
drive ratchet extension to keep the shim’s tab in the correct position. When tightening the idler pulley bolt, use the square end of a 1/4-in. The word “OUT” is painted in white and stamped into the tang of the shim, and should be readable when the shim is installed.ġ6. Note: The shim tapers from left to right. Make sure to follow the assembly instructions on the Hondalock 1 container ( see Fig.
#2007 honda odyssey timing belt tensioner install#
Place the idler pulley shim between the idler pulley and the oil pump housing, and loosely install the idler pulley bolt with Hondalock 1 applied to its threads. Affected 2007 Accord V6 only: Reinstall the timing belt adjuster.ġ5. Affected 2007 Accord V6 only: Replace the water pump, and reuse the coolant you removed in step 1.ġ4. Using a die grinder with a 2-in., 50-grit grinding disc (or equivalent) and the circular casting offset as a guide, grind the side engine mount bracket until the lip measures 2 mm thick with a caliper or micrometer ( see Fig. If the feeler gauge did not fit in step 5, remove the side engine mount bracket. If the feeler gauge did fit in step 5, go to step 13. Affected 2007 Accord V6 only: Remove the water pump.ġ2. Affected 2007 Accord V6 only: Remove the timing belt adjuster.ġ0. Do not disconnect the CKP harness connector.ĩ. Unbolt the CKP (crankshaft position) sensor (if applicable), and set it aside. Note: Remove the feeler gauge from its holder to get a more accurate measurement.Ħ. This measurement is used to determine if step 12 is required ( see Fig. Try to insert a 0.95 mm feeler gauge between the top edge of the timing belt idler pulley and the back of the side engine mount bracket overhanging the pulley. Set the engine to TDC (top dead center).ģ. Affected 2007 Accord V6 only: Drain the engine coolant into a clean container, and save it for reuse.Ģ.

All other non-water pump replacement steps apply to all affected vehicles.ġ. Note: On certain 2007 Accord V6 vehicles, you will also be replacing the water pump (see Corrective Action). Make sure there is no more noise coming from the accessory drive belt before proceeding. No – Reinstall the drive belt, and then continue with normal accessory drive belt troubleshooting procedures. Do you still hear the noise? Yes – Go to Repair Procedure.

Shut off the engine and remove the accessory drive belt.ģ. Confirm the noise present at idle with a warm engine.Ģ.
