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How to Replace a Timing Belt

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Timing Belt
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Combination Wrench Set 3/8 in. Drive Ratchet
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Estimated Costs:

DIY Costs
Est. $75.95 parts only
Shop Costs
Est. $366.30 in parts and labor
Costs are based on averages for all vehicles.

Guide Steps

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1
 
  Open the hood and locate your timing belt cover. edit step - submit photo
Timing belt cover viewed from standing over the engine compartment
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Remove the negative battery cable. edit step - submit photo
Disconnecting battery cable
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Remove the harmonic balancer (pulley attached to the crankshaft). edit step - submit photo
Harmonic balancer removed from the crankshaft pulley
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Unbolt timing cover. edit step - submit photo
Upper timing belt cover screws removed for removal of cover
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Gain access to valve timing marks. This may require removing valve cover. edit step - submit photo
Timing mark on the camshaft pulley
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Align the camshaft and crankshaft sprocket timing marks. These marks are typically on the sprockets, cylinder head and engine block. edit step - submit photo
Timing mark on crankshaft pulley
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Remove the timing belt. edit step - submit photo
Timing belt removed
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Install new timing belt. Recheck the alignment of the camshaft and crankshaft. edit step - submit photo
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Install new timing cover seal and timing cover. edit step - submit photo
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Install the harmonic balancer. This may require a special tool depending on your model. edit step - submit photo
Harmonic balancer installed with crankshaft bolt
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Re-install all the accessories that where removed to gain access to the timing cover. Also lower the engine back down on vehicles if you needed to lift the motor. edit step - submit photo
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Fill radiator with 50/50 mix coolant to distilled water. edit step - submit photo
Coolant topped off
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Replace oil filter. edit step - submit photo
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Fill engine with new oil. edit step - submit photo
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Reconnect negative cable on battery terminal. edit step - submit photo
Negative Battery Cable
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Start engine and recheck all fluids. edit step - submit photo
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