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Removal [11/2017 - ]: Procedure

  1. DRAIN ENGINE OIL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [11/2017 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [11/2021 - ]

  2. REMOVE FAN SHROUD ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2017 - ]

  3. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2017 - ] 

  4. REMOVE OIL FILTER BRACKET (for AWD) 
    1. Remove the nut, bolt and oil filter bracket.
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  5. REMOVE OIL FILTER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18

  6. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY 
    1. Using SST, loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt.
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      *a Hold
      Turn
      • SST: 09213-70011 
        1. 09213-70020
      • SST: 09330-00021 
    2. Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to 2 or 3 threads of the crankshaft.
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      *a Hold
      Turn
    3. 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.

  7. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING GEAR KEY 
    1. Remove the crankshaft timing gear key of the key groove.
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  8. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pry out the timing chain case oil seal.
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      *a Protective Tape
      NOTE:

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