TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Timing Belt: Service and Repair
Timing Belt Removal
Timing Belt Removal
1. Remove the engine compartment covers. See: Body and Frame/Access Cover/Service and Repair
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. Raise the vehicle on the lift, then remove the right front wheel.
5. Remove the splash shield. See: Body and Frame/Splash Guard/Service and Repair/Front Splash Shield Replacement
6. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt
Tensioner/Service and Repair/Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Replacement
7. Support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.
8. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the upper half of the side engine mount bracket (B).
9. Remove the crankshaft pulley. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft
Pulley/Service and Repair
