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Note: Mark the timing belt rotation on the belt for proper reinstallation.

1. Install the timing belt pulley bolt into the crankshaft.
2. Turn the crankshaft clockwise and align the all timing marks. (No.1 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke.)

Caution: When removing the bolt, hold the tensioner so that the bolt holes are aligned, otherwise the threads can be damaged.

3. Remove the auto tensioner.

Caution:  The following will damage the belt and shorten its life; Forcefully twisting it, turning it inside out, bending it, or allowing oil or
grease on it.

4. Remove the timing belt.

Installation Note
Timing belt auto tensioner:

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