ENGINE UNIT DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE OIL FILLER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0054LY

      Remove the oil filler cap.

  2. REMOVE OIL FILLER CAP GASKET


    1. A0056SD

      Remove the oil filler cap gasket.

  3. REMOVE ENGINE COVER JOINT


    1. A0055YO

      Remove the 2 engine cover joints.

  4. REMOVE SPARK PLUG

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  5. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR


    1. A0058H9

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 camshaft position sensors.

  6. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY


    1. A0052RW

      Remove the 2 bolts, wire harness bracket and 2 camshaft timing oil control valves.

    2. Remove the 2 O-rings from the camshaft timing oil control valves.

  7. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR


    1. A005605

      Remove the bolt and crankshaft position sensor.

  8. REMOVE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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  9. REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR


    1. A00571E

      Remove the bolt and knock sensor.

  10. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR


    1. A00570QE06

      Using SST, remove the engine coolant temperature sensor and gasket.

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  11. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0053C4

      Remove the 13 bolts, seal washer and cylinder head cover.

    2. A005723

      Remove the 3 gaskets from the camshaft bearing cap.

      Note

      As gaskets may stick to the cylinder head cover, be careful not to drop any of the gaskets into the engine when removing the cylinder head cover.

  12. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET


    1. A0052V0

      Remove the cylinder head cover gasket.

  13. REMOVE SPARK PLUG TUBE GASKET


    1. A0058S2

      Pry up the claws of the ventilation baffle plate.

      Note

      Do not deform the claws of the baffle plate more than necessary.

    2. A005564

      Using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration, deform each spark plug tube gasket inwards and remove the 4 spark plug tube gaskets from the cylinder head cover.

      Note


      • As much as possible prevent the spark plug tube gaskets from being deformed.

        The removed spark plug tube gaskets will be used when reinstalling the new spark plug tube gaskets.

      • Do not damage the cylinder head cover.

      • Make sure not to damage the spark plug tube gasket and cylinder head cover when inserting the screwdriver in the joint area.

      Tech Tips

      If the cylinder head cover is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.

  14. REMOVE OIL FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY

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  15. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION

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  16. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

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  17. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY

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  18. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  19. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL

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  20. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET STUD BOLT

    Note

    If a stud bolt is deformed or its threads are damaged, replace it.

  21. REMOVE WATER INLET HOUSING STUD BOLT

    Note

    If a stud bolt is deformed or its threads are damaged, replace it.

  22. REMOVE WATER INLET HOUSING


    1. A0058JJ

      Remove the 3 bolts, water inlet housing and gasket.

  23. REMOVE NO. 1 GENERATOR BRACKET


    1. A0054TS

      Remove the 4 bolts and generator bracket.

  24. REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER

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  25. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER

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  26. REMOVE CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  27. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET

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  28. REMOVE NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  29. REMOVE NO. 1 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE


    1. A0053RN

      Remove the crankshaft position sensor plate.

  30. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING GEAR KEY


    1. A0053HPE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 crankshaft timing gear keys.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  31. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY

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  32. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING EXHAUST GEAR ASSEMBLY

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  33. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY

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  34. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING EXHAUST GEAR ASSEMBLY

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  35. REMOVE VALVE ROCKER ARM LOST MOTION DAMPER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  36. INSTALL VALVE ROCKER ARM LOST MOTION DAMPER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  37. REMOVE CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  38. REMOVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE VALVE LIFT CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY


    1. A0056FL

      Using a screwdriver, slide the control actuator clip from the control actuator connector.

      Note

      Slide only the upper part of the control actuator clip, as the straight pin may fall if the control actuator clip is completely removed.

    2. A0055NR

      Remove the bolt.

    3. A0052NE

      Using a screwdriver, lightly pry the control actuator connector to make a space between the continuously variable valve lift controller and camshaft housing.

      Note


      • Do not forcefully pry the control actuator connector.

      • Do not damage the camshaft housing or camshaft bearing cap.

    4. A0055CY

      Using a magnet hand, remove the straight pin from the control actuator connector.

      Tech Tips

      The straight pin can be removed by utilizing the space between the continuously variable valve lift controller and camshaft housing to move the continuously variable valve lift controller so that there is no load on the straight pin.

    5. A0056K8E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Continuously Variable Valve Lift Controller Assembly
      *2 Valve Lift Control Actuator Connector
      *3 O-Ring

      Remove the continuously variable valve lift controller from the camshaft housing.

    6. Remove the O-ring from the continuously variable valve lift controller.

      Note

      The O-ring may remain on the camshaft housing side. Be sure to always remove it.

    7. Remove the valve lift control actuator connector from the valve rocker shaft.

      Tech Tips

      There are two types of valve lift control actuator connectors. One type is removed by rotating the connector, and the other type can be removed without being rotated.

  39. REMOVE CAMSHAFT HOUSING STUD BOLT

    Note

    If a stud bolt is deformed or its threads are damaged, replace it.

  40. REMOVE CAMSHAFT HOUSING STRAIGHT PIN

    Note

    It is not necessary to remove a straight pin unless it is being replaced.

  41. REMOVE NO. 1 VALVE ROCKER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0055C1

      Remove the 16 valve rocker arms.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  42. REMOVE VALVE LASH ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A0053C2

      Remove the 16 valve lash adjusters from the cylinder head.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  43. REMOVE VALVE STEM CAP


    1. A0053FN

      Remove the 16 valve stem caps.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  44. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  45. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET

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  46. REMOVE VENTILATION VALVE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  47. REMOVE OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG


    1. A0057YP

      Remove the drain plug and gasket.

  48. REMOVE NO. 2 OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  49. REMOVE OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY

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  50. REMOVE STIFFENING CRANKCASE ASSEMBLY


    1. A005902

      Uniformly loosen and remove the 11 bolts.

    2. A0053G8E17
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the stiffening crankcase by prying between the stiffening crankcase and cylinder block.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the crankcase and cylinder block.

  51. REMOVE NO. 1 TAPER SCREW PLUG


    1. A00559L

      Remove the 2 No. 1 taper screw plugs.

  52. REMOVE STIFFENING CRANKCASE STUD BOLT

    Note

    If a stud bolt is deformed or its threads are damaged, replace it.

  53. REMOVE STIFFENING CRANKCASE RING PIN

    Note

    It is not necessary to remove a ring pin unless it is being replaced.

  54. REMOVE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL


    1. A00567P

      Remove the engine rear oil seal from the cylinder block.