Honda Pilot: Timing Belt Adjuster Removal and Installation

Removal/Installation

1. Timing Belt Auto-Tensioner - Remove

2. Timing Belt Adjuster and Collar - Remove

3. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

Timing Belt Auto-Tensioner Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Timing Belt - Remove

2. Battery Clamp Bolt - Remove

3. Timing Belt Auto-Tensioner - Remove

Installation

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

1. Timing Belt Auto-Tensioner - Install

1. Align the holes on the rod and the housing of the timing belt auto-tensioner.
2. Use a hydraulic press to slowly compress the timing belt auto-tensioner. Insert a 2.0 mm (5/64 in) pin through the housing and the rod.

   NOTE: The compression pressure should not exceed 980 N (99.9 kgf, 220.3 lbf).

3. Install the timing belt auto-tensioner.

   NOTE: Make sure the pin stays in place.

2. Timing Belt Adjuster - Hold

1. Thread the battery clamp bolt in as shown to hold the timing belt adjuster in its current position. Tighten it by hand, do not use a wrench.

3. Timing Belt - Install

NOTE: Just before removing the battery clamp bolt, remove the pin from the timing belt auto-tensioner.

Timing Belt Drive Pulley Removal and Installation

Removal/Installation

1. Timing Belt - Remove

2. Timing Belt Drive Pulley and Key - Remove

3. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

   NOTE: Inspect the timing belt drive pulley and the key for damage. If it is cracked or damaged, replace the timing belt drive pulley and the key.

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