Removal

Timing Components:

NOTE:
- Turn the crankshaft pulley so the No. 1 piston is at top dead center (TDC) before removing the belt.
- Inspect the water pump.
- The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before
- disconnecting the battery.
- removing the No. 39 (7.5 A) fuse from the under- hood fuse/relay box.
- removing the radio.
After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn it on.
When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the customer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.

1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.
2. Remove the wheelwell splash shield.





3. Loosen the adjusting bolt and mounting nuts, then remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt.





4. Loosen the adjusting bolt, mounting bolt and locknut, then remove the alternator belt.





5. Remove the alternator terminal and connector.
6. Remove the side engine mount.

NOTE:
- Use the jack to support the engine before the side engine mount is removed.
- Make sure to place a cushion between the oil pan and the jack.





7. Remove the dipstick and the pipe.
8. Remove the cylinder head cover.
9. Remove the pulley bolt and crankshaft pulley.





10. Remove the rubber seal from the adjusting nut, then remove the upper and lower covers.

NOTE: Do not use the upper and lower covers for storing disassembled items.





11. Loosen the adjusting nut 213 1 turn. Push the tensioner to remove tension from the timing belt and timing balancer belt, then retighten the adjusting nut.





NOTE: When removing the timing balancer belt only:
- Lock the timing belt adjuster arm in place by installing one of the 6 x 1.0 mm bolts.
- Loosen the adjusting nut 2/3 - 1 turn. Push the tensioner to remove tension from the timing balancer belt, then retighten the adjusting nut.

12. Remove the timing balancer belt and timing belt.