How to Replace timing belt on Honda Odyssey 2.3 2001

Honda Odyssey 2.3 2001 cambelt change instructions and replacement inteval. Full guide!

Special tools

• Handle – Honda No.07JAB-0010200.
• Crankshaft pulley holding tool – Honda No.07MAB-PY30100.
• Balancer shaft locking pin – Honda No.07LAG-PT20100.

Special precautions

• Disconnect battery earth lead.
• DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed.
• Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine.
• Turn engine in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated).
• DO NOT turn engine via camshaft or other sprockets.
• Observe all tightening torques.

Repair times – hrs

Camshaft drive belt/chain – R & I

2,30

Valve timing procedures

Removal

NOTE: Normal direction of crankshaft rotation is anti-clockwise. Balancer shaft belt must be removed before removing timing belt.

1. Remove:
   • Lower splash guard.
   • Auxiliary drive belts.
   • PAS pump. DO NOT disconnect hoses.
   • Cylinder head cover.
   • Timing belt upper cover [1] .
2. Turn crankshaft to TDC on No.1 cylinder [2] . Ensure timing marks on camshaft sprocket aligned with upper cylinder head face [3] . Ensure ‘UP’ mark on camshaft sprocket at top [4] .
3. Hold crankshaft pulley. Use tool Nos.07JAB-0010200 and 07MAB-PY30100. Remove crankshaft pulley bolt [5] .
4. Support engine.
5. Remove:
   • Crankshaft pulley [6] .
   • LH engine mounting.
   • Dipstick and tube.
   • Rubber seal for adjusting nut [7] .
   • Timing belt lower cover [8] .
   • Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor (if fitted).
6. Ensure crankshaft sprocket timing marks aligned [9] .
7. Fit 6 mm bolt at [15] . Lightly tighten bolt.
8. Slacken tensioner nut [10] . Move tensioner away from belts. Lightly tighten nut.
9. Remove:
   • Balancer shaft belt.
   • Balancer shaft belt sprocket from crankshaft.
   • Timing belt.

Installation

1. Ensure timing marks aligned [3], [4] & [9] .
   NOTE: Align timing marks on camshaft sprocket with upper cylinder head face [3] .
2. Fit timing belt in clockwise direction, starting at crankshaft sprocket. Ensure belt is taut between crankshaft sprocket and camshaft sprocket.
3. Slacken tensioner nut [10] . Allow tensioner to operate. Tighten nut.
4. Temporarily fit crankshaft pulley [6] .
5. Fit balancer shaft belt sprocket to crankshaft.
6. Turn crankshaft slowly six turns anti-clockwise to settle belt.
7. Ensure timing marks aligned [3], [4] & [9] .
8. Slacken tensioner nut [10] .
9. Turn crankshaft slowly anti-clockwise until three teeth of camshaft sprocket have passed timing marks [3] .
10. Tighten tensioner nut [10] . Tightening torque: 44 Nm.
11. Turn crankshaft slowly anti-clockwise to TDC on No.1 cylinder. Ensure timing marks aligned [3], [4] & [9] .
12. If not: Repeat installation and tensioning procedures.
13. Tighten 6 mm bolt [15] to lock tensioner arm.
14. Align rear balancer shaft timing marks [11] .
15. Remove blanking plug [12] . Insert balancer shaft locking pin [13] . Tool No.07LAG-PT20100.
16. Align front balancer shaft timing marks [14] .
17. Remove crankshaft pulley [6] .
18. Fit balancer shaft belt.
19. Slacken tensioner nut [10] .
20. Remove balancer shaft locking pin [13] . Fit blanking plug and tighten to 29 Nm [12] .
21. Temporarily fit crankshaft pulley [6] . Turn crankshaft one turn anti-clockwise.
22. Tighten tensioner nut [10] . Tightening torque: 44 Nm.
23. Remove 6 mm bolt [15] .
24. Remove crankshaft pulley [6] .
25. Install components in reverse order of removal.
26. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt [5] . Tightening torque: 245 Nm.