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Removal (1.8L)

  1. Remove all drive belts. Remove water pump pulley. Using a floor jack and wooden block, support engine. Remove front engine mount and bracket. Remove generator adjusting bracket. Removing power steering pump and mounting bracket. Leaving hoses attached, suspend power steering pump and bracket aside.
    CAUTION: DO NOT rotate crankshaft counterclockwise (as viewed from timing belt end of engine).
  2. Rotate crankshaft clockwise (as viewed from timing belt end of engine) until cylinder No. 1 is at TDC of compression stroke, and timing marks are aligned. See Figure. Remove crankshaft pulley. Remove crankshaft flange. Remove timing belt covers.
  3. Loosen timing belt tensioner adjusting bolt. Using a screwdriver, move tensioner away from timing belt. Tighten bolt to secure tensioner. Remove timing belt.
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