Cam Chain Removal

Cam Chain Removal

NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.

1. Remove the right front wheel.

2. Remove the splash shield. Engine Removal

3. Remove the drive belt. Service and Repair

4. Turn the crankshaft pulley so its top dead center (TDC) mark (A) lines up with the pointer (B).

5. Remove the cylinder head cover. Cylinder Head Cover Removal






6. Check that the No. 1 piston TDC marks (A) on the variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator and exhaust camshaft sprocket are aligned.

7. Remove the crankshaft pulley. Service and Repair






8. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector (A) and VTC oil control solenoid valve connector (B).

9. Remove the VTC oil control solenoid valve. Service and Repair

10. Support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.






11. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the upper engine mount bracket (B).






12. Remove the side engine mount bracket.






13. Remove the chain case (A).

14. Remove the CKP pulse plate (B).

15. Loosely install the crankshaft pulley.






16. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress the auto-tensioner.






17. Align the holes on the lock (A) and the auto-tensioner (B), then insert a 1.2 mm (0.05 in.) diameter pin or lock pin (P/N 14511-PNA-003) (C) into the holes. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to secure the pin.
NOTE: Check the auto-tensioner cam position. If the position is not aligned, set the first cam to the first edge of the rack. Cam Chain Installation






18. Remove the auto-tensioner.

19. Remove the crankshaft pulley.






20. Remove the cam chain guide B.






21. Remove the cam chain guide A and tensioner arm (B).

22. Remove the cam chain.