Engine Timing Tensioner - Removal

REMOVAL

Special Tools:










1. Perform the fuel pressure release procedure Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the engine cover (1).





4. Remove the air cleaner body (6) Air Cleaner Body - Removal.





5. Disconnect the PCV hose (1) from the intake manifold.
6. Disconnect the vent hose (3) from the oil filler neck.
7. Remove three bolts (2) and remove the oil separator housing (4) from the cylinder head cover.





8. Disconnect the fuel vapor hose (3) from the intake manifold.
9. Open the hose retainer (1) and disconnect the fuel line (2) from the fuel rail Service and Repair.






CAUTION: When servicing components near the vacuum pump, avoid contact with the plastic nipple that connects the vacuum pump to the brake booster hose. It is possible to crack the plastic nipple resulting in a brake booster vacuum leak.

10. Remove the vacuum pump (1) Vacuum Pump - Removal.





11. Install the (10277) (1) to the rear of the camshaft. Rotate the crankshaft vibration damper clockwise to align the tool with the vacuum pump mounting. Install three bolts (2) and tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).





12. Raise and support the vehicle Maintenance.
13. Remove the belly pan Belly Pan - Removal.





14. Remove four bolts (1) and the tunnel support brace (2).





15. If equipped with a manual transmission, remove the rear engine mount bracket bolt (3) and nut (6), loosen the isolator bolt (1) and reposition the rear engine mount isolator (7) away from the bracket (5).





16. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove two bolts (4) from the rear engine mount bracket (3), loosen the bolt (1) and reposition the rear engine mount link (5) away from the bracket (3).





17. Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly Tires And Wheels - Removal.





18. Remove two bolts (4) and the right vertical brace (5).
19. Remove two screws (2) from the front wheelhouse splash shield.
20. Remove three screws (1) and the frame splash shield (3).





21. Remove the accessory drive belt (4) Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.





22. Remove the vibration damper (1) Vibration Damper - Removal.





23. Lower the vehicle.
24. Reposition the coolant recovery bottle (5) Coolant Recovery Bottle - Removal.





25. Support the engine with a floor jack positioned under the oil pan.
26. Remove six bolts (1 and 3) and the RH engine mount isolator (4).





27. Remove the bolts (2 and 3) and the upper timing belt cover (1).





28. Carefully raise the front of the engine and remove the six bolts (2) and the RH engine mount bracket (1).





29. Remove the bolt (2) and the lower timing belt cover (1).





30. Install the (10276) (1) with three bolts (3) tightened to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) and one bolt (2) tightened to 9 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: If the bolt (2) does not align with the lower timing belt cover mounting boss, the camshaft timing is not correct. Proceed to Timing Belt Installation for service procedures Timing Belt - Installation.






NOTE: If the timing belt is to be reused, mark the direction of rotation using a paint pen or equivalent to aid in reassembly.

31. Remove the tensioner lock nut (3) and the tensioner (2).