MDX V6-3.7L (2007)
No - Reinstall the drive belt, then continue with normal troubleshooting procedures.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
On certain 2007 vehicles, you will also be replacing the water pump (see CORRECTIVE ACTION). All other non-water pump replacement steps
apply to all affected vehicles.
1. with water pump replacement only: Drain the engine coolant into a clean container, and save it for reuse:
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Refer to Section 10 of the appropriate service manual, or
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Online, enter keyword COOLANT, and select Coolant Replacement from the list.
2. Set the engine to TDC (top dead center).
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley:
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Refer to Section 6 of the appropriate service manual, or
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Online, enter keyword PULLEY, and select Crankshaft Pulley Removal and Installation from the list.
4. Remove the timing belt covers:
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Refer to Section 6 of the appropriate service manual, or
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Online, enter keywords TIMING BELT, and select Timing Belt Removal from the list.
5. Try to insert a 0.95 mm feeler gauge between the top edge of the timing belt idler pulley and the back of the side engine mount bracket overhanging
the pulley. This measurement is used to determine if step 12 is required.
