Timing Belt Removal

Refer to TSB #B00394 for belt squeal or whine noise


Timing Belt Removal

Disassemble in the order shown in the figure, referring to Disassembly Note.





1. Cylinder head cover
2. Water pump pulley
3. Timing belt cover, upper
4. Timing belt cover, middle
5. Timing belt cover, lower
6. Pulley lock bolt (disassembly note)
7. Pulley boss
8. Timing belt (disassembly note)
9. Tensioner and tensioner spring
10. Idler







Disassembly Note:

Pulley lock bolt

1. Hold the flywheel (MTX) or drive plate (ATX) by using the SST.

2. Loosen the pulley lock bolt.

3. Remove the pulley lock bolt.





Timing belt

1. Protect the tensioner with a rag.

2. Loosen the tensioner lock bolt. Pry the tensioner outward with a bar.

3. Tighten the lock bolt with the tensioner spring fully extended.




4. Mark the timing belt rotation for proper installation.




5. Remove the timing belt.