Remove the front toothed belt guard.
Turn the crankshaft to the position corresponding to the TDC of the end of the piston stroke of the 1st cylinder. In this case, the mark on the crankshaft pulley should be opposite the edge of the protrusion «Z» indicator on the cylinder block.
Check the tension of the toothed belt by turning it 90°around its axis with the force of the thumb and forefinger in the middle of the branch between the toothed pulleys of the camshaft and crankshaft. The belt must not rotate more than 90°.
To adjust the belt tension, loosen the water pump mounting bolts, insert a screwdriver or lever into the recess «A» (see photo) water pump housing and turn its housing with a lever until the desired tension is obtained.
Tighten the water pump mounting bolts.
Rotate the crankshaft two turns and check the toothed belt tension.
Install the front toothed belt guard.
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