How to Replace timing belt on Honda CR-V 2.0 1999

Honda CR-V 2.0 1999 cambelt change instructions and replacement inteval. Full guide!

Special tools

• None required.

Special precautions

• Disconnect battery earth lead.
• DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed.
• Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine.
• Turn engine in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated).
• DO NOT turn engine via camshaft or other sprockets.
• Observe all tightening torques.

Repair times – hrs

Camshaft drive belt/chain – R & I	2,30
Camshaft drive belt/chain, AC – R & I	2,50

Valve timing procedures

Removal

NOTE: Normal direction of crankshaft rotation is anti-clockwise.

1. Remove:
   • Undershield.
   • Auxiliary drive belts.
   • PAS pump. DO NOT disconnect hoses.
2. Support engine.
3. Remove:
   • LH engine mounting.
   • Cylinder head cover.
   • Timing belt centre cover [1].
4. Turn crankshaft to TDC on No.1 cylinder. Ensure timing marks aligned [2].
5. Ensure ‘UP’ mark on camshaft sprockets at top [3].
6. Remove:
   • Crankshaft pulley bolt [9].
   • Crankshaft pulley [4].
   • Timing belt lower cover [5].
7. Slacken tensioner bolt [6]. Move tensioner away from belt and tighten bolt.
8. Remove timing belt.

Installation

1. Ensure timing marks aligned [7] & [8].
2. Ensure ‘UP’ mark on camshaft sprockets at top [3].
3. Fit timing belt in following order:
   • Crankshaft sprocket.
   • Tensioner pulley.
   • Water pump sprocket.
   • Exhaust camshaft sprocket.
   • Inlet camshaft sprocket.
4. Slacken and tighten tensioner bolt [6].
5. Turn crankshaft six turns anti-clockwise. Ensure crankshaft sprocket timing marks aligned [7].
6. Slacken tensioner bolt [6].
7. Turn crankshaft anti-clockwise for 3 teeth on camshaft sprocket.
8. Tighten tensioner bolt to 54 Nm [6].
9. Turn crankshaft two turns anti-clockwise. Ensure timing marks aligned [7] & [8].
10. Install components in reverse order of removal.
11. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt [9]. Tightening torque: 177 Nm.