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A/T model
5-355-35
Side Engine Mount Bracket
Replacement
12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
7. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
8. M/T model: Tighten the front mount mounting bolt.
9. Install the splash shield (see step 40 on page 5-20).
1. Support the engine with a jack and wood block
under the oil pan.
2. Remove the upper torque rod.
(cont’d)
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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A/T model
5-355-35
Side Engine Mount Bracket
Replacement
12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
7. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
8. M/T model: Tighten the front mount mounting bolt.
9. Install the splash shield (see step 40 on page 5-20).
1. Support the engine with a jack and wood block
under the oil pan.
2. Remove the upper torque rod.
(cont’d)
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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Î
M/T model
A/T model
5-36 Engine Assembly
Side Engine Mount Bracket Replacement (cont’d)
A
B D
C
6x1.0mm
10 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
A
A
3. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the sideengine mount bracket (B).
4. Install the side engine mount bracket, then loosely tighten the new bolt and nut (C), then loosely
tighten the bolt (D).
5. Install the ground cable.
6. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345). 7. Loosen the transmission mounting bolt and nuts
(A).
Replace.
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5-37
A
A 12x1.25mm
72 N·m
(7.3 kgf·m, 52 lbf·ft)
14x1.5mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft)
8. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
9. Remove the splash shield (see step 25 on page 5-5).
10. Loosen the lower torque rod mounting bolt (A).
11. M/T model: Loosen the front mount mounting bolt (A). 12. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
13. Tighten the side engine mount mounting bolts and
nut.
(cont’d)
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M/T model
A/T model
5-38 Engine Assembly
Side Engine Mount Bracket Replacement (cont’d)
12x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft) 14x1.5mm
93 N·m
(9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
14. Tighten the transmission mounting bolt and nuts. 15. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
16. Tighten the lower torque rod mounting bolt.
17. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
18. Install the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
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M/T model
A/T model
5-39
12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft) 12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
19. Install the upper torque rod, then tighten the new
upper torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered
sequence shown. 20. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
21. M/T model: Tighten the front mount mounting bolt.
22. Install the splash shield (see step 40 on page 5-20).
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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M/T model
5-40Engine Assembly
Front Engine Mount Replacement
12x1.5mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m,
54 lbf·ft)
A
1. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
2. Remove the splash shield (see step 25 on page 5-5).
3. Remove the front mount (A).
4. Install the front mount, then tighten the new frontmount mounting bolts in the numbered sequence
shown.
5. Install the splash shield (see step 40 on page 5-20).
Replace. Replace.
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Special Tools
. 6-2
Component Location Index . 6-3
Engine Compression Inspection . 6-7
VTEC Rocker Arm Test . 6-8
VTC Actuator Inspection . 6-11
Valve Clearance Adjustment . 6-12
Crankshaft Pulley Removal and Installation . 6-16
Cam Chain Removal . 6-18
Cam Chain Installation . 6-21
Auto-tensioner Removal and Installation . 6-29
Chain Case Oil Seal Installation . 6-31
Cam Chain Inspection . 6-32
CKP Pulse Plate Replacement . 6-34
Cylinder Head Cover Removal . 6-36
Cylinder Head Cover Installation . 6-37
Cylinder Head Removal . 6-38
CMP Pulse Plate A Replacement . 6-41
CMP Pulse Plate B Replacement . 6-41
VTC Actuator, Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Replacement . 6-42
Cylinder Head Inspection for Warpage . 6-43
Rocker Arm Assembly Removal . 6-43
Rocker Arm and Shaft Disassembly/Reassembly . 6-46
Rocker Arm and Shaft Inspection . 6-48
Camshaft Inspection . 6-50
Valve, Spring, and Valve Seal Removal . 6-54
Valve Inspection . 6-55
Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance Inspection . 6-55
Valve Guide Replacement . 6-56
Valve Seat Reconditioning . 6-58
Valve, Spring, and Valve Seal Installation . 6-59
Rocker Arm Assembly Installation . 6-60
Cylinder Head Installation . 6-62
Sealing Bolt Installation . 6-66
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