MDX V6-3.7L (2007)
16. When tightening the idler pulley bolt, use the square end of a 1/4 inch drive ratchet extension to keep the shim's tab in the correct position. After
you tighten the idler pulley bolt to 44 N~m (33 lb-ft), bend the shim's tab slightly towards the oil pump housing to keep it away from the idler
pulley.
17. Install a new timing belt drive (gear) pulley:
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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 Drive Pulley Replacement from the list.
18. Install a new timing belt:
NOTE:
Use the (new belt) Timing Belt
Replacement procedures, not (used belt) Timing Belt Installation procedures.
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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 Replacement from the list.
19. Reinstall the CKP sensor (if applicable), and torque its bolt to 9.8 Nm (7.2 lb-ft). If the water pump was replaced, make sure there is no coolant in
the CKP sensor connector.
20. Reassemble the remaining parts using the appropriate service manual procedures. If you replaced the water pump, make sure to bleed any air from
the cooling system after refilling with the coolant you drained in step 1.
21. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure. Go to the appropriate procedure below.
NOTE:
If you don't do the CKP pattern clear/learn procedure, the PCM may detect misfire when there is none, and possibly set DTC(s) P0300 through
P0306.
