Timing Belt Removal

Timing Belt Removal





1. Turn the crankshaft pulley so its white mark (A) lines up with the pointer (B).





2. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC), Align the pointer (A) on the front upper cover with the No. 1 piston TDC mark (B) on the front camshaft pulley.
3. Remove the right front tire/wheel.





4. Remove the splash shield.
5. Remove the drive belt.
6. Support the engine with a jack and wood block under the oil pan.





7. Remove the upper half of the side engine mount bracket.
8. Remove the crankshaft pulley.





9. Remove the front upper cover (A) and rear upper cover (B).





10. Remove the lower cover.





11. Remove one of the battery clamp bolts from the battery tray, and grind the end of it as shown.





12. Screw the battery clamp bolt in, as shown, to hold the timing belt adjuster in its current position. Tighten it by hand; do not use a wrench.





13. Remove the timing belt guide plate (A).





14. Remove the lower side engine mount bracket.





15. Remove the idler pulley bolt (A) and idler pulley (B), then remove the timing belt.