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Timing Belt
Installation (cont'dl
1Loosen and retighten the adjusting bolt to tsnsion
thB belt.
Rotate the crankshaft about 4 or 6 turns countsr-
clockwise so that the belt positions on the pulleys.
Adjust ths timing bolt tension (see pags &48).
Ch€ck ths crankshaft pullsy and the camshaft pul-
lsys at TDC.
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY:
1.lf a camshaft pulley is not positioned at TDC.
.emove the timing belt and adiust the positioning
following the procedure on page 6-51, th6n r6install
rhe riming belt.
NOTE: Refsr to page 6,19 for timing b€lt removal.
Aft€r installation, adiust the tension of each b€lt.
o See section 23 for alternator belt tension adiust-
menr.
. See section 22 tot NC compr€ssor b6lt tension
adjustm€nt.
. See section 17 for P/S pump b6lt t€nsion adiust-
menL
4.
5.
b.
CAMSHAFT PULI..EY:
"UP- MANKS
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Cylinder Head
lllustrated Index
CAUTION: To svoid dsmaging the cylindor h.ad, wsit until tho engino coollnt tomper.turo drop3 bolow 100'F (38'C)
bofore romoving it.
NOTE:
r Use new O-rings and gaskets when reassembling.
. Use liquid gasket, Pan No. 08718 - 0001.
. Replace the rubber seals for oil leakage between the cylinder headand cover.
fterw ,o reassembling, clean all the parts in solvent, dry them, and apply lubricant to any contact parts.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1 .0 kgt'm,7.2tblftl6xl.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgl m, 7.2 lbf.ftl
4qis
CAMSHAFT
f,
f
6 x 1.25 mm2it t*m 12.4 kg[.m,17 rbf.ftl
8 x 1.25 mm27 N.m 12.8 kgt m,20 rbt ft)
CYLINDER HEADCOVERRefer to psge 6-78when instglling.
liquid gasketto thos€ points.INTAKECAMSHAFT
SEALReplace.Replace when damagedor det€riorated,
r 1.25 mm56 N.m 15.7 kg{.m,ial lbf.ft)
Replace.
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NOTE: Clean the head oil control orifice and the rocker shaft orifices when installino.
ROCKEB ARM ASSEMBLY
Apply clean engine oilto threads and washercontact surface.
81 N m (8.3 ks{ m, 60
VALVE
SPRING RETAINER
CYLINDER HEADBOLTS11 x 1.5 mm
EXI{AUST VALSPRING
INTAKE VALVE SPRING INNER
SPRING RETAINER
INTAKE VALVE SPRING OUTER
SPRING SEATVALVE SEALReplace.
SPRING SEAT
VALVE GUIDE
MOTION
VALVE SEALReplace.
ASSEMBLYINTAKE VALVE
INTAKE ROCKERORIFICE
LOST MOTIONASSEMBLY
VALVE
EXHAUST VAL
Clean.
ROCKER SHAFTDOWELPIN -,
ROCKERSHAFT ORIFICEOOWELPIN
CYLINDER HEAOGASKET13 LAYEBS OF METReplace.
SEALING BOLTS, 20 mm64 N.m 16.5 kgf.m, 47 lbtftl
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Cylinder Head
Removal
Engine removal is not required or this procedure.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging tho cylinder head, wail
u[tilths.nginc coolant tsmperaturo drops bolow 100"F(38'Cl bafore loos6ning tho retaining bolts.
NOTE;
. Inspect the timing belt before removing the cylinder
head.
Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No. 1 piston is
at top dead center (TDc) {page 6-51).
Mark all emissions hoses betore disconnecting them.
Anti-theft radios have a coded theft protection circuit.
Be sure to get the customer's code number before- Disconnecting the battery.- Removing the No.32 (7.5 A) fuse trom the under-
hood fuse/relay box.- Removing the radio.
After service, reconnect power to the radio 8nd turn it
on.
When the word "CODE" is displaved. enter the cus-
tomer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation,
Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-5).
. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
Relieve fuel pressure (see section 111.
l@ Do not 3moke whilo working on fuel
a
a
'1.
systgm. ko6p opon tlamo ot Spark away trom work
aroa. Drain fugl only into an approved containsr,
4. Disconnect the fuel feed hose.
SERVIC€ BOLT15 N.m (1.5 kgtm, rl bf.tt)WASHERSReplace.
BANJO BOLT
5. Remove th€ strut brace,
6. Remove the intake air duct.
8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.1kg[.m, 17 lbtftl
INTAKE AIR
(cont'd)
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Cylinder Head
Removal (cont'd)
7. Remove the vacuum hose and €vaoorativs emis-
sion (EVAP) control canister hose.
EVAP CONTROLCANISTER HOSE
Remove the water bypass hose and positive
crankcase ventilation {PCV) hose.
WATER BYPAssHOS€PCV HOSE
9. Remove ths brake booster vacuum hose and fu€l
return hose,
BRAKE BOOSTERVACUUM HOSE
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgf.n,8.t lbf.trl
10. R€mov6 tho thronlo cable.
NOTE:
o Taks care not to bsnd the cabl6 when removing
it. Always replace any kinked cable with a new
on6.
o Adiust the th.ottle cable when installing (see s6c-
tion 1l).
AD.'USTING THROTTI,"ENUT CABI.T
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ll.Remove the engine wire harness connectors and
wi.e ha.ness clamps from the cylinder head and the
intake manitold.
Four fuel injector connectors
Intake air tempe.ature {lAT) sensor connector
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor con-
nector
TDC/CKP/CYP sensor connector
lgnition coil conn€ctor
ECT gauge sending unit connector
Throttle position (TP) sensor connector
VTEC solenoid valve connector
VTEC Dressure switch connector
Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor con-
nector
ldle air control {lAC) sensor connector
EVAP purge controlsol€noid valvo connector
Intake air bypass {lABl control solenoid valve
conneclor
a
o
a
o
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
12.
13.
Remove the spsrk plug caps and distributor from
the cylinder head.
Remove the upper radiator hose, heat€r hose and
water bypass hose.
WATER BYPASS
HOSE
6r1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt m,1.2 tbtftl
14. Remove the sDlash shield.
Remove the engine ground cable.
Romovo the adjusting bolt and mounting bolts, then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and P/Spump.
. Do not disconnect the P/S hoses.
(cont'dl
15.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgl.m,7.2 tbt.ttl
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Cylinder Head
Removal (cont'dl
Remove the heat shield from the P/S bracket (see
page 5-18).
Remove the air conditioning (Ay'Cl compressor belt(see page 6-49).
Remove the alternator belt {s€e page 6-49).
Remove the cruise control actuato..
16.
17.
'18.
'19.
ACTUATOR
20. Remove the side engine mount.
10 x 1.25 mm
SIDE ENGINE
12 x 1.25 mrn7a N.m 17.5 kgl.m,5a rbtftl
8 x 1.25 mmN.m 12.4 kgf.m, 17 lbtftl
21. Remove the cylinder head cover.
22. Remove the timing belt (see page 6-49).
23. Remove the camshaft pulleys and back cover.
24. Remove the exhaust manifold.
SELF.LOCKING NUT8 x 1 .25 mm31 N.m {3.2 kgt m, 23 lbf.ftlReplace.
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25. Remove the intake manifold.
26. Loosen the adjusting screws.
INTAKENo.4 No.3 No.2No. 1
No. 4No.3 No. 2EXHAUSTNo. 1
GASKET
21.Remove the camshaft holder plates, camshaft hold-
ers, and camshafts.
CAMSHAFT
28. Remove the cylinder head bolts, then remove the
cylinder head.
CAUTION: To prsvent warpage, unscrew th€ bolts
in sequence l/3 turn at a time; repeat until all bolts
aro loosoned.
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT LOOSENING SEOUENCE
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