A 2 hour job that involves removing the auxiliary belt (s), engine undershield and engine mounting...however the tensioner is automatic and the timing marks are easy to see....I suggest you get a Haynes manual or find out the method from Autodata where you can download the info for a small fee.
John
January 2008
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