Timing Belt & Sprockets: Removal
- Remove timing belt covers. See TIMING BELT COVER in this article. Rotate crankshaft so the No. 1 on camshaft sprocket is aligned with mark on cylinder head and crankshaft sprocket timing mark is aligned with mark on oil pump housing. See Figure.
- Mark timing belt direction of rotation if belt is to be reused. Remove spring from belt tensioner. Remove belt tensioner retaining bolt and belt tensioner. Remove timing belt.