Outlander AWD L4-2.4L SOHC (2003)
in all at once, the timing belt tensioner adjuster rod will not easily retract and the adjusting bolt special tool (MD998738) may bend.
4. Gradually screw in the adjusting bolt special tool (MD998738). Then align the timing belt tensioner adjuster rod set hole A with the timing belt
tensioner adjustor cylinder set hole B.
5. Insert a wire, etc. in the set hole.
CAUTION: To reuse the valve timing belt, draw an arrow indicating the rotating direction (clockwise) on the back of the belt using chalk.
6. After removal of adjusting bolt special tool MD998738, loosen the timing belt tensioner pulley mounting bolt and remove the valve timing belt
.
<<C>> POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
With the hose installed, remove the power steering oil pump assembly from the bracket.
NOTE: Secure the removed power steering oil pump assembly with cord or rope at a position where they will not interfere with the removal of the
balancer timing belt.
<<D>> CRANKSHAFT CAMSHAFT DRIVE SPROCKET REMOVAL
1. Hold the crankshaft camshaft drive sprocket with special tools MB991367 and MD991385.
2. Loosen the crankshaft pulley center bolt and remove the crankshaft camshaft drive sprocket.
<<E>> BALANCER TIMING BELT REMOVAL
CAUTION: To reuse the balancer timing belt, draw an arrow indicating the rotating direction on the back of the belt using chalk.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> BALANCER TIMING BELT/BALANCER TIMING BELT TENSIONER INSTALLATION