How to Replace timing belt on Hyundai Elantra 1.6 16V 2004-2006

Replacement Interval Guide

• Hyundai recommend:
• Check at 30,000 miles or 3 years.
• Replacement every 50,000 miles or 5 years.
• Check 30,000 miles or 3 years after belt replacement.
• The previous use and service history of the vehicle must always be taken into account.

Check For Engine Damage

CAUTION: This engine has been identified as an INTERFERENCE engine in which the possibility of valve-to-piston damage in the event of a timing belt failure is MOST LIKELY to occur. A compression check of all cylinders should be performed before removing the cylinder head(s).

Repair Times – hrs

Remove & install	1,80
AC	+0,20

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.

Removal

1. Raise and support front of vehicle.
2. Remove:
   • Engine top cover.
   • RH front wheel.
   • RH splash guard.
3. Support engine.
4. Remove:
   • RH engine mounting bracket.
   • Auxiliary drive belt(s).
   • Water pump pulley.
   • Timing belt upper cover [1] .
5. Turn crankshaft clockwise until timing marks aligned [2] .
6. Remove:
   • Crankshaft bolt [3] .
   • Crankshaft pulley [4] .
   • Crankshaft sprocket guide washer [5] .
   • Timing belt lower cover [6] .
7. Ensure timing marks aligned [7] .
8. Ensure hole in camshaft sprocket aligned with timing mark on cylinder head [8] .
9. Slacken tensioner bolt [9] .
10. Slacken tensioner bolt [10] .
11. Move tensioner away from belt. Lightly tighten tensioner bolt [10] .
12. Remove timing belt.

    NOTE: Mark direction of rotation on belt with chalk if belt is to be reused.

Installation

1. Check tensioner pulley for smooth operation.
2. Ensure timing marks aligned [7] .
3. Ensure hole in camshaft sprocket aligned with timing mark on cylinder head [8] .
4. Fit timing belt in anti-clockwise direction, starting at crankshaft sprocket.

   NOTE: Observe direction of rotation marks on belt.

5. Ensure belt is taut between sprockets on non-tensioned side.
6. Slacken tensioner bolt [10] .
7. Allow tensioner to operate.
8. Tighten tensioner bolt [10] . Tightening torque: 20-27 Nm.
9. Tighten tensioner bolt [9] . Tightening torque: 20-27 Nm.
10. Apply firm thumb pressure to belt at (5 kg).
11. Belt should deflect to 1/4 of tensioner bolt head width [11] .
12. Turn crankshaft two turns clockwise.
13. Ensure timing marks aligned [7] & [8] .
14. Install components in reverse order of removal.
15. Tighten crankshaft bolt [1] . Tightening torque: 140-150 Nm.
16. Fit RH engine mounting bracket.
17. Tighten RH engine mounting bracket:
    • Nuts and bolt securing engine mounting bracket to engine. Tightening torque: 50-65 Nm.
    • Nut securing engine mounting bracket to engine mounting. Tightening torque: 60-80 Nm.