YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE TIMING BELT/ THEN THE GEAR BOLTS /THEN THE BACK COVER AND THEN THE SEAL AND THEN PUT IT ALL BACK TOGETHER AND !!!!! SET THE TIMING !!!!1999 ACCORD – Timing Belt Removal
Special Tools Required
Holder Handle 07JAB-001020A
Holder Attachment, 50 mm, Offset 07MAB-PY3010A
Socket, 19 mm 07JAA-001020A or a commercially available 19 mm socket
Belt Tension Release Arm, YA9317, commercially available
Turn the crankshaft so its white mark (A) lines up with the pointer (B).
Check that the rear camshaft pulley mark (A) and rear upper cover mark (B) are aligned.
Remove the front tires/wheels.
Remove the splash shield.
Move the auto-tensioner (A) with the belt tension release arm (B) to remove tension from the alternator belt (C), then remove the alternator belt.
Loosen the adjusting nut (A), locknut (B) and mounting bolt (C), then remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt (D).
Support the engine with a jack and wood block under the oil pan.
Remove the side engine mount bracket.
Remove the dipstick and tube (A); discard the O-ring (B).
Hold the pulley with holder handle (A) and holder attachment (B).
Remove the bolt with a heavy duty 19 mm socket (C) and breaker bar.
Remove the front upper cover (A), rear upper cover (B) and lower cover (C).
Remove one of the battery clamp bolts from the battery tray, and grind the end of it as shown.
To hold the timing belt adjuster its current position, screw the battery clamp bolt in as shown.
Tighten it by hand, do not use a wrench.
Remove the engine mount bracket.
Loosen the idler pulley bolt (A) about five or six turns, then remove the timing belt.
Portions of materials contained herein are sourced from American Honda Motor Inc., Co.
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