TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Timing Belt: Service and Repair
Timing Belt Replacement
Timing Belt Replacement
NOTE: The following procedure is for installing a new timing belt. If you are installing a used belt, refer to the timing belt installation procedure.
See: Timing Belt Installation
1. Remove the timing belt. See: Timing Belt Removal
2. Clean the timing belt pulleys, the timing belt guide plate, and the upper and lower covers.
3. Set the timing belt drive pulley to top dead center (TDC) by aligning the TDC mark (A) on the tooth of the timing belt drive pulley with the
pointer (B) on the oil pump.
4. Set the camshaft pulleys to TDC by aligning the TDC marks (A) on the camshaft pulleys with the pointers (B) on the back covers.
5. Remove the battery clamp bolt from the back cover.
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6. Remove the auto-tensioner.