Resolved 1G Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley Tension Direction

[turtlebain]

I'm trying to set proper 31.2 in-lb torque on tensioner pulley with setting pin installed, what worries me when attempting to follow service manual instructions is that the belt gets exceedingly close to the pivot point of the tensioner pulley bracket swing arm when applying tension in the recommended direction.

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It looks like the belt teeth are about to hit now, I don't trust it for operation. Question is, is there any issues in torquing the opposite direction?

 

[pauleyman]

Follow the direction youre supposed to go for whatever year motor you have. If memory serves yes there is a problem going the other way. Pulley will hit the water pump. Are you sure youre not already going the wrong way?

 

[turtlebain]

Actually, just figured it out. The repair manual is for 2G. I have a 1G tensioner arm.

As stated in this Pictorial (by you, actually)
http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/pictorial-installing-timing-a-timing-belt-6bolt-2g.273973/

Clockwise - 1G tensioner arm
Counter Clockwise - 2G tensioner arm

So I went the right way, as for the auto tensioner measurement, would that still be the same 3.8-4.5mm? I hope so mine measured out perfect at 4.09mm