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Acura (Honda) 3.5RL V6-3474cc 3.5L (2001)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt Adjustment

Make
Acura (Honda)
Model
RL 3.5RL
Engine
V6-3474cc 3.5L
Year
2001
Section
Timing Belt › Adjustments › Timing Belt Adjustment
MaintenanceTiming Belt Adjustment · page 1 of 2
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Timing Belt: Adjustments
Timing Belt Adjustment

Tension Adjustment

CAUTION:  
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Always adjust the timing belt tension with the engine cold.

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Do not rotate the crankshaft when the adjusting bolt is loose.

NOTE:  
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The tensioner is spring-loaded to apply tension to the belt automatically after making the following adjustment.

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Inspect the timing belt before adjusting the belt tension.

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Always rotate the crankshaft clockwise when viewed from the pulley side. Rotating it counter clockwise may result in improper adjustment of the
belt tension.

1. Remove the left upper cover.
2. Set the No. 1 piston at TDC.

3. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise ten teeth on the camshaft pulley. The blue mark on the crankshaft pulley should line up with the pointer on the

lower cover.

4. Loosen the timing belt adjusting bolt 180°.
5. Tighten the adjusting bolt. torque to 42 Nm (4.3 kgf, 31 ft. lbs.).

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