Outlander 2WD V6-3.0L (6B31) (2007)
1. Remove the upper tightening bolt of the auto-tensioner.
CAUTION: The auto-tensioner rotates centering on the flange bolt due to the rod thrust, so please make sure your finger is not trapped.
2. Loosen the lower tightening bolt of the auto-tensioner slowly and slide the auto-tensioner slightly. Remove the rod from the tensioner arm.
3. Remove the lower tightening bolt of the auto-tensioner.
<<D>> TIMING BELT REMOVAL
CAUTION: Never turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.
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 an arrow on the flat side of the belt, indicating the clockwise direction.
3. Loosen the center bolt of the tensioner pulley, then remove the timing belt.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< TIMING BELT/TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSIONER INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Always bleed the auto-tensioner of air before installing the auto-tensioner.
Insert the pin into the rod of the auto-tensioner under the following procedures.