When removing the timing belt, ensure the engine is cool and position the number one piston at Top Dead Center. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and remove the accessory drive belts and spark plugs. Set the parking brake, block the rear wheels, and securely raise the front of the vehicle on jack stands. Remove the right inner fender splash shield if equipped, then loosen the large bolt in the center of the crankshaft damper pulley using a screwdriver or bar to keep it stationary. Install a 3-jaw puller to remove the damper pulley, ensuring to use the proper insert to protect the crankshaft threads. Drain the engine coolant, remove the ground strap from the
Engine Mount bracket, and take out the power steering pump and bracket without disconnecting the fluid lines. Support the engine with a floor jack under the
Oil Pan, then remove the right engine mount and engine mount bracket. Remove the timing belt cover and ensure the camshaft sprocket timing marks are aligned before releasing tension on the timing belt. Carefully slip the timing belt off the sprockets, keeping it away from oil or water if planning to reuse it. Inspect the timing belt and related components for wear or damage, replacing as necessary. For installation, compress the tensioner pin for hydraulic tensioners before installation, confirm the alignment of the camshaft sprocket timing marks, and position the crankshaft timing sprocket correctly. Install the timing belt, ensuring proper tension and alignment of the marks, and recheck the tensioner settings. After reinstalling all components in reverse order, start the engine and conduct a road test.