MPV LX 4WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1997)
a. Mount SST# 49 S120 710 on the crankshaft pulley to hold the crankshaft.
b. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
c. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
CAUTION: The crankshaft position sensor rotor is on the rear of the crankshaft pulley, and can be damaged easily.
8. Remove the coolant bypass hose.
9. Remove the upper radiator hose.
10. Remove the timing belt cover.
11. Remove the upper idler pulley.
12. Remove the timing belt auto tensioner.
13. Install the crankshaft pulley lock bolt and hand tighten it.
14. Turn the crankshaft to align the timing marks on the pulleys.
15. Mark the timing belt rotation for proper reinstallation.
16. Remove the timing belt.
CAUTION: The following will damage the belt and shorten its life; Forcefully twisting it, turning it inside out, bending it, or allowing oil or
grease on it.
17. Remove the crankshaft pulley lock bolt.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the timing belt auto tensioner.
a. Set a plain washer at the bottom of the tensioner body to prevent damage to the body plug.
