PROCEDURE
REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY TO ENGINE STAND
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
REMOVE PURGE VSV
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO HEAD GASKET
REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
REMOVE FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE VACUUM SENSOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE VACUUM SENSOR BRACKET
REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE
REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY
REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD
REMOVE NO. 2 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 V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
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 ELEMENT
REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET STUD BOLT
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 bolts and transverse engine mounting bracket from the timing chain cover sub-assembly.
Remove the 4 bolts and oil filter bracket sub-assembly from the timing chain cover sub-assembly.
Remove the 2 O-rings from the timing chain cover sub-assembly.
| *1 | Seal Washer |
Remove the 19 bolts and seal washer from the timing chain cover sub-assembly.
| *a | Protective Tape |
Remove the timing chain cover sub-assembly by prying between the timing chain cover sub-assembly and cylinder head sub-assembly, camshaft housing sub-assembly, cylinder block sub-assembly and stiffening crankcase assembly with a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head sub-assembly, camshaft housing sub-assembly, cylinder block sub-assembly, stiffening crankcase assembly and timing chain cover sub-assembly.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the 3 O-rings from the cylinder block sub-assembly and cylinder head sub-assembly.
Remove the 3 bolts and engine water pump assembly from the timing chain cover sub-assembly.
Remove the water pump gasket from the timing chain cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL
| *a | Protective Tape |
| *b | Wooden Block |
Place the timing chain cover sub-assembly on wooden blocks.
Using a screwdriver, tap out the timing chain cover oil seal.
Note
Do not damage the surface of the timing chain cover 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 from the crankshaft.
REMOVE NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY
Temporarily install the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft pulley set bolt.
Using SST, hold the crankshaft. Then remove the oil pump drive shaft gear nut.
Tech Tips
Part number of installation bolt for SST (crankshaft pulley holding tool): 91551-00850 (quantity: 2)
Remove SST, the crankshaft pulley set bolt and the crankshaft pulley.
| *1 | Chain Damper Spring |
| *2 | Chain Tensioner Plate |
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 an oil pan seal cutter between the stiffening crankcase assembly 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 No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly which contacts the stiffening crankcase assembly.
Be careful not to damage the stiffening crankcase assembly flange.
REMOVE OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 bolts and oil pump assembly from the stiffening crankcase assembly.