Removal [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure

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REMOVE FAN SHROUD ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - 11/2017]
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
See step 1

DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

Disconnect the engine oil pressure switch assembly connector.

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Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.

REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley and loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt until only 2 or 3 threads remain screwed into the crankshaft.

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*a	Hold
*b	Turn

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

Using SST, remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and crankshaft pulley.

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*a	Hold
*b	Turn

SST: 09950-50013
1. 09951-05010
2. 09952-05010
3. 09953-05010
4. 09954-05021

HINT:

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

REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING GEAR KEY

Using a screwdriver, remove the crankshaft timing gear key from the crankshaft groove.

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*a	Protective Tape

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

REMOVE TIMING GEAR CASE OR TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL

Using a screwdriver, 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.