ENGINE UNIT DISASSEMBLY


  1. REMOVE OIL FILLER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J8UQ

      Remove the oil filler cap.

  2. REMOVE OIL FILLER CAP GASKET


    1. A01JAQ3

      Remove the oil filler cap gasket.

  3. REMOVE ENGINE COVER JOINT BOLT


    1. A01J8FM

      Remove the 3 engine cover joint bolts.

  4. REMOVE WIRING HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. A01JA73

      Remove the bolt and wiring harness clamp bracket.

  5. REMOVE SPARK PLUG


    1. A01JA1V

      Using a 14 mm spark plug wrench, remove the 4 spark plugs.

  6. REMOVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR


    1. A01J91O

      Remove the bolt and camshaft position sensor.

  7. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JCFI

      Remove the bolt and camshaft timing oil control valve.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the camshaft timing oil control valve.

  8. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR


    1. A01J9HR

      Remove the bolt and crankshaft position sensor.

  9. REMOVE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J8HL

      Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the engine oil pressure switch assembly.

  10. REMOVE KNOCK SENSOR


    1. A01JA6Q

      Remove the bolt and knock sensor.

  11. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR


    1. A01JA6U

      Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor and gasket.

  12. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JAM6

      Remove the 13 bolts, seal washer and cylinder head cover.

      Note

      As gasket may stick to the cylinder head cover, be careful not to drop any of the gaskets into the engine when removing the cylinder head cover.

    2. A01J9WJ

      Remove the 2 gaskets from the camshaft bearing cap.

  13. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET


    1. A01JB5E

      Remove the cylinder head cover gasket.

  14. REMOVE SPARK PLUG TUBE GASKET


    1. A01JCLA

      Pry up the 4 claws of the ventilation baffle plate.

      Note

      Do not deform the claws of the baffle plate more than necessary.

    2. Remove the 4 gaskets from the cylinder head cover.

      Tech Tips

      Prevent the plug tube gaskets from being deformed as much as possible. The removed gaskets will be used when installing new gaskets.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the cylinder head cover.

  15. REMOVE OIL FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J8HRE04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Cap Rib
      *2 Oil Filter Bracket Clip

      Using SST, loosen the oil filter cap 4 revolutions, align the cap ribs vertically, and drain the remaining engine oil in the oil filter cap.

      SST
      09228-06501

      Note

      Do not remove the oil filter bracket clip when removing the oil filter cap assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Set a container below the oil filter cap assembly before loosening the oil filter cap.

    2. Remove the oil filter cap assembly.

    3. A01JC2NE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Oil Filter Element
      *2 O-ring

      Remove the oil filter element and O-ring from the oil filter cap.

      Note

      Be sure to remove the O-ring (for the cap) by hand, without using any tools, to prevent damage to the groove for the O-ring on the cap.

  16. REMOVE INLET WATER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J8ZQ

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, inlet water sub-assembly and gasket.

  17. REMOVE INLET WATER SUB-ASSEMBLY STUD BOLT

    Note

    If a stud bolt is deformed or its threads are damaged, replace it.

  18. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION


    1. A01J9GYE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Timing Mark
      *2 Timing Notch
      *3 Timing Mark (Rectangle)
      *4 Mark (Circle)

      Turn the crankshaft pulley until its notch and timing mark "0" of the timing chain cover are aligned.

      Tech Tips

      There are 3 marks on the camshaft timing sprocket. Make sure that the timing mark (rectangle) is at the top.

    2. Check that the timing marks on both the camshaft timing sprocket and the camshaft timing gear are facing upward as shown in the illustration.

      If not, turn the crankshaft 1 complete revolution (360°) and align the marks as above.

  19. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY


    1. A01JCAWE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Using SST, hold the pulley in place and loosen the pulley bolt.

      SST
      09213-58014   ( 91551-80840 )
      09330-00021
    2. A01JAKLE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Using SST, remove the crankshaft pulley and pulley bolt.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021 )

      Tech Tips

      If necessary, remove the pulley and pulley bolt using SST.

  20. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JDBP

      Remove the 2 nuts, bracket, chain tensioner and gasket.

      Note

      Do not turn the crankshaft without the No. 1 chain tensioner installed.

  21. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J9BG

      Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket RH.

    2. A01JBTN

      Remove the 4 bolts and oil filter bracket.

    3. A01JBUV

      Remove the 2 O-rings.

    4. A01J90ME01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Seal Washer

      Remove the 18 bolts and seal washer.

    5. A01J923E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Remove the timing chain cover by prying between the timing chain cover and cylinder head or cylinder block with a screwdriver.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the timing chain cover, cylinder block, and cylinder head.

      • Pry the timing chain cover out evenly in order to prevent damaging the knock pins.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    6. A01J8XB

      Remove the 3 O-rings.

  22. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL


    1. Place the timing chain cover on wooden blocks.

    2. A01JA51E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Wooden Block

      Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Note

      Do not damage the surface of the oil seal press fit hole.

  23. REMOVE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER


    1. A01J99D

      Remove the chain tensioner slipper from the cylinder block.

  24. REMOVE NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER


    1. A01JCXW

      Remove the 2 bolts and chain vibration damper.

  25. REMOVE NO. 2 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER


    1. A01JD5M

      Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 chain vibration damper.

  26. REMOVE CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JAGA

      Hold the hexagonal portion of the camshaft with a wrench and turn the camshaft timing gear counterclockwise to loosen the chain between the camshaft timing gears.

    2. With the chain loosened, release the chain from the camshaft timing gear and place it on the camshaft timing gear.

      Tech Tips

      Be sure to release the chain from the sprocket completely.

    3. Turn the camshaft clockwise to return it to the original position and remove the chain.

  27. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET


    1. A01J9UO

      Remove the crankshaft timing sprocket.

  28. REMOVE NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Temporarily tighten the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft pulley bolt.

    2. A01J9XHE01

      Using SST, remove the oil pump drive shaft sprocket nut while holding the crankshaft pulley.

      SST
      09213-58014   ( 91551-80840 )
      09330-00021

    3. Remove the SST, crankshaft pulley, and crankshaft pulley bolt.

    4. A01JAD6

      Remove the bolt, chain tensioner plate, and spring.

    5. A01J8M9E01
      Text in Illustration
      *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.

  29. REMOVE NO. 1 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE


    1. A01JA4Z

      Remove the crankshaft position sensor plate.

  30. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING GEAR KEY


    1. A01JABGE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 crankshaft timing gear keys.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  31. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the lock of the camshaft timing gear.

    2. A01J9QXE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Adhesive Tape
      *a Adhesive Tape Sealing Area
      *b Prick a Hole

      After cleaning and degreasing the VVT oil hole on the intake side of the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap, completely seal the oil hole with adhesive tape or equivalent as shown in the illustration to prevent air from leaking.

      Note

      Be sure to cover the oil hole completely because air leaks due to insufficient sealing will prevent the lock pin from being released.

    3. Prick a hole in the tape covering the oil hole as shown in the illustration. (Procedure A)

    4. A01J9GH

      Apply approximately 150 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm2, 22 psi) of air pressure to the hole pricked in procedure A to release the lock pin.

      Note


      • If air leaks out, reattach the adhesive tape.

      • Cover the oil hole with a piece of cloth when applying air pressure to prevent oil from spraying.

    5. Forcibly turn the camshaft timing gear in the advance direction (counterclockwise).

      Tech Tips

      Depending on the air pressure applied, the camshaft timing gear may turn in the advance direction without assistance.

    6. A01J8LT

      Turn the camshaft timing gear within its movable range (26.5 to 28.5°) 2 or 3 times without turning it to the most retarded position. Make sure that the camshaft timing gear turns smoothly.

    7. Remove the adhesive tape from the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap.

  32. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J9LC
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Flange Bolt
      *a Do not remove

      Remove the flange bolt while holding the hexagonal portion of the camshaft with a wrench, and then remove the camshaft timing gear.

      Note


      • Before removing the camshaft timing gear, make sure that the lock pin has been released.

      • A01JAPXE04

        Be sure not to remove the other 4 bolts.

      • Keep the camshaft timing gear horizontal while removing it from the camshaft.

  33. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET


    1. A01JBBD

      Remove the flange bolt while holding the hexagonal portion of the camshaft with a wrench, and then remove the camshaft timing sprocket.

  34. REMOVE CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP


    1. A01J8D9E01

      Uniformly loosen and remove the 10 bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.

    2. A01JBM6E01

      Uniformly loosen and remove the 15 bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Uniformly loosen the bearing cap bolts while keeping the camshaft housing level.

    3. Remove the 5 bearing caps.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  35. REMOVE CAMSHAFT


    1. A01J97O

      Remove the camshaft.

  36. REMOVE NO. 2 CAMSHAFT


    1. A01J8FU

      Remove the No. 2 camshaft.

  37. REMOVE CAMSHAFT HOUSING STRAIGHT PIN

    Note

    It is not necessary to remove a straight pin unless it is being replaced.

  38. REMOVE NO. 1 VALVE ROCKER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JBPC

      Remove the 16 valve rocker arms.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  39. REMOVE VALVE LASH ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J9M9

      Remove the 16 valve lash adjusters from the cylinder head.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  40. REMOVE VALVE STEM CAP


    1. A01JBIO

      Remove the 16 valve stem caps.

      Tech Tips

      Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  41. REMOVE OIL CONTROL VALVE FILTER


    1. A01JCTV

      Remove the oil control valve filter from the No. 1 camshaft bearing cap.

  42. REMOVE NO. 1 CAMSHAFT BEARING


    1. A01JCPE

      Remove the 2 camshaft bearings

  43. REMOVE NO. 2 CAMSHAFT BEARING


    1. A01JCVP

      Remove the 2 camshaft bearings.

  44. REMOVE CAMSHAFT HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JA24

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. A01J9GDE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Remove the camshaft housing by prying between the cylinder head and camshaft housing with a screwdriver.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head and camshaft housing.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  45. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01J93UE01

      Using a 10 mm bi-hexagon wrench, uniformly loosen and remove the 10 cylinder head bolts and 10 plate washers in several steps in the sequence shown in the illustration.

      Note


      • Be careful not to drop washers into the cylinder head.

      • Head warpage or cracking could result from removing the bolts in the wrong order.

    2. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, pry between the cylinder head and cylinder block, and remove the cylinder head.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head and cylinder block.

  46. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET


    1. A01JC38

      Remove the cylinder head gasket.

  47. REMOVE VENTILATION VALVE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JB3H

      Remove the ventilation valve sub-assembly.

  48. REMOVE OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG


    1. A01J8IQ

      Remove the drain plug and gasket.

  49. REMOVE NO. 2 OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JC11

      Remove the 10 bolts and 2 nuts.

    2. A01J9KE

      Insert the blade of oil pan seal cutter between the crankcase and oil pan. Cut through the sealer and remove the oil pan.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the crankcase, chain cover, and oil pan.

  50. REMOVE OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JBDL

      Remove the 3 bolts and oil pump.

  51. REMOVE STIFFENING CRANKCASE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01JBNF

      Uniformly loosen and remove the 11 bolts.

    2. A01JBQTE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the stiffening crankcase by prying between the stiffening crankcase and cylinder block.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the crankcase and cylinder block.

  52. REMOVE NO. 1 TAPER SCREW PLUG


    1. A01JB6Q

      Remove the 2 No. 1 taper screw plugs.

  53. REMOVE STIFFENING CRANKCASE STUD BOLT

    Note

    If a stud bolt is deformed or its threads are damaged, replace it.

  54. REMOVE STIFFENING CRANKCASE RING PIN

    Note

    It is not necessary to remove a ring pin unless it is being replaced.

  55. REMOVE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL


    1. A01J9QK

      Remove the engine rear oil seal from the cylinder block.