PROCEDURE
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER LOWER
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
DRAIN ENGINE OIL
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE BATTERY HOLD DOWN CLAMP
REMOVE BATTERY
REMOVE BATTERY TRAY
REMOVE V-BANK COVER
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP AND HOSE
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE
REMOVE NO. 2 RADIATOR HOSE
REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR
DISCONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE (w/ Warmer)
DISCONNECT OIL COOLER TUBE (w/ Air Cooled Transmission Oil Cooler)
REMOVE FAN SHROUD
REMOVE AIR TUBE ASSEMBLY (w/ Secondary Air Injection System)
REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK
REMOVE AIR TUBE (w/ Secondary Air Injection System)
REMOVE NO. 2 AIR TUBE (w/ Secondary Air Injection System)
REMOVE EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET (w/ Secondary Air Injection System)
REMOVE NO. 2 EMISSION CONTROL VALVE SET (w/ Secondary Air Injection System)
REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE WIRING HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE
REMOVE WATER BY-PASS PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Oil Cooler)
REMOVE NO. 1 OIL PIPE
REMOVE NO. 2 OIL PIPE
REMOVE REAR CYLINDER HEAD COVER
DISCONNECT FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER PLATE
Remove the 4 bolts, timing chain cover plate and gasket.
SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
Turn the crankshaft pulley and align the notch with the "0" timing mark of the timing chain cover.
| *A | for Bank 2 |
| *B | for Bank 1 |
| *1 | Paint Mark |
Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing gears are aligned with the timing marks of the bearing caps as shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
If the marks are not aligned, turn the crankshaft again to align the marks.
Place paint marks on the timing marks and sprockets of each camshaft timing gear and on the links of the No. 1 chain.
Tech Tips
Be sure to place the paint marks on 2 links of the chain and on the sprockets of the camshaft timing gears at the locations of the timing marks of the camshaft timing gears.
REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
Turn the crankshaft approximately 30° counterclockwise so that there is some slack in the chain.
Tech Tips
This prevents the valves and pistons from interfering with each other.
| *1 | Lever Hole |
| *2 | Tensioner Hole |
Align the hole in the lever of the tensioner with the hole in the tensioner body as shown in the illustration, and then insert a pin with a diameter of 1.27 mm (0.0500 in.) into the hole.
Turn the crankshaft clockwise and align the notch with the "0" timing mark of the timing chain cover.
Remove the 2 bolts and chain tensioner.
Note
Do not drop the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly or bolts into the timing chain cover.
DISCONNECT CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)
Turn the crankshaft clockwise until it is in the position shown in the illustration so that there is some slack in the chain between the banks.
Tech Tips
When turning the crankshaft, engine oil may spray out of the oil holes.
CAUTION:
As the camshafts turn suddenly, do not touch the camshafts or camshaft timing gears.
| *1 | 5° to 10° |
Turn the crankshaft clockwise until it is in the position shown in the illustration so that the chain can be removed easily.
Tech Tips
When turning the crankshaft, engine oil may spray out of the oil holes.
Remove the chain from the sprocket of the camshaft timing gear and set it on the gear.
CAUTION:
As the camshaft may turn suddenly and pinch your fingers when the chain is removed, pinch the chain and lift it upward to remove it from the sprocket.
REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 1)
| *1 | Bolt |
| *2 | Washer |
| *a | Part Removal |
| *b | Installation of Bolts and Washers for Temporary Installation of camshaft housing |
Remove the bolts and bearing caps in the order shown in the illustration. Immediately after removing a bearing cap, install bolts and washers for temporary installation of the camshaft housing in the order shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Arrange the removed parts so that they can be reinstalled in their original locations.
Part number of bolt for temporary installation of camshaft housing: 91551-G0845 (quantity: 8)
Part number of washer for temporary installation of camshaft housing: 90201-12028 (quantity: 16)
Note
Do not install the bearing caps when installing bolts and washers for temporary installation of the camshaft housing.
Be sure to follow the numerical order when performing this procedure.
Do not allow bolts and washers for temporary installation of the camshaft housing to contact the camshaft.
Do not drop bolts and washers for temporary installation of the camshaft housing into the cylinder head.
REMOVE NO. 2 CAMSHAFT
Remove the bolt of the No. 2 chain tensioner assembly.
Remove the No. 2 chain tensioner assembly while lifting up the No. 2 camshaft.
While lifting up the No. 2 camshaft, pass it through the No. 2 chain and pull it out towards the front of the vehicle to remove it.
REMOVE CAMSHAFT
Lift up the rear of the camshaft so that it is at an angle.
Remove the chain from the camshaft timing gear and pull out the camshaft and No. 2 chain towards the rear of the vehicle to remove them.
Note
Do not drop the chain into the gap between the engine and cover.
Suspend the chain with a string or equivalent.
DISCONNECT CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise and align the notch with the "0" timing mark of the timing chain cover.
Remove the chain from the sprocket of the camshaft timing gear and set it on the gear.
CAUTION:
As the camshaft may turn suddenly and pinch your fingers when the chain is removed, pinch the chain and lift it upward to remove it from the sprocket.
REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP (for Bank 2)
| *1 | Bolt |
| *2 | Washer |
| *a | Part Removal |
| *b | Installation of Bolts and Washers for Temporary Installation of camshaft housing |
Remove the bolts and bearing caps in the order shown in the illustration. Immediately after removing a bearing cap, install bolts and washers for temporary installation of the camshaft housing in the order shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Arrange the removed parts so that they can be reinstalled in their original locations.
Part number of bolt for temporary installation of camshaft housing: 91551-G0845 (quantity: 8)
Part number of washer for temporary installation of camshaft housing: 90201-12028 (quantity: 16)
Note
Do not install the bearing caps when installing bolts and washers for temporary installation of the camshaft housing.
Be sure to follow the numerical order when performing this procedure.
Do not allow bolts and washers for temporary installation of the camshaft housing to contact the camshaft.
Do not drop bolts and washers for temporary installation of the camshaft housing into the cylinder head.
REMOVE NO. 4 CAMSHAFT
Remove the bolt of the No. 3 chain tensioner assembly.
Remove the No. 3 chain tensioner assembly while lifting up the No. 4 camshaft.
While lifting up the No. 4 camshaft, pass it through the No. 2 chain and pull it out towards the front of the vehicle to remove it.
REMOVE NO. 3 CAMSHAFT
Lift up the rear of the camshaft so that it is at an angle.
Remove the chain from the camshaft timing gear and pull out the No. 3 camshaft and No. 2 chain towards the rear of the vehicle to remove them.
Note
Do not drop the chain into the gap between the engine and cover.
Suspend the chain with a string or equivalent.
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY
Fix the camshaft in place.
Note
Be careful not to damage the camshaft.
| *1 | Do not remove |
| *2 | Straight Pin |
| *3 | Flange Bolt |
Remove the flange bolt and camshaft timing gear assembly.
Note
Do not remove the other 3 bolts.
If planning to reuse the camshaft timing gear, be sure to release the straight pin lock before installing the camshaft timing gear.
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING EXHAUST GEAR ASSEMBLY
Fix the camshaft in place.
Note
Be careful not to damage the camshaft.
| *1 | Do not remove |
| *2 | Straight Pin |
| *3 | Flange Bolt |
Remove the flange bolt and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly.
Note
Be sure not to remove the other 4 bolts.
If planning to reuse the gear, be sure to release the straight pin lock before installing the gear.