TENSIONER & Pulley-Timing Belt: Removal

Fig 1: Camshaft Sprocket - Removal/Installation

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1 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET HOLDER 6847

1. Remove timing belt (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL)  .
2. Remove timing belt idler pulley.
3. Hold camshaft sprocket with Camshaft Sprocket Holder 6847 (1) while removing bolt. See Fig 1. Remove both camshaft sprockets.
   Fig 2: 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

4. Remove rear timing belt cover fasteners (1,2) and remove cover from engine. See Fig 2.
   Fig 3: Timing Belt Tensioner/Bracket Assembly

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   1 - BOLT

   2 - TENSIONER ASSEMBLY

   3 - BOLT-INSTALL FOR PROPER ALIGNMENT

5. Remove lower bolt (1) attaching timing belt tensioner assembly to engine and remove tensioner (2)as an assembly  . See Fig 3.