RL V6-3.7L (2009)
Timing Belt: Service and Repair
Timing Belt Removal
Timing Belt Removal
1. Remove the right upper fender trim.
2. Turn the crankshaft so its white mark (A) lines up with the pointer (B).
NOTE: The other pointer (C) is not used.
3. Check that the No. 1 piston top dead center (TDC) mark (A) on the front camshaft pulley and the pointer (B) on the front upper cover are aligned.
NOTE: If the marks are not aligned, rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees, and recheck the camshaft pulley mark.
4. Remove the right front wheel.
5. Remove the splash shield.
6. Remove the drive belt. See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair
7. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner. See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt Tensioner/Service and Repair/Drive Belt
Auto-Tensioner Replacement
8. Support the engine with a jack and wood block under the oil pan.
