Sprocket(S), Timing Belt And Chain: Removal: Removal

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Perform the fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

Fig 1: Engine Cover
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Remove the engine cover (1).

Fig 2: Air Cleaner Body Assembly
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Remove the air cleaner body (6). Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .

Fig 3: PCV Hose, Bolts, Vent Hose & Oil Separator Housing
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Disconnect the PCV hose (1) from the intake manifold.
Disconnect the vent hose (3) from the oil filler neck.
Remove three bolts (2) and remove the oil separator housing (4) from the cylinder head cover.

Fig 4: Fuel Line, Hose Retainer & Fuel Vapor Purge Hose
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Disconnect the fuel vapor hose (3) from the intake manifold.
Open the hose retainer (1) and disconnect the fuel line (2) from the fuel rail. Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT .

Fig 5: Lower Air Dam/Belly Pan
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING .
Remove the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL .

Fig 6: Tunnel Support Brace & Bolts
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Remove four bolts (1) and the tunnel support brace (2).

Fig 7: Wheel Lug Bolts
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Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 8: Right Vertical Brace, Frame Splash Shield & Fasteners
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Remove two bolts (4) and the right vertical brace (5).
Remove two screws (2) from the front wheelhouse splash shield.
Remove three screws (1) and the frame splash shield (3).

Fig 9: Drive Belt Tensioners & Assembly With Drive Belt Routing
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Remove the accessory drive belt (4). Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .

Fig 10: Vibration Damper & Bolts
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Remove the vibration damper (1). Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, REMOVAL .

Fig 11: Crankshaft Sprocket Holder, Clearance Hole & Bolts
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Position the (special tool #10307, Holder, Crankshaft Sprocket) (1) as shown in illustration.
Rotate the crankshaft until the vibration damper locating pin is centered in the clearance hole (4).
Install the (special tool #10307, Holder, Crankshaft Sprocket) (1) with three bolts (2) tightened to 25 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
With the (special tool #10307, Holder, Crankshaft Sprocket) (1) resting against the accessory bracket bolt (5), loosen but do not remove the crankshaft bolt (3).

Fig 12: Rear Engine Mount Bracket, Isolator & Fasteners
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If equipped with a manual transmission, remove the rear engine mount bracket bolt (3) and nut (6), loosen the isolator bolt (1) and reposition the rear engine mount isolator (7) away from the bracket (5).

Fig 13: Two Bolts Of Lower Transmission Mount
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If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove two bolts (4) from the rear engine mount bracket (3), loosen the bolt (1) and reposition the rear engine mount link (5) away from the bracket (3).

Fig 14: Vacuum Pump & Bolts
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CAUTION:
When servicing components near the vacuum pump, avoid contact with the plastic nipple that connects the vacuum pump to the brake booster hose. It is possible to crack the plastic nipple resulting in a brake booster vacuum leak.
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the vacuum pump (1). Refer to PUMP, VACUUM, REMOVAL .

Fig 15: Camshaft Timing Locking Tool & Bolts
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Install the (special tool #10277, Tool, Camshaft Timing Locking) (1) to the rear of the camshaft. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to align the tool with the vacuum pump mounting. Install three bolts (2) and tighten to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).

Fig 16: Return Hose, Lower Supply Hose, Mounting Screw & Coolant Recovery Bottle
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Reposition the coolant recovery bottle (5). Refer to BOTTLE, PRESSURIZED COOLANT, REMOVAL .

Fig 17: RH Engine Mount Isolator, Support Bracket & Bolts
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Support the engine with a floor jack positioned under the oil pan.
Remove six bolts (1 and 3) and the RH engine mount isolator (4).

Fig 18: Upper Timing Belt Cover & Bolts
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Remove the bolts (2 and 3) and the upper timing belt cover (1).

Fig 19: RH Engine Mount Bracket & Bolts
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Carefully raise the front of the engine and remove the six bolts (2) and the RH engine mount bracket (1).

Fig 20: Lower Timing Belt Cover & Bolt
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Remove the bolt (2) and the lower timing belt cover (1).

Fig 21: Timing Belt, Tensioner & Lock Nut
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NOTE:
If the timing belt is to be reused, mark the direction of rotation using a paint pen or equivalent to aid in reassembly.
Loosen the tensioner lock nut (3) and remove the timing belt (1).

Fig 22: Crankshaft Sprocket, Holder & Bolts
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CAUTION:
When the timing belt is removed and the cylinder head is still installed, DO NOT rotate the camshaft or crankshaft without first locating the proper crankshaft position. Failure to do so will result in valve and/or piston damage.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING .
If required, remove the crankshaft sprocket (4):
- Install the (special tool #10307, Holder, Crankshaft Sprocket) (1) with three bolts (3) tightened to 25 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
- Remove the bolt (2) and the crankshaft sprocket (4).
- Discard the bolt (2).
Fig 23: Camshaft Sprocket, Holder & Bolt
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Lower the vehicle.
If required, use (special tool #6847, Holder, Camshaft Sprocket) (2) and remove the bolt (1) and the camshaft sprocket (3).