Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector.
- Disconnect the air intake tube from the throttle body.
- Disconnect the breather tube from the valve cover.
- Remove the air filter housing bolts.
- Remove the air filter housing.
- Remove the right front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the right front splash shield.
- Remove the accessory drive belt.
- Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Remove the crankshaft pulley.
- Remove the upper front timing belt cover bolts.
- Remove the upper front timing belt cover.
- Remove the lower front timing belt cover bolts.
- Remove the lower front timing belt cover.
- Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts, if equipped.
- Install the crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the timing mark on the crankshaft gear is aligned with the timing mark at the bottom of the rear timing belt cover.
- Slightly loosen the coolant pump retaining bolts.
- Using the J 42492-A (1), rotate the coolant pump counterclockwise to release the tension on the timing belt.
- Remove the timing belt.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
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IMPORTANT:
Remove the timing belt behind the power steering pump.