Removal

1. Disconnect negative cable from auxiliary jumper terminal.
2. Remove accessory drive belts.

Right Inner Splash Shield:

3. Raise vehicle on a hoist and remove right inner splash shield.
4. Remove right front wheel.

Crankshaft Damper - Removal:

5. Remove crankshaft damper bolt. Remove damper using the large side of Special Tool 1026 and insert 6827-A.
6. Lower vehicle and place a jack under engine.
7. Remove right engine mount.

Generator And Brackets:

8. Remove generator and bracket.

Right Engine Mount Bracket - Typical:

9. Remove right engine mount bracket.
10. Remove accessory drive belt idler pulley from generator bracket.
11. Remove bolts attaching generator bracket to engine. Move bracket away from engine for clearance to remove the front timing cover.

Timing Belt Cover:

12. Remove front timing belt cover.

CAUTION: Align camshaft and crankshaft timing marks before removing the timing belt by rotating the engine with the crankshaft.

Remove Timing Belt:

13. Install a 8 mm Allen wrench into the belt tensioner. Insert the long end of a 1/8" or 3 mm Allen wrench into the pin hole on the front of the tensioner. Rotate the tensioner counterclockwise with the 8 mm Allen wrench, while pushing in lightly on the 1/8" or 3 mm Allen wrench until it slides into the locking hole.
14. Remove timing belt.

CAUTION: Do not rotate the camshaft once the timing belt has been removed as damage to valve components may occur.