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Timing Belt Removal

TIMING BELT DISASSEMBLY





1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

Crankshaft Pulley Disassembly Note





1. Hold the crankshaft using the SST.

Pulley Boss Disassembly Note





1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks of the pulleys.

Note: For the crankshaft side, face the locating pin on the pulley boss straight up.





2. Hold the crankshaft using the SST.

Timing Belt Disassembly Note

Caution: The following will damage the belt and shorten its life; Forcefully twisting it, turning it inside out, or allowing oil or grease on it.





1. Mark the timing belt rotation on the belt for proper reinstallation.
2. Loosen the tensioner lock bolt.





3. Push the tensioner in the direction of the arrow and hand-tighten the lock bolt.
4. Remove the timing belt.