Installation (new Belt) Acura MDX I

1. Clean timing belt pulleys, and the upper and lower covers. Ensure timing belt pulley is still set to TDC position. (Scheme 6) Clean camshaft pulleys. Set pulleys to TDC position by aligning TDC marks on camshaft pulleys with pointers on back covers. Remove battery hold-down bolt from back cover.
2. Remove auto-tensioner. Ensure maintenance bolt is always pointing upward. Ensure no oil leaks or spills from auto-tensioner during handling.
3. Align holes on rod and auto-tensioner housing. Mount auto-tensioner in press, and slowly compress until a holding pin can be placed through housing and rod. see scheme 7
4. Install auto-tensioner, making sure the pin stays in place. Using battery hold-down bolt, hand tighten bolt as shown to hold timing belt adjuster in position. see scheme 3 On 2003-05 models, apply liquid thread lock to idler pulley bolt, and loosely install idler pulley. On all models, install timing belt, working in counterclockwise direction, until belt is around all pulleys in the following order: crankshaft sprocket, idler pulley, front camshaft pulley, water pump pulley, rear camshaft pulley and tensioner adjusting pulley. see scheme 8
5. Tighten idler pulley bolt to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-178823-S41574949702005062200000). Pull out set pin of auto-tensioner. Remove battery hold-down bolt from back cover. Install engine mount bracket. If applicable, install timing belt guide plate with concave side facing outward. Install upper and lower timing belt covers.
6. Clean crankshaft pulley and bolt. Lubricate pulley bolt and washer. Install crankshaft pulley, and tighten bolt to specification while holding pulley. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-178823-S41574949702005062200000). Rotate crankshaft pulley about 5-6 turns clockwise so timing belt properly sets on all pulleys.
7. Turn crankshaft pulley to align TDC mark. Check TDC mark alignment of camshaft pulleys. If camshaft pulley marks are at TDC, go to next step. If camshaft pulley marks are not at TDC, repeat installation procedure.
8. On 2001-02 models, install dipstick and tube with NEW "O" ring. Install and adjust tension of power steering belt. On all models, install generator belt. Install side engine mount bracket, and tighten bolts to specification (tighten vertical mounting bolts first, then horizontal mounting bolt). See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-178823-S41574949702005062200000). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
9. Reconnect negative battery cable. Reset radio and navigation system (if equipped) anti-theft code. Reset preset radio frequencies.
10. On 2003 and newer models, perform Powertrain Control Module (PCM) reset procedure and Crankshaft Position (CKP) pattern learn procedure. See «RESET PROCEDURES»(ref-178823-S18290462982005081100000).

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