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Removal




TIMING BELT REMOVAL
1. To remove the engine mounting bracket, support the oil pan with a block of wood and jack until removal is completed.
2. Remove the power steering oil pump with the return hoses connected.




3. Remove the engine support bracket in the numbered sequence shown in the illustration. Slowly remove the reamer bolt indicated by the arrow.

NOTE:
- Keep in mind that the reamer bolt is sometimes heat seized on the engine support bracket.
- To make installation easier, raise the engine as necessary.

4. Remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft and the upper and lower timing belt covers.




5. Loosen the timing belt tensioner bolt and turn the timing belt tensioner counterclockwise along the elongated hole.




6. When reusing the timing belt, mark the direction of travel with an arrow before removing it.