Removal and Installation

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Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "DRIVE BELT ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transmission Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the R side front wheel.
(Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")
Remove the crankshaft damper pulley (A).
Tightening torque:

46.1 - 52.0 N.m (4.7 - 5.3 kgf.m, 34.0 - 38.3 lb.ft) + 38° - 42°

Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Damper Pulley
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Information

Fix the ring gears using the SST (09231-3N100, 09231-2B100) after remove the starter. Then Remove the crankshaft damper pulley bolt.

Fig 2: Fixing Ring Gears Using SST (09231-3N100, 09231-2B100)
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