Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

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Remove front timing chain case and timing chain. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove water pump. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Remove oil pan (upper). Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (2WD models) or EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (AWD models).

Remove rear timing chain case as follows:

Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the illustration.

Fig 1: Rear Timing Chain Case Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Cut liquid gasket using the seal cutter [SST: KV10111100 (J-37228)] and remove rear timing chain case.

CAUTION:

Never remove plate metal cover (1) of oil passage.

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After removal, handle rear timing chain case carefully so it does not tilt, cant, or warp under a load.

Remove O-rings (1) from cylinder block.

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: Engine front
Use a scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from rear timing chain cases and opposite mating surfaces.

Remove old liquid gasket from bolt hole and thread.

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A	: Remove old liquid gasket that is stuck
B	: Bolt hole