Acura RL. Manual - part 410

1. Remove the right front wheel.

2. Remove the splash shield.

Fig. 20: Identifying Splash Shield
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3. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).

4. Hold the pulley with the holder handle (A) and holder attachment (B).

Fig. 21: Identifying Holder Handle And Holder Attachment
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5. Remove the bolt with a heavy duty 19 mm socket (C) and breaker bar, then remove the crankshaft

pulley.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove any oil or clean the pulleys (A), crankshaft (B), bolt (C), and washer (D). Lubricate with new

engine oil as shown.

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Fig. 22: Identifying Cleaning Areas Of Pulleys And Crankshaft
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2. Install the crankshaft pulley, and tighten the bolt. Do not use an impact wrench.

1. Hold the pulley with the holder handle (A) and holder attachment (B), then torque the bolt to 64

N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft) with a torque wrench and 19 mm socket (C).

2. Mark the bolt head (D) and crankshaft pulley (E) as shown, then tighten the bolt an additional

60° (The mark on the bolt head lines up with the mark on the crankshaft pulley).

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Fig. 23: Installing Crankshaft Pulley And Tightening Bolt
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3. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).

4. Install the splash shield.

5. Install the right front wheel.

TIMING BELT INSPECTION

1. Remove the right upper fender trim.

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Fig. 24: Identifying Right Upper Fender Trim
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2. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER

REPLACEMENT ).

3. Remove the front upper cover.

Fig. 25: Identifying Front Upper Cover With Torque Specifications
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4. Inspect the timing belt for cracks and oil or coolant soaking. Replace the belt if it is cracked or

soaked. Remove any oil or solvent that gets on the belt.

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