Timing mechanism locking tool
All models have alignment holes in the camshaft pulley, fuel pump pulley and flywheel. The alignment holes are used to position the crankshaft, camshaft and fuel pump to prevent piston and valve impact when installing the cylinder head or timing belt.
When the mounting holes on the pulleys are aligned with the holes in the cylinder head and cylinder block, the mounting rods must be inserted into them (or appropriate bolts) and secure the camshaft, fuel pump and crankshaft from turning. In this case, the piston of cylinder #4 is at the top dead center of the compression stroke.
1. Remove the upper timing belt cover.
2. Turn the crankshaft until the holes in the camshaft pulley and the fuel pump pulley are aligned (one hole in the camshaft pulley, one or two holes in the fuel pump pulley) with holes in the engine. The crankshaft can be turned by the pulley mounting bolt. To access the pulley mounting bolt, remove the wheel arch from under the wing. If necessary, move the coolant hoses away from the suspension. Turn the crankshaft only clockwise when looking at the engine from the right side of the car.
3. Install the rod (indicated by the arrow) 8 mm in diameter through the hole in the left protrusion of the cylinder block near the starter. If necessary, carefully turn the crankshaft until the rod enters the hole in the flywheel.
4. On 2.1 liter engines, access is limited and the starter may need to be removed to install the rod.
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5. Insert 8mm bolt (indicated by the arrow) through the hole in the camshaft pulley (on the left - on the 1.9 liter engine, on the right - on the 2.1 liter engine).
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6. Insert two (indicated by arrows) bolt (left - on the 1.9 liter engine) or one (right - on the 2.1 liter engine) bolt through the high-pressure fuel pump pulley and screw them into the engine.
7. The crankshaft, camshaft and fuel pump are fixed in a position that prevents them from rotating.