Montero V6-3.8L SOHC (2005)
1. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to align each timing mark and to set the number 1 cylinder to compression top dead center.
2. If the timing belt is to be reused, chalk mark the flat side of the belt with an arrow indicating the clockwise direction.
3. Loosen the center bolt of the tension pulley, and then remove the timing belt.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< TIMING BELT INSTALLATION
1. Align the timing marks of the camshaft sprocket with those of crankshaft sprocket.
CAUTION: The camshaft sprocket (right bank) can turn easily due to the spring force applied, so be careful not to get your fingers caught.
2. Install the timing belt by the following procedure so that there is no deflection in the timing belt between each sprocket and pulley.
1) Crankshaft sprocket
2) Idler pulley
3) Camshaft sprocket (Left bank)
4) Water pump pulley
5) Camshaft sprocket (Right bank)
6) Tension pulley
3. Turn the camshaft sprocket counterclockwise until the tension side of the timing belt is firmly stretched. Check all timing marks again.
CAUTION: When tightening the center bolt, be careful that the tensioner pulley does not turn with the bolt.