Timing Belt Drive Pulley Replacement

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Remove the timing belt (see TIMING BELT REMOVAL ).
Remove the timing belt stopper (A), then remove the timing belt drive pulley (B) and the key (C).

Fig 1: Timing Belt Drive Pulley With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Inspect the timing belt drive pulley and the key for damage. If it is cracked or damaged, replace the timing belt drive pulley and the key.
Install the new timing belt drive pulley and the key, then install the timing belt stopper.
Install the timing belt (see TIMING BELT INSTALLATION ).
Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see HDS CLEAR COMMAND ).