PROCEDURE
REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
INSTALL ENGINE TO ENGINE STAND
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
REMOVE AIR TUBE
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
REMOVE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE
REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY
REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD
REMOVE PCV HOSE
DISCONNECT NO. 3 WATER BY-PASS HOSE
REMOVE WATER BY-PASS HOSE
DISCONNECT WATER INLET HOSE
REMOVE WATER INLET
REMOVE THERMOSTAT
REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
REMOVE VACUUM PUMP ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 VACUUM PUMP BRACKET
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET
SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE OIL FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET STUD BOLT
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket.
Remove the 4 bolts and oil filter bracket.
Remove the 2 O-rings.
| *1 | Seal Washer |
Remove the 19 bolts and seal washer.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Remove the timing chain cover sub-assembly by prying between the timing chain cover sub-assembly and cylinder head, camshaft housing, cylinder block and stiffening crankcase with a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head, camshaft housing, cylinder block, stiffening crankcase and timing chain cover sub-assembly.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the 3 O-rings.
Remove the 3 bolts and engine water pump assembly.
Remove the gasket.
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *2 | Wooden Block |
Place the timing chain cover on wooden blocks.
Using a screwdriver, tap out the timing chain cover oil seal.
Note
Do not damage the surface of the oil seal press fit hole.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER
REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVE CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET
Remove the crankshaft timing sprocket.
REMOVE NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY
Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft pulley bolt.
Using SST, hold the crankshaft. Then remove the drive shaft gear nut.
for 86 mm (3.39 in.) Bolt Pitch Type:
for 64 mm (2.52 in.) Bolt Pitch Type:
Tech Tips
For the 64 mm (2.52 in.) bolt pitch type, the part number of the installationbolt for SST (crankshaft pulley holding tool) is 91551-00850 (quantity: 2).
Remove SST, the crankshaft pulley bolt and the crankshaft pulley.
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. 2 OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 10 bolts and 2 nuts.
Insert the blade of a No. 2 oil pan seal cutter between the stiffening crankcase and No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly. Cut through the sealer and remove the No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the surface of the oil pan which contacts the stiffening crankcase.
Be careful not to damage the stiffening crankcase flange.
REMOVE OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 bolts and oil pump assembly.