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Removal (2.4L)

  1. Remove power steering pump pulley (if equipped). Remove all drive belts and crankshaft pulley. Remove upper timing belt cover and gasket. Remove timing belt lower cover and gasket. Note bolt length and location.
    CAUTION: DO NOT  rotate crankshaft counterclockwise (as viewed from timing belt end of engine). If timing belt is to be reused, mark direction of rotation before removing.
  2. Remove crankshaft sprocket bolt access cover. Remove crankshaft sprocket bolt and washer. Rotate crankshaft clockwise (as viewed from timing belt end of engine) until No. 1 cylinder is at TDC of compression stroke and timing mark on camshaft sprocket aligns with mark on cylinder head. See Figure.
  3. Loosen timing belt tensioner adjustment bolt and move tensioner toward water pump. Tighten bolt to secure tensioner. Remove front timing belt. Remove camshaft sprocket.
  4. Remove oil pump sprocket access plug from cylinder block. See Figure. Insert .31" (8.0 mm) diameter Phillips screwdriver to block left silent shaft. Remove oil pump sprocket nut and remove sprocket.
  5. Remove front crankshaft sprocket and flange. Remove rear timing belt tensioner assembly. Remove rear timing belt. Remove right silent shaft sprocket with spacer. Remove rear crankshaft sprocket with key and inner cover.
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