ZDX V6-3.7L (2010)
Timing Belt: Service and Repair
Timing Belt Removal
Timing Belt Removal
1. Turn the crankshaft so its white mark (A) lines up with the pointer (B).
NOTE: The other pointer (C) is not used.
2. 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.
3. Raise the vehicle on the lift, then remove the right front wheel.
4. Remove the splash shield See: Body and Frame/Splash Guard/Service and Repair/Front Splash Shield Replacement and the engine undercover
See: Body and Frame/Splash Guard/Service and Repair/Engine Undercover Replacement.
5. 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.
6. Lift and support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.
7. Remove the ground cable bracket (A), then remove the upper half of the side engine mount bracket (B).
