Special Tools

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
3. Install J 28647-B Engine Support Fixture .
4. Remove the accessory belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
5. Remove the accessory belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement.



6. Rotate the crankshaft pulley clockwise.
7. Align the notches (1) between the pulley and the cover.



8. Remove the transmission bolt (1).
9. Install KM-6625 locking device to block the crankshaft.
10. Install the transmission bolt (1).
11. Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement.
12. Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.



13. Remove the crankshaft pulley (2).
14. Remove the timing belt upper cover (1).
15. Remove the engine mount bracket.
16. Remove the timing belt lower cover (3).
17. Remove the timing belt center cover.



18. Install KM-6333 rod during rotating the timing belt tensioner.
19. Remove the timing belt.



20. Remove the timing belt tensioner (1).
21. Remove the timing belt idler (2).

1. Align the both camshaft horizontally to install the MK-6628 locking tool .
2. Confirm the both camshaft sprocket spot aligned.



3. Prepare the right half of MK-6340 locking tool .

Note: Recognizable from the lettering "Right"

4. Unscrew the bolts (1) and detach the front panel (2) from MK-6628 locking tool .




Note: The spot-type marking (4) on the intake camshaft sprocket does not correspond to the groove of MK-6628 locking tool during this process.

5. Confirm aligning between the intake side spot (3) and the exhaust side spot (4) on the camshaft sprockets.
6. If not aligned as shown, remove and install the camshaft sprocket to align.
7. Insert the left of MK-6340  (1) into the intake camshaft sprocket side.
8. Insert the right of MK-6340  (2) into the exhaust camshaft sprocket side.




Note: If not aligned the notches, rotate the crankshaft until aligning after remove KM-6625 .

9. Confirm alignment of the notches between the crankshaft sprocket and the cover.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




10. Install the timing belt idler (2) and tighten to 50 N·m (36.8 lb ft).
11. Install the timing belt tensioner (1) and tighten to 55 N·m (40.6 lb ft).



12. Install the timing belt and adjust.
13. Pull out KM-6333 fixing rod .

1. Install the timing belt center cover.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the timing belt lower cover (3) and tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53.1 lb in).
3. Install the engine mount bracket and tighten the bolt to 65 N·m (47.9 lb ft).
4. Install the timing belt upper cover (1) and tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35.4 lb ft).
5. Install the crankshaft pulley (2) with aligning crankshaft pulley notches and tighten to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft).
6. Install the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement
7. Install the cylinder head cover. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
8. Install the accessory belt. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement.
9. Install the accessory belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.



10. Remove the transmission bolt (1).
11. Remove KM-6625 locking device to block the crankshaft.
12. Install the transmission bolt (1) and tighten to 60 N·m (44.2 lb ft).
13. Remove J 28647-B Engine Support Fixture .
14. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
15. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.