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VS4656 Engine Setting/Locking Tool Kit provides the special tools called for when replacing timing belts on Honda models. The kit includes Tensioner Tools and Locking Pins. Many Honda sohc and twin cam engines, including those fitted in Rover 600 Series models, have balancer shafts connected to the crankshaft pulley by a balancer shaft belt. During removal and refitting of the timing belt the balancer shaft belt is removed.
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Removal
1) Disconnect negative battery cable and ground strap at transaxle. Disconnect positive battery cable. Remove battery and battery base. Remove drain plug, and drain transaxle fluid (remove fill plug to speed draining). Install drain plug with NEW washer, and tighten plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE at the end of this article.
2) Disconnect wiring for starter motor, transaxle lock-up control solenoid and shift control solenoid. Remove starter. Disconnect mainshaft and countershaft speed sensor connectors. Remove complete air cleaner case assembly. Disconnect and remove throttle control cable at transaxle bracket.
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Setting engine timing on all current Ford 16v, Twin Camshaft engines (Zetec/Duratec) requires the tools included in VS1152.V2 Set.
Additionally, replacement of the timing belt requires the crankshaft pulley to be removed and therefore Associated Tools VS1013 or VS4736 are needed, depending upon engine type.
CAMSHAFT SETTING PLATE - VS115/01
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This installation guide should be used in conjunction with a authorized Honda / Acura factory service manual and the installation should be performed by a trained automotive technician.

‘Supplied Hardware:
Timing Gear Pulley - 2
Camshaft Key (OEM Honda) - 2
SS 1/4-28 SHCS-12
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Swift DOHC uses hydraulic lifters. No adjustments are required.
Samurai & Sidekick
1) Remove valve cover. Rotate engine until zero degree (TDC) timing mark of timing belt cover is in line with timing mark on crankshaft pulley. See Fig. 1.
2) Ensure cylinder No. 1 is at TDC on compression stroke. Remove distributor cap. On Samurai and Sidekick (TBI), ensure rotor is pointed upward at distributor hold-down bolt and to No. 1 terminal of distributor cap. On Sidekick (MPI), ensure rotor is at about 1 o’clock position and pointed to No. 1 terminal of distributor cap. If rotor is not as described, rotate crankshaft 360 degrees.
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Before performing any on-vehicle adjustments to fuel or ignition systems, ensure engine mechanical condition is okay.
VALVE CLEARANCE
NOTE: Adjust valve clearance with engine cold.
NOTE: If valve cover uses grommets below retaining nuts or bolts, keep grommets in order so they are installed in original locations during reassembly.
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