System Specifications

2008 Acura MDX V6-3.7LSECTION System Specifications
Auto-tensioner





Lower Cover





Front upper cover (A) and rear upper cover (B)





Crankshaft Pulley
Torque the bolt to 65 N-m (6.5 kgf-m, 47 lbf-ft) with a torque wrench and heavy duty 19 mm socket (C).
Mark the bolt head (D) and crankshaft pulley (E) as shown, then tighten the bolt an additional 60° (The mark on the bolt head lines up with the mark on the crankshaft pulley).




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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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