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Timing Belt: Removal

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Align crankshaft to cylinder No. 1 TDC. Raise and support vehicle. Remove right front wheel and engine undercover. Loosen water pump pulley bolts. Remove accessory drive belts.
  2. Remove cruise control actuator. Remove windshield washer reservoir. Remove valve cover. Disconnect engine ground wire from right fender apron. Support engine with floor jack.
  3. Remove through bolt at engine mount, located near timing belt cover. Raise engine slightly. Remove water pump pulley. Remove crankshaft pulley. If necessary, remove A/C compressor with hoses attached. Lower engine. Remove timing belt covers.
  4. Remove timing belt guide. See Figure . Loosen belt tensioner bolt. Move belt tensioner pulley away from timing belt, and temporarily tighten belt tensioner pulley bolt. Remove timing belt.
    CAUTION: If timing belt is to be reused, mark direction of timing belt rotation, and place reference marks on timing belt and sprockets for installation reference.
  5. Remove camshaft sprocket (if necessary) by removing retaining bolt while holding camshaft at hexagonal section with wrench. If crankshaft sprocket is to be removed, gently pry off using 2 flat-bladed screwdrivers.
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