TIMING BELT
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ENGINE OVERHAUL <3.0L ENGINE>
11D-11
Required Special Tools:
MB990767: End Yoke Holder
MD998715: Pins
MD998767: Tensioner Pulley Wrench
MD998769: Crankshaft Spacer
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<<A>> TIMING BELT REMOVAL
CAUTION
Water or oil on the belt shortens its life drastically, so the
removed timing belt, sprocket, and tensioner must be kept
free from oil and water. These parts should not be washed
or immersed in solvent. Replace parts if contaminated.If
there is oil or water on any part, check the front case oil
seal, camshaft oil seal, and water pump for leaks.
1. Mark the belt running direction for reinstallation.
2. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt, and then remove the timing
belt.
<<B>> CAMSHAFT SPROCKET REMOVAL
1. While holding the camshaft sprocket with special tools
MB990767 and MD998715, loosen the camshaft sprocket
bolt.
2. Remove the camshaft sprocket.
17.CRANKSHAFT SPACER
18.CRANKSHAFT SENSING BLADE
19.CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
<<B>>
>>B<<
20.CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
21.BRACKET
22.TIMING BELT REAR COVER
REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)
AKX00725
AKX00720AB
MB990767
MD998715