front Timing Belt Cover .
- Install upper timing belt cover and tighten bolts to 4.5 N|b1m (40 in. lbs.) Front Timing Belt Cover .
- Install lower timing belt cover and tighten bolts to 4.5 N|b1m (40 in. lbs.) Front Timing Belt Cover .
- Install crankshaft damper. Refer to Vibration Damper Service procedure outlined in this section.



