Timing Belt & Sprockets: Removal
- Loosen water pump and power steering pulley bolts. Remove all drive belts. Remove pulleys. Turn crankshaft clockwise to align timing marks. Remove crankshaft damper and pulley. Remove spark plug wires. Remove upper left engine mount.
- Remove upper and lower timing belt covers. If old belt is to be reused, mark timing belt in relation to camshaft and crankshaft pulleys. Move timing belt tensioner toward water pump and secure. Remove timing belt. If gears need to be changed, remove camshaft gear, crankshaft gear and flange (also spacer on 1.6L).