Acura RL. Manual - part 414

Fig. 53: Aligning TDC Marks On Camshaft Pulleys With Back Covers Pointers (Rear) 
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5. Remove the battery clamp bolt from the back cover.  

6. Remove the auto-tensioner. 

Fig. 54: Identifying Auto-Tensioner 
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7. Align the holes on the rod and housing of the auto-tensioner. 

Fig. 55: Compressing Auto-Tensioner

 

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8. Use a hydraulic press to slowly compress the auto-tensioner. Insert a 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) pin through 

the housing and the rod. 

9. Install the auto-tensioner. 

Fig. 56: Identifying Auto-Tensioner With Torque Specifications 
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10. Thread in the battery clamp bolt as shown to hold the timing belt adjuster. Tighten it by hand, do not 

use a wrench. 

Fig. 57: Identifying Battery Clamp Bolt Used To Hold Timing Belt Adjuster In Position 
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11. Loosely install the idler pulley with a new idler pulley bolt so the pulley can move but does not come 

off.  

12. Install the timing belt in a counterclockwise sequence starting with the drive pulley. 

NOTE:

The compression pressure should not exceed 9,800 N (1,000 kgf, 2,200 
lbf).

NOTE:

Make sure the pin stays in place.

 

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Fig. 58: Identifying Drive Pulley, Idler Pulley, Rear Camshaft Pulley And Water Pump Pulley 
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13. Tighten the idler pulley bolt. 

Fig. 59: Identifying Idler Pulley Bolt With Torque Specifications 
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14. Remove the pin from the auto-tensioner. 

 

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Fig. 60: Removing Pin From Auto-Tensioner 
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15. Remove the battery clamp bolt from the back cover.  

16. Install the side engine mount bracket. 

Fig. 61: Identifying Side Engine Mount Bracket With Torque Specifications 
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17. Install the timing belt guide plate as shown. 

 

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