How to Install a Hyundai Accent Timing Belt
Knowing what type of maintenance should be completed on your vehicle is the key to keeping it running at optimal performance. The Hyundai Accent timing belt is a major component of the engine and should be inspected routinely. Typically, once the vehicle reaches 60,000 miles it is time for a replacement. Failure to adhere to the manufacturer’s manual can result in unnecessary damages and expenses.
The Hyundai Accent timing belt performs a very important job as it relates to the engine because it keeps everything running smoothly, affecting every part from the cams and pistons to the exhaust system. The fact that this vehicle’s engine is considered a "non-interfering" engine means the space between the valves and pistons is greater. A slip or break of the belt can cause major service problems and will definitely cause your engine to shut down.
There are some ways to prevent this from happening. One specific way is to be aware of your car’s mileage and be proactive. Knowing when and how to change the timing belt yourself can save you from undue stress and keep your finances in check.
Here’s what you need to get started:
- Floor jack
- Jack stands
- Lug wrench
- Sizeable wrench
- Set of ¼-inch drive sockets
- Set of ½-inch drive sockets
- ¼-inch drive ratchet
- ½-inch drive ratchet
- Lift the front of the car using the jack, using the stands to support the weight.
- Use the lug wrench to take the passenger-side tire off.
- Take off the inner splash shield so you have access to the crankshaft pulley. A 10-mm socket wrench should help with this task. Loosen the tensioner with a wrench and remove the accessory belts.
- Locate the socket and use it to remove the water pump pulley. Next comes the crankshaft pulley bolt a ½-inch drive socket is used for this task. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt, using a ½-inch drive socket followed by the pulley. Remove the upper and lower timing belt covers, using a 10-mm socket.
- Put the crankshaft pulley bolt into place by inserting it into the nose of the crankshift; turn the engine in a clockwise direction. The timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket and block must be aligned. Also, the camshaft sprocket hole and the mark on the camshaft-bearing cap must line up. Note: To ensure a perfect match for the crankshaft sprocket, review the dot on the sprocket and size up with the dot on the block. They should be at the one o'clock position.
- Utilize a screwdriver to loosen the two bolts in the timing belt tensioner and lever open the tensioner away from the belt. Hold the tensioner from the belt and slightly tighten the two bolts to hold the tensioner in place. Take the timing belt off.
- Start on the right side opposite the tensioner to install the new timing belt. Begin at the crank and go upward and over the camshaft sprocket. Stay mindful of the tension. Unscrew the bolts on the tensioner slightly. You need to allow the tensioner to apply pressure to the belt.
- Turn the engine twice in a clockwise direction to re-align the timing markings. Ensure perfect alignment and tighten the two belt tensioner bolts.
- Reverse the order of removal (starting with step five) to put the remaining parts back in place.