Pilot 4WD V6-3.5L (2008)
NOTE:
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1. Remove the drive belt:
^ Refer to Section 4 of the appropriate service manual, or
^ Online, enter keywords DRIVE BELT, and select the appropriate engine's Drive Belt Replacement from the list.
2. Start the engine.
Do you still hear the noise?
Yes - Go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
No - Reinstall the drive belt, then continue with normal troubleshooting procedures.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
On certain 2007 Accord V6 vehicles, you will also be replacing the water pump (see CORRECTIVE ACTION). All other non-water pump replacement
steps apply to all affected vehicles.
1. Affected 2007 Accord V6 only: Drain the engine coolant into a clean container, and save it for reuse:
^ Refer to page 10-6 of the 2003-07 Accord V6 Service Manual Supplement, or
^ Online, enter keyword COOLANT, and select Coolant Replacement (V6 engine) from the list.
2. Set the engine to TDC (top dead center).
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley:
^ Refer to Section 6 of the appropriate service manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword PULLEY, and select Crankshaft Pulley Removal and Installation from the list.
4. Remove the timing belt covers:
^ Refer to Section 6 of the appropriate service manual, or,
^ Online, enter keywords TIMING BELT, and select Timing Belt Removal from the list.
5. Try to insert a 0.95 mm feeler gauge between the top edge of the timing belt idler pulley and the back of the side engine mount bracket overhanging
the pulley. This measurement is used to determine if step 12 is required.
NOTE:
Remove the feeler gauge from its holder to get a more accurate measurement.