Removal And Installation

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Disconnect the battery negative terminal
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "AUXILIARY BATTERY ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

Install the torsion damper using the SST (09231-3D200, 09231-3D100)

Tightening torque:

42.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.3 - 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 - 39.8 lb.ft)

Remove the access hall cover (A).

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Rotate the crankshaft pulley clockwise until a groove (A) on the torsion damper comes in sight.

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Install the SST (09231-3D200, 0231-3D100) to the torsion damper to attach the crankshaft decoupler.

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Remove the RH front wheel guard.
(Body (Interior and Exterior) - "FRONT WHEEL GUARD ")
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Install the jack under the edge of lower oil pan to support the engine.
Remove the engine mounting bracket.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE MOUNTING ")
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "DRIVE BELT ")
Remove the crankshaft decoupler (A).
Tightening torque:

66.7 - 70.6 N.m (6.8 - 7.2 kgf.m, 49.2 - 52.1 lb.ft) + 113 - 117°

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Install in the reverse order of removal.