Cam Chain Installation

Special Tools Required 

• Holder handle 07JAB-001020B
• Holder attachment, HEX 50 mm, offset 07MAB-PY3010A
• Socket, 17 mm 07JAA-001010Aor a commercially available 17 mm socket
  1. Set the crankshaft sprocket so that the No. 1 piston is at top dead center (TDC). Align the TDC mark (A) on the crankshaft pulse plate with the pointer (B) on the engine block.
     Fig 1: Aligning TDC Mark

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  2. Install the cam chain with the colored piece (A) aligned with the punch mark (B) on the crankshaft sprocket.
     Fig 2: Installing Cam Chain With Colored Piece

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  3. Clean and dry the oil pump mating surfaces.
  4. Apply liquid gaskets, P/N 08717-0004 or 08718-0001, to the engine block mating surface of the oil pump.
     NOTE: Do not install the parts if 5 minutes or more have elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing the old residue.
     Fig 3: Applying Liquid Gaskets

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  5. Install the dowel pins (A), then align the oil pump inner rotor with the crankshaft and install the oil pump (B) with new O-rings (C).
     Fig 4: Installing Dowel Pins And Torque Specifications

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  6. Install the oil screen (D) with a new gasket (E).
  7. Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.
  8. Apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0001 to the engine block mating surface of the oil pan.
     NOTE: Do not install the parts if 5 minutes or more have elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing the old residue.
     Fig 5: Applying Liquid Gaskets

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  9. Install the new oil pan gaskets (A) and a new O-ring (B) on the oil pan, then install the oil pan (C).
     Fig 6: Installing New Oil Pan Gaskets And New O-Ring

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  10. Tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

      Specified Torque: 

      8 x 1.25 mm 

      22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16lbf.ft) 

      6 x 1.0 mm 

      12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft) 

      Fig 7: Tightening Bolts And Nuts To Specified Torque

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  11. Clean the bolt (A), washer (B), crankshaft pulley (C) and crankshaft (D). Lubricate with new engine oil as shown.
      Fig 8: Identifying Bolt, Washer, Crankshaft Pulley And Crankshaft

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  12. Install the crankshaft pulley, and tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 14 lbf.ft).
  13. Tighten the pulley bolt an additional 90°.
      Fig 9: Tightening Pulley Bolt An Additional 90°

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  14. Clean the cylinder head and engine block surfaces.
  15. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004 or 08718-0001, to the shaded areas of the cylinder head gasket mating surface of the block and oil pump (see step  3 ).
  16. Install the dowel pins and new cylinder head gasket (see step  4 ).
  17. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004 or 08718-0001, to the cylinder head mating surface of the block and oil pump along the broken line (see step  5 ).
  18. Install the cylinder head on the engine block.
  19. Apply engine oil to the threads and under the heads of all the cylinder head bolts.
  20. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence to 39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft). Use a beam-type torque wrench. When using a preset-type torque wrench, be sure to tighten slowly and do not overtighten. If a bolt makes any noise while you are torquing it, loosen the bolt and retighten it (see step  8 ).
  21. Turn the cylinder head bolts 90°.
  22. Tighten the 6 mm bolts to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft).
  23. Make sure the crankshaft pulley is at TDC (see CAMSHAFT AND ROCKER ARM INSTALLATION ).
  24. Place the camshaft sprocket into the cylinder head (see step  11 ).
  25. Install the cam chain on the camshaft sprocket with the punch mark (A) aligned with the colored piece (B).
      Fig 10: Installing Cam Chain On Camshaft Sprocket With Punch Mark

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  26. Fit the camshaft sprocket on the camshaft.
  27. Turn the camshaft sprocket counterclockwise to relieve cam chain free play, and check the alignment of the TDC mark (C) on the camshaft sprocket with the cylinder head surface.

      If the camshaft sprocket is not positioned at TDC, remove the camshaft sprocket from the camshaft, and reposition the cam chain to bring the camshaft sprocket to TDC.

  28. Hold the camshaft with an open-end wrench, then tighten the camshaft sprocket mounting bolt (see step  14 ).
  29. Put the new cylinder head plug into the cylinder head (see step  15 ).
  30. Press the rod to pump the oil out of the cam chain auto-tensioner (see step  16 ).
  31. Install the new O-ring into the spacer. Set the spacer and new gasket on the cam chain auto-tensioner, then tighten the bolt and nuts equally while pressing the cam chain auto-tensioner against the cylinder head (see step  17 ).
  32. Adjust the valve clearance (see VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT ).
  33. Install the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER INSTALLATION ).
  34. 2000-2003 models: Install the engine oil cooler bypass hoses.
      Fig 11: Installing Engine Oil Cooler Bypass Hoses (2000-2003 Models)

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  35. Tighten the idler pulley bracket mounting bolt.
      Fig 12: Tightening Idler Pulley Bracket Mounting Bolt And Torque Specifications

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  36. Install the water pump (see WATER PUMP INSPECTION ).
  37. Install the engine (see ENGINE INSTALLATION ).