Acura RL. Manual - part 412

Fig. 35: Identifying Side Engine Mount Bracket 
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16. Remove the idler pulley bolt (A) and idler pulley (B), then remove the timing belt. Discard the idler 

pulley bolt. 

Fig. 36: Identifying Idler Pulley Bolt And Idler Pulley 
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TIMING BELT INSTALLATION 

1. Clean the timing belt pulleys, timing belt guide plate, and the upper and lower covers.  

2. Set the timing belt drive pulley to top dead center (TDC) by aligning the TDC mark (A) on the tooth 

of the timing belt drive pulley with the pointer (B) on the oil pump. 

NOTE:

The following procedure is for installation of a used timing belt. If you are 
installing a new belt, refer to the TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT 
PROCEDURE ) -->.

 

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Fig. 37: Aligning TDC Mark On Tooth Of Timing Belt Drive Pulley With Oil Pump Pointer 
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3. Set the camshaft pulleys to TDC by aligning the TDC marks (A) on the camshaft pulleys with the 

pointers (B) on the back covers. 

FRONT  

Fig. 38: Aligning TDC Marks On Camshaft Pulleys With Back Covers Pointers (Front) 
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REAR  

 

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Fig. 39: Aligning TDC Marks On Camshaft Pulleys With Back Covers Pointers (Rear)
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4. Loosely install the idler pulley with a new idler pulley bolt so the pulley can move but does not come 

off.  

5. If the auto-tensioner has extended and the timing belt cannot be installed, perform the timing belt 

replacement procedure (see TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT ).  

6. Install the timing belt in a counterclockwise sequence starting with the drive pulley. Take care not to 

damage the timing belt when installing it. 

Fig. 40: Identifying Drive Pulley, Idler Pulley, Rear Camshaft Pulley And Water Pump Pulley 
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7. Tighten the idler pulley bolt. 

Fig. 41: Identifying Idler Pulley Bolt With Torque Specifications 
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8. Remove the battery clamp bolt from the back cover. 

 

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Fig. 42: Identifying Battery Clamp Bolt Used To Hold Timing Belt Adjuster In Position 
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9. Install the side engine mount bracket. 

Fig. 43: Identifying Side Engine Mount Bracket With Torque Specifications 
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10. Install the timing belt guide plate as shown. 

Fig. 44: Identifying Timing Belt Guide Plate

 

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