Tracker 4WD L4-1.6L VIN 6 (1998)
IMPORTANT: If the radiator shroud is difficult to remove, drain the cooling system and disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator to
gain access.
47. Remove the two upper radiator shroud bolts and the radiator shroud from the radiator.
IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to remove the crankshaft pulley center bolt when removing the crankshaft pulley.
48. Remove five bolts (3) and the crankshaft pulley (4) from the crankshaft.
49. Disconnect the oil pressure sending unit wire conduit from the timing belt cover.
50. Remove the following from the engine:
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Eight bolts
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One nut
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The timing belt cover
IMPORTANT: There are two sets of timing marks which must be aligned to ensure the correct engine timing upon the timing belt installation. A
notch in the camshaft timing belt gear designated as E (2) must be aligned with the notch in the cylinder head cover (1). A punch mark on the
crankshaft timing belt gear should then align with the arrow in the oil pump casting. Ensure alignment of both sets of marks prior to the timing belt
removal to ensure a correct timing belt installation as well as engine timing.
51. Align the timing marks on the cylinder head cover (1) and the camshaft timing belt gear (2).
