35. Service Prior to Assembly

Service Prior to Assembly

Special Tools

J-41665-1 - Crankshaft Balancer and Sprocket Installer

1. Remove the 2 ring pins.




2. Install 2 new ring pins to the crankcase.

Standard protrusion (c)- 3 mm (0.12 in).

3. Remove the 2 stud bolts from the crankcase.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Using a TORX socket E5, install the 2 stud bolts (1,2) as shown in the illustration.

Tighten the bolts to 5.0 Nm (44 lb in).

5. Remove the 2 stud bolts from the water inlet housing.
6. Using a TORX socket E5, install the 2 stud bolts and tighten to 5.0 Nm (44 lb in).
7. Replace the spark plug tube gasket.

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

8. Pry up the claws of the ventilation baffle plate.

Note:
* Prevent the plug tube gaskets from being deformed as much as possible. The removed gaskets will be used when reinstalling the gaskets.
* Do not damage the connection of the cylinder head cover.

9. Remove the 4 gaskets from the cylinder head covers.




10. Using a cutter, cut off the sealing part of the removed plug tube gasket.





Note: If a plug tube gasket that will be used to install a new gasket is deformed, and cannot be positioned on a new gasket, correct the deformation using pliers.

Note:
* Keep the lip free of foreign matter.
* Do not tap on the oil seal at an angle.

11. Using a plug tube gasket which has had the sealing part cut off (1), uniformly press in a new plug tube gasket (2) all the way.
12. Return the claws (3) of the ventilation baffle plate to their original positions.




13. Replace the timing chain cover oil seal.

Note: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

14. Remove the oil seal, using a screwdriver and hammer.




15. Using J-41998-A - installer (1) and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its surface is flush with the rear oil seal retainer edge.

Note:
* Keep the lip free of foreign matter.
* Do not tap on the oil seal at an angle.
* Make sure that the oil seal edge does not stick out of the timing chain cover.

16. Apply a light coat of MP grease to the lip of the oil seal.