CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Do not remove the oil pump or oil pump relief valve from the timing chain cover sub-assembly.
PROCEDURE
INSTALL ENGINE STAND
REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
Remove the 5 bolts and engine mounting bracket RH.
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 17 bolts and 2 nuts.
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 and stiffening crankcase assembly with a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head sub-assembly, camshaft housing sub-assembly, cylinder block, stiffening crankcase assembly or timing chain cover sub-assembly.
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the 2 oil pump gaskets and oil hole cover gasket from the stiffening crankcase assembly.
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL
Using a screwdriver and wooden block, pry out the timing chain cover oil seal.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *2 | Wooden Block |
Do not damage the surface of the oil seal press fit hole.
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.