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How do you change a timing belt on 1999 acura 2.3?

How to Change a Timing Belt on a 1999 Acura 2.3

*1. Disconnect the battery.*

- Use a wrench to loosen the negative battery cable and remove it from the battery post.

*2. Remove the serpentine belt.*

- Use a wrench to loosen the serpentine belt tensioner and remove the belt from the pulleys.

*3. Remove the timing belt cover.*

- Remove the bolts that hold the timing cover in place and remove the cover.

*4. Turn the engine over until the timing marks on the camshaft and crankshaft are aligned.*

- Use a wrench to turn the crankshaft pulley bolt until the timing marks on the camshaft and crankshaft are aligned.

*5. Loosen the timing belt tensioner.*

- Use a wrench to loosen the timing belt tensioner bolt and remove the belt.

*6. Install the new timing belt.*

- Align the timing marks on the new timing belt with the timing marks on the camshaft and crankshaft.

- Install the new timing belt and tensioner bolt.

*7. Tighten the timing belt tensioner.*

- Use a wrench to tighten the timing belt tensioner bolt.

*8. Reinstall the timing belt cover.*

- Reinstall the timing belt cover and bolts.

*9. Reinstall the serpentine belt.*

- Reinstall the serpentine belt and tensioner bolt.

*10. Reconnect the battery.*

- Reattach the negative battery cable to the battery post.