Stealth V6-2972cc 3.0L SOHC (1995)
Fig. 36 Removing Crankshaft Pulley. SOHC
4.
Remove timing belt in order shown in Fig. 34, noting the following:
a. Disconnect power steering pump and A/C compressor with hoses attached. Support aside with rope or other suitable material.
b. Remove engine mount as outlined under ``Engine Mount, Replace.
c. Remove engine mount bracket in sequence shown in Fig. 35, lubricating reamer bolt indicated by arrow then remove bolt slowly. Reamer bolt
is sometimes heat seized on engine support bracket.
d. Remove crankshaft pulley using end yoke holder tool No. MB990767 and crankshaft pulley holder tool No. MB998719, or equivalent, as
shown in Fig. 36.
e. Align timing marks prior to timing belt removal.
f.
Mark rotation direction on timing belt for installation if belt is to be reused.
g. Loosen timing belt tensioner bolt and turn tensioner counterclockwise and tighten tensioner bolt.
h. Remove timing belt.
Fig. 37 Aligning Timing Marks. SOHC
Fig. 38 Installing Timing Belt. SOHC