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Often times, the water pump is driven by the timing belt and they experience an equal amount of wear. Using a kit ensures you have all the parts needed for a complete repair job.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Line your timing marks to top dead center per OE service recommendations<\/strong> \u2013 Before disassembling any engine for a timing belt change, this step will help keep things in check. 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You have to hold the engine still when removing the bolt fastening the crank pulley.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cam sprocket tool<\/strong> \u2013 If you want to be able to keep the timing marks lined up on the cam sprockets when installing a belt, this is a go-to.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retaining Pins<\/strong> \u2013 Many timing belts use a spring-loaded hydraulic tensioner. New ones come with a retaining pin to hold the tensioner in the relaxed position. 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