Timing Belt TENSIONER & Pulley: Removal

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Remove the timing belt (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL) .
Remove timing belt idler pulley. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Timing Belt Idler Pulley
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1 - IDLER PULLEY

2 - BOLT
Hold camshaft sprocket with Special Tool 6847 while removing bolt. See Fig 2. Remove both cam sprockets.

Fig 2: Camshaft Sprocket - Removal/Installation
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1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6847

Remove rear timing belt cover fasteners and remove cover from engine. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Rear Timing Belt Cover Fasteners

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1 - M6 BOLTS - 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.)

2 - M8 BOLTS - 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.)

3 - TIMING BELT TENSIONER

Remove lower bolt attaching timing belt tensioner assembly to engine and remove tensioner as an assembly . See Figure.