PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Half Cover Type)
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Full Cover Type)
REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER (w/ No. 1 Engine Cover)
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REINFORCEMENT RH
REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LOWER REINFORCEMENT (w/ Reinforcement)
SEPARATE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 compression springs and separate the front exhaust pipe assembly from the No. 2 exhaust manifold.
Remove the gasket from the No. 2 exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly.
REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the radiator reserve tank assembly.
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
| *a | Wooden Block |
Support the engine with a jack and a wooden block.
Note
To prevent the No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly from deforming, do not place the wooden block under the No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly of the engine assembly.
Remove the bolt and separate the cooler pipe clamp bracket from the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.
Disconnect the cooler pipe clamp from the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.
Remove the 3 bolts, 3 nuts and engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | Hold |
| *b | Turn |
Using SST, hold the crankshaft damper and loosen the bolt.
| *a | Hold |
| *b | Turn |
Using SST, remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and the crankshaft damper sub-assembly.
Note
Make sure that the engine does not contact the body or other components.
Tech Tips
Operate the jack to lower the engine to the position where the crankshaft damper sub-assembly can be removed.
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL
Using a knife, cut off the timing chain cover oil seal lip.
| *a | Cut Position |
| *b | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the timing chain cover oil seal.
Note
After the removal, check the crankshaft for damage. If it is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.