Removal [10/2017 - ]: Procedure

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DRAIN ENGINE OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2017 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [11/2021 - ]
REMOVE FAN SHROUD
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2017 - ]
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
See step 4
REMOVE OIL FILTER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27

REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

Using SST, loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt.

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*a	Hold
*b	Turn

SST: 09213-70011
1. 09213-70020
SST: 09330-00021

Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to 2 or 3 threads of the crankshaft.

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*a	Hold
*b	Turn

Using SST, remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and crankshaft pulley.
- SST: 09950-50013
  1. 09951-05010
  2. 09952-05010
  3. 09953-05020
  4. 09954-05021
HINT:

Apply grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) prior to use.

REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING GEAR KEY

Remove the crankshaft timing gear key of the key groove.

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REMOVE TIMING GEAR CASE OR TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL

Using a screwdriver with its tip taped, pry out the timing gear case or timing chain case oil seal.

*a	Protective Tape

NOTE:

After the removal, check the crankshaft for damage. If it is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.