The 1999-2010 Honda Odyssey Repair Manual by Haynes, covers all minivan models for the U.S. and Canada.

• Transversely-mounted 3.5L VTEC V6 engine
• Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
• Sequential multiport system
• 4-speed auto transaxle
• 5-speed auto transaxle

Honda Odyssey minivans are equipped with a standard rear liftgate door and sliding side doors on both sides of the vehicle.

Book Excerpt

TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS | REMOVAL, INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION REMOVAL (Refer to illustrations 8.10a, 8.10b, 8.11, 8.12a, 8.12b, 8.13, 8.14, 8.15, 8.16, 8.17, 8.18 and 8.19)

1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal (see Chapter 5, Section 1).
2. Place the transaxle in Park or neutral, apply the parking brake and block the rear wheels.
3. Remove the drivebelts (see Chapter 1).
4. Remove the alternator and power steering pump (see Chapters 5 and 10).
5. Remove the spark plugs to make it easier to turn the crankshaft (see Chapter 1), then position the number one piston at TDC (see Section 3).
6. Loosen the lug nuts on the right front wheel. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the right front wheel.
7. Remove the right front inner fender splash guard (see Chapter 11).
8. Support the engine by placing a floor jack under the oil pan with a block of wood on the jack to protect the pan. Remove the splash shield under the radiator (see Chapter 3)
9. Remove the two bolts and the wiring harness retainer holding the passenger side engine mount to the block, remove the through-bolt, and remove the mount (see Section 18). Remove the engine mount bracket. Remove the engine oil dipstick tube.
10. Remove the upper timing belt covers (see illustrations).
11. If you intend to re-use the belt, mark the belt to indicate the direction of rotation (see illustration).
12. Make sure the timing marks are properly aligned (see illustrations).

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