PROCEDURE
REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
INSTALL ENGINE STAND
REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE
REMOVE EGR PIPE ASSEMBLY (w/ EGR System)
REMOVE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY (w/ EGR System)
REMOVE EGR COOLER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ EGR System)
REMOVE WATER BY-PASS PIPE (w/o EGR System)
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
REMOVE FUEL VAPOR FEED PIPE
REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 DELIVERY PIPE SPACER
REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET
REMOVE SPARK PLUG TUBE GASKET
SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC / COMPRESSION
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket RH.
Remove the 4 bolts and oil filter bracket.
Remove the 2 O-rings.
| *1 | Seal Washer |
Remove the 18 bolts and seal washer.
Remove the timing chain cover by prying between the timing chain cover and cylinder head or cylinder block with a screwdriver.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Note
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the timing chain cover, cylinder block, and cylinder head.
Pry the timing chain cover out evenly in order to prevent damaging the knock pins.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the 3 O-rings.
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL
Place the timing chain cover on wooden blocks.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *2 | Wooden Block |
Using a screwdriver and hammer, knock out the oil seal.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Note
Do not damage the surface of the oil seal press fit hole.
REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER
REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVE NO. 2 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVE CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET
Remove the crankshaft timing sprocket.
REMOVE NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY
Temporarily tighten the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft pulley bolt.
Using SST, remove the oil pump drive shaft sprocket nut while holding the crankshaft pulley.
Remove SST, the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft pulley bolt.
Remove the bolt, chain tensioner plate and chain damper spring.
| *1 | Oil Pump Drive Gear |
| *2 | Oil Pump Drive Shaft Gear |
| *3 | No. 2 Chain Sub-assembly |
Remove the oil pump drive gear, oil pump drive shaft gear and No. 2 chain sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING GEAR KEY
REMOVE OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG
REMOVE NO. 2 OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 10 bolts and 2 nuts.
Insert the blade of an oil pan seal cutter between the crankcase and oil pan. Cut through the sealer and remove the oil pan.
Note
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the crankcase, chain cover and oil pan.
REMOVE OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 bolts and oil pump.