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2.5 L (Non-Turbo) Model

  1. Protect the radiator with cardboard and blanket.
  2. Remove the V-belt covers.
    Fig 1: Removing V-Belt Covers
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  3. Remove the V-belts. < Ref. to V-BELT . >
  4. Remove the A/C compressor V-belt tensioner.
  5. Use the ST to lock the crankshaft, and remove the pulley bolt.

    ST 499977100 CRANK PULLEY WRENCH

    Fig 2: Removing Pulley Bolt Using ST 499977100 Crank Pulley Wrench
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  6. Remove the crank pulley.
  7. Remove the belt cover (LH).
  8. Remove the front timing belt cover.
  9. Remove the timing belt guide. (MT model)
  10. Turn the crankshaft and align the alignment marks on crankshaft, and left and right cam sprockets with notches of belt cover and cylinder block.

    ST 499987500 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

    Fig 3: Removing Crank Pulley Using ST 499987500 Crankshaft Socket
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  11. Remove the belt idler.
  12. Remove the belt idler (No. 2).
    Fig 4: Removing Belt Idler
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  13. Remove the timing belt.
  14. Remove the automatic belt tension adjuster assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Automatic Belt Tension Adjuster Assembly
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  15. Install in the reverse order of removal. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Timing Belt. >
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