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A/T model
5-245-24
Engine Assembly
Engine Installation (cont’d)
Side Engine Mount Replacement
67. Refill the transmission with fluid:
Manual transmission (see step 3 on page 13-5)
Automatic transmission (see step 3 on page14-232)
68. A/T model: Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows
the transmission range switch.
69. M/T model: Check that the transmission shifts into gear smoothly.
70. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater
valve open (see step 6 on page 10-8).
71. Do the ECM/PCM reset procedure (see page 11-4).
72. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see page 11-4).
73. Inspect the idle speed (see page 11-309).
74. Inspect the ignition timing (see page 4-20).
75. Check the wheel alignment (see page 18-5). 1. Support the engine with a jack and wood block
under the oil pan.
2. Remove the upper torque rod.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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Removal
6-166-16 Cylinder Head
Valve Clearance Adjustment
(cont’d)
Crankshaft Pulley Removal and
Installation
A
07JAB-001020A B
07NAB-001040A
C
07JAA-001020A
(or commercially
available)
9. Rotate the crankshaft 180 ° clockwise (camshaft pulley turns 90 °).
10. Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance on the No. 4 cylinder.
11. Rotate the crankshaft 180 ° clockwise (camshaft pulley turns 90 °).
12. Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance on the No. 2 cylinder.
13. Install the cylinder head cover (see page 6-37). Holder handle 07JAB-001020A
Holder Attachment, 50 mm 07NAB-001040A
Socket, 19 mm 07JAA-001020A or a commercially
available19mmsocket
1. Remove the right front wheels.
2. Remove the splash shield (see step 25 on page 5-5).
3. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-31).
4. Hold the crankshaft pulley with holder handle (A) and holder attachment (B).
5. Remove the bolt with a socket, 19 mm (C) and a breaker bar, then remove the crankshaft pulley.
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Removal
6-166-16 Cylinder Head
Valve Clearance Adjustment
(cont’d)
Crankshaft Pulley Removal and
Installation
A
07JAB-001020A B
07NAB-001040A
C
07JAA-001020A
(or commercially
available)
9. Rotate the crankshaft 180 ° clockwise (camshaft pulley turns 90 °).
10. Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance on the No. 4 cylinder.
11. Rotate the crankshaft 180 ° clockwise (camshaft pulley turns 90 °).
12. Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance on the No. 2 cylinder.
13. Install the cylinder head cover (see page 6-37). Holder handle 07JAB-001020A
Holder Attachment, 50 mm 07NAB-001040A
Socket, 19 mm 07JAA-001020A or a commercially
available19mmsocket
1. Remove the right front wheels.
2. Remove the splash shield (see step 25 on page 5-5).
3. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-31).
4. Hold the crankshaft pulley with holder handle (A) and holder attachment (B).
5. Remove the bolt with a socket, 19 mm (C) and a breaker bar, then remove the crankshaft pulley.
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6-17
A
B
D
C : Lubricate with the new engine oil
: Clean
A
07JAB-001020A B
07NAB-001040A
C
07JAA-001020A
(or commercially
available) 90 °
A
B
1. Clean the crankshaft pulley (A), crankshaft (B), bolt(C), and washer (D). Lubricate with new engine oil
as shown.
2. Install the crankshaft pulley, and hold the pulley with the holder handle (A) and holder attachment
(B). 3. Tighten the bolt to 49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft) with
a torque wrench and the socket, 19 mm (C). Do not
use an impact wrench. If the pulley bolt or
crankshaft are new, tighten the bolt to 177 N·m
(18.0 kgf·m, 130 lbf·ft), then remove the bolt and
tighten it to 49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft).
4. Mark the bolt head (A) and the crankshaft pulley (B) as shown, then tighten the bolt an additional 90 °
(The mark on the bolt head line up with the mark on
the crankshaft pulley).
5. Install the drive belt (see page 4-31).
6. Install the splash shield (see step 40 on page 5-20).
7. Install the right front wheels.
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A/T model
6-18
Cylinder Head
Cam Chain Removal
C
A
B
B
A
C A
A
NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields. 1. Remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the splash shield (see step 25 on page 5-5).
3. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-31).
4. Remove the cylinder head cover (see page 6-36).
5. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The punch mark (A) on the variable valve timing control
(VTC) actuator and the punch mark (B) on the
exhaust camshaft sprocket should be at the top.
Align the TDC marks (C) on the VTC actuator and
the exhaust camshaft sprocket.
6. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector (A) and the VTC oil control solenoid
valve connector (B), and remove the harness
clamps (C). 7. Remove the VTC oil control solenoid valve
(see page 11-294).
8. Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-16).
9. Support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.
10. Remove the upper torque rod (A).
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Service Limit: 13.5 mm (0.53 in.)
6-32
Cylinder Head
Cam Chain Inspection
13.5 mm (0.53 in.)
1. Remove the right front wheels.
2. Remove the splash shield (see step 25 on page 5-5).
3. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-31).
4. Remove the cylinder head cover (see page 6-36).
5. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The
punch mark on the variable valve timing control
(VTC) actuator and the punch mark on the exhaust
camshaft sprocket should be at the top. Align the
TDC marks on the VTC actuator and the exhaust
camshaft sprocket (see step 5 on page 6-18).
6. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector and the VTC oil control solenoid valve
connector, and remove the harness clamps (see
step 6 on page 6-18).
7. Remove the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see page 11-294).
8. Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-16).
9. Support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.
10. Remove the upper torque rod (see step 10 on page 6-18).
11. Remove the ground cable, then remove the side engine mount bracket (see step 11 on page 6-19).
12. Remove the side engine mount bracket (see step 12 on page 6-19).
13. Remove the cam chain case (see step 13 on page 6-19). 14. Measure the tensioner rod length between the
tensioner body and bottom of the flat surface
section on the tensioner rod. If the length is more
than the service limit, replace the cam chain and
the oil pump chain.
15. Check the chain case oil seal for damage. If the oil seal is damaged, replace the chain case oil seal
(see page 6-31).
16. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the chain case mating surfaces, bolt and bolt holes.
17. Clean, and dry the chain case mating surfaces.
18. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the engine
block mating surface of the chain case, and to the
inside edge of the threaded bolt holes. Install the
component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid
gasket(seestep17onpage6-24).
NOTE: If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and
residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
19. Apply liquid gasket to the engine block upper surface contact areas on the chain case and lower
block upper surface contact areas on the chain case
(see step 18 on page 6-24).
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6-34 Cylinder Head
CKP Pulse Plate Replacement
1. Remove the right front wheels.
2. Remove the splash shield (see step 25 on page 5-5).
3. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-31).
4. Remove the cylinder head cover (see page 6-36).
5. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The
punch mark on the variable valve timing control
(VTC) actuator and the punch mark on the exhaust
camshaft sprocket should be at the top. Align the
TDC marks on the VTC actuator and the exhaust
camshaft sprocket (see step 5 on page 6-18).
6. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector and the variable valve timing control
(VTC) oil control solenoid valve connector, and
remove the harness clamps (see step 6 on page
6-18).
7. Remove the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see page 11-294).
8. Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-16).
9. Support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.
10. Remove the upper torque rod (see step 10 on page 6-18).
11. Remove the ground cable, then remove the side engine mount bracket (see step 11 on page 6-19).
12. Remove the side engine mount bracket (see step 12 on page 6-19).
13. Remove the cam chain case (see step 13 on page 6-19). 14. Remove the CKP pulse plate.
15. Install the CKP pulse plate.
16. Check the chain case oil seal for damage. If the oil
seal is damaged, replace the chain case oil seal
(see page 6-31).
17. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the chain case mating surfaces, bolt and bolt holes.
18. Clean, and dry the chain case mating surfaces.
19. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the engine
block mating surface of the chain case, and to the
inside edge of the threaded bolt holes. Install the
component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid
gasket(seestep17onpage6-24).
NOTE: If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and
residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
20. Apply liquid gasket to the engine block upper surface contact areas on the chain case and lower
block upper surface contact areas on the chain case
(see step 18 on page 6-24).
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Component Location Index
MAIN BEARINGSDOWEL PINS LOWER BLOCK
BAFFLE PLATE
CRANKSHAFT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL,
TRANSMISSION END
BAFFLE PLATE
DRIVE PLATE (A/T model)
THRUST WASHERS FLYWHEEL (M/T model)
(cont’d)
Oil Clearance Inspection,
page 7-6
Selection, page 7-7
End Play Inspection, page 7-5
Removal, page 7-13
Inspection, page 7-15
Installation, page 7-25
Installation, step 24 on page 7-27
Installation - in Car, page 7-32
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