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Prowlerjay31 From:Surfside Beach, SC, USA |
posted 03-24-2024 09:04 AM
Prowler Timing Belt and Water Pump Replacement I know there are MANY posts about the timing belt replacement here, but I didn’t find one that was step-by-step. I also had utilized the 1400+ page service manual and the steps required are not all in one spot. I thought it would be helpful to document this and put up a thread for others to use when it comes time to do this service. Please note: I take absolutely no responsibility for you not using the utmost common sense and safety during this project, as well as bear no responsibility for any possible damage you cause to your car. This is just my “non-mechanic” notes. 😊 Special Tools Used: Parts Used: Removal Steps: 2. Remove under hood support bars (2) 3. Remove radiator support bracket 4. Remove Fan 5. Drain Radiator 6. Remove upper radiator hose from radiator and engine 7. Remove lower radiator hose from radiator. You can leave it connected to the engine unless you are replacing the hose. 8. Remove radiator 9. Loosen accessory belt tensioner 10. Remove accessory belt 11. Remove accessory belt tensioner 12. Loosen A/C belt tensioner 13. Remove A/C belt 14. Remove A/C belt guide – 1 nut (13M) 15. Remove Harmonic Balancer 16. Remove lower timing belt cover 17. Remove mid timing belt cover 18. Remove upper timing belt cover 19. Rotate crank to TDC (There is an arrow marking on the top of the crank sprocket and one on the engine block. Also ensure that both cams are within the cam marks; both the 20. Remove Timing belt. IMPORTANT: Do not move the cam sprockets at any point while belt is removed. That could compromise the timing of the engine and could result in engine failure. 21. Remove tensioner pin assembly 22. Remove timing belt tensioner pulley or bearing (depending on which kit you have) I replaced the full pulley 23. Replace timing belt tensioner and tighten bolt (15M) to 45 ft/lbs Note: Be sure that the tensioner pulley is in place while tightening bolt. If you let it hang there while 24. Remove water pump 25. Install new water pump 26. Re install timing belt 27. Install new tensioner DO NOT pull the pin until installed (if reusing there is a procedure to compress the pin slowly in a vice and install a pin, I suggest replacing vs 28. Rotate crank 2 times and ensure that the timing marks on the crank and both cams are aligned properly. Note the marks on the belt will be In different spots since 2 29. Install upper timing belt cover 30. Install mid timing belt cover 31. Install lower timing belt cover 32. Install Harmonic Balancer 33. Install A/C belt 34. Install A/C belt guide 35. Install accessory belt idler pulley 36. Install accessory belt 38. Attach upper & Lower radiator hoses 39. Install Fan 40. Install radiator support bracket 41. Install under hood support bars (2) 42. Connect battery 43. Refill coolant system 44. Enjoy your ride knowing you don’t have to worry about an old timing belt! 😊 That’s it! Hopefully this will be helpful to someone in the future!! This message has been edited by Prowlerjay31 on 03-24-2024 at 01:07 PM |
Ross L From:Eldorado, AR, US |
posted 03-24-2024 09:49 AM
Great write up! I will definitely use when I attempt mine this summer. Appreciate it. |
RPL POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Rochester Hills, MI, USA |
posted 03-24-2024 10:14 AM
Thank you for taking the time to detail your work and sharing useful tools. |
tbonelynch POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fayetteville, GA, usa |
posted 03-24-2024 10:32 AM
Here's a good video on replacing the belt on a 300 with the same 3.5 H.O. engine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQQol9n3Xv0 |
garysss POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Baltimore, MD, United States |
posted 03-24-2024 10:42 AM
Thanks for taking the time to post step by step detailed instructions. This will help anyone doing timing belt and/or water pump and belts. |
2000SunCity POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Sun City, AZ, United States |
posted 03-24-2024 11:00 AM
Wonderful information. I will be doing this in a couple of months, great effort. Thank you! Tim |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 03-24-2024 11:29 AM
Impressive post. Thanks for all that effort that you put into it. |
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 03-24-2024 07:30 PM
I did my timing belt last spring and was going to do a YouTube video on it, but I got lazy. |
Richnew41 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Wind Gap , PA, United States |
posted 03-25-2024 08:58 PM
Super fantastic!!!! Thank you so much…. I did mine in 2015 with my last Prowler and now thinking of when to do this on my 01’…. This sure brought back memories and I’m on the fence if I should just have it done at the dealership….. for someone like myself it’s not what I consider an easy job and quite stress filled that I may screw up something…. This was a great post… Thanks for taking the time to share…. |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 03-26-2024 09:16 AM
A "no brainer" for me. Take it to Ernie, the Prowler tech. I admire you guys for being able to do your own. Way above my skill level. |
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