On Vehicle Service

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2. Drain engine oil.
3. Drain coolant.
4. Remove throttle body and intake manifold. Refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction; Throttle Body; Service and Repair for removal.
5. Remove cylinder head covers. Refer to Valve Cover; Service and Repair for removal.
6. Remove cooling fan, fan clutch and water pump pulley. Refer to Cooling System for removal.
7. Remove radiator. Refer to Cooling System for removal.
8. Remove thermostat cap. Refer to Cooling System for removal.
9. Remove P/S pump (A/C compressor) drive belt. Refer to Drive Belts.
10. Remove water pump drive belt. Refer to Drive Belts.
11. Remove P/S pump and P/S pump bracket. Refer to Steering; Power Steering Pump.
12. Raise vehicle.
13. Remove oil pan. Refer to Engine Lubrication; Oil Pan; Service and Repair.





14. Remove crankshaft pulley bolt. To lock crankshaft pulley, use special tool (camshaft pulley holder) as shown in figure.
Special Tool (A): 09917-68221

CAUTION: Be sure to use the following bolt for fixing special tool to crankshaft pulley.
Bolt size: M8, P1.25 l = 45 mm
Strength: 7T





15. Remove crankshaft pulley. If it is hard to remove, use special tools (Steering wheel remover, Bearing puller attachment) as shown in figure. If bolts of steering wheel remover are too long, replace them with those of suitable length.
Special Tool
(B): 09944-36011
(C): 09926-58010
15.1) Disconnect CKP sensor connector and remove CKP sensor if necessary.
16. Remove timing chain cover.

CLEAN





Clean sealing surface on timing chain cover, crankcase, cylinder block and cylinder heads. Remove oil, old sealant, and dust from sealing surface.

INSPECTION





Check oil seal lip for damages or deterioration. Replace as necessary.

NOTE: When installing new oil seal, top it in until its surface is flash with edge of timing chain cover. To install oil seal, use special tool (bearing installer).

Special Tool
(D): 09913-75510

INSTALLATION
Reverse removal sequence to install timing chain cover noting following points.





1. Apply sealant "A" to timing chain cover sealing surface area as shown in figure.
"A": Sealant 99000-31150
2. Apply engine oil to oil seal lip and water pump 0-ring, then install timing chain cover.
Tightening Torque (d): 11.0 Nm (1.1 kg-m, 7.5 ft. lbs.)





3. Apply engine oil to 0-ring of CKP sensor and install CKP sensor to timing chain cover.
Tightening torque (b): 6 Nm (0.6 kg-m, 4.5 ft. lbs.)
4. Install crankshaft pulley. To lock crankshaft pulley, use special tool (camshaft pulley holder) with it at shown in figure.
Special Tool
(A): 09917-68221

CAUTION: Be sure to use the following bolt for fixing special tool to crank pulley.
Bolt size: M8, P1.25 l = 45 mm
Strength: 7T

Tightening Torque (a): 150 Nm (15 kg-m, 108.5 ft. lbs.)