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Cam Chain Installation

NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.
  1. Set the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC). Align the TDC mark (A) on the crankshaft sprocket with the pointer (B) on the oil pump.
    Fig 1: Aligning TDC Mark On Crankshaft Sprocket With Pointer On Oil Pump
    G05952476Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Remove the crankshaft sprocket (C).
  3. Set the camshaft to TDC. The "UP" mark (A) on the camshaft sprocket should be at the top, and the TDC grooves (B) on the camshaft sprocket should line up with the top edge of the head.
    Fig 2: Identifying UP Mark On Camshaft Sprocket
    G05952477Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the cam chain on the crankshaft sprocket with the colored piece (A) aligned with the TDC mark (B) on the crankshaft sprocket, then install the crankshaft sprocket with the key (C) to the crankshaft.
    Fig 3: Identifying TDC Mark On Crankshaft Sprocket
    G05952478Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the cam chain on the camshaft sprocket with the pointers (A) aligned with the three colored pieces (B) as shown below.
    Fig 4: Identifying Cam Chain On Camshaft Sprocket With Pointers
    G05952479Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the cam chain tensioner (A) and the cam chain guide (B).
    Fig 5: Cam Chain Tensioner & Cam Chain Guide With Torque Specifications
    G05952480Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the cam chain tensioner slider, and loosely tighten the bolt.
    Fig 6: Identifying Cam Chain Tensioner Slider Bolt
    G05952481Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Apply new engine oil to the sliding surface of the cam chain tensioner slider (A).
    Fig 7: Cam Chain Tensioner Slider With Torque Specifications
    G05952482Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Rotate the cam chain tensioner slider clockwise to compress the cam chain tensioner, and install the remaining bolt, then tighten the bolts.
  10. Check the chain case oil seal for damage. If the oil seal is damaged, replace the chain case oil seal (see CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL INSTALLATION  ).
  11. Remove the all of the old liquid gasket from the chain case mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes.
  12. Clean and dry the chain case mating surfaces.
  13. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009) to the engine block mating surface of the chain case and to the inside edge of the bolt holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
    NOTE:
    • Apply a 2.5 mm (0.098 in) diameter bead of liquid gasket along the broken line (A).
    • Apply a 3.0 mm (0.118 in) diameter bead of liquid gasket along the broken line (B).
    • If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
    • If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
      Fig 8: Applying Liquid Gasket To Engine Block Mating Surface Of Chain Case
      G05952483Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or 08718-0009) to the oil pan mating surface of the cam chain case and to the inside edge of the threaded bolt holes. Install the component within 5 miniutes of applying the liquid gasket.
    NOTE:
    • Apply liquid gasket about 2.5 mm (0.098 in.) diameter bead along the broken line (A).
    • Apply liquid gasket about 5.0 mm (0.20 in.) diameter bead to the shaded area (B).
    • If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
    • If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
      Fig 9: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Oil Pan Mating Surface Of Chain Case & Inside Edge Of Bolt Holes
      G05952484Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Set the edge of the chain case (A) to the edge of the oil pan (B), then install the chain case on the engine block (C).
    NOTE:
    • When installing the chain case, do not slide the bottom surface onto the oil pan mounting surface.
    • Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
    • Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the chain case.
      Fig 10: Identifying Chain Case, Oil Pan & Engine Block
      G05952485Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Tighten the chain case mounting bolts. Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the oil pan and the chain case mating area.
    Fig 11: Chain Case Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05952486Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Install the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER INSTALLATION  ).
  18. Install the side engine mount/bracket assembly (A), then tighten the new side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting bolts (B).
    Fig 12: Side Engine Mount/Bracket Assembly & Ground Cable With Torque Specifications
    G05952487Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Loosely tighten the new side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting nuts (C).
  20. Install the ground cable (D).
  21. Remove the jack and the wood block from under the oil pan.
  22. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  23. Loosen the transmission mount bracket mounting bolts and nuts (A).

    M/T model 

    Fig 13: Identifying Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts & Nuts - M/T Model
    G05952488Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T model 

    Fig 14: Identifying Transmission Mount Bracket Mounting Bolts & Nuts - A/T Model
    G05952489Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  24. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  25. Loosen the torque rod mounting bolt and nut (A).

    M/T model 

    Fig 15: Identifying Torque Rod Mounting Bolt & Nut - M/T Model
    G05952490Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T model 

    Fig 16: Identifying Torque Rod Mounting Bolt & Nut - A/T Model
    G05952491Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  26. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  27. Tighten the side engine mount/bracket assembly mounting nuts in the numbered sequence shown below.
    Fig 17: Side Engine Mount/Bracket Assembly Mounting Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G05952492Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  28. Tighten the transmission mount mounting bolts and nuts in the numbered sequence shown below.

    M/T model 

    Fig 18: Transmission Mount Mounting Bolts & Nuts Torque Sequence - M/T Model With Torque Specifications
    G05952493Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T model 

    Fig 19: Transmission Mount Mounting Bolts & Nuts Torque Sequence - A/T Model With Torque Specifications
    G05952494Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  29. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  30. Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown below.

    M/T model 

    Fig 20: Torque Rod Mounting Bolt & Nut Torque Sequence - M/T Model With Torque Specifications
    G05952495Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T model 

    Fig 21: Torque Rod Mounting Bolt & Nut Torque Sequence - A/T Model With Torque Specifications
    G05952496Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  31. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  32. Install the air cleaner housing assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  33. Install the drive belt auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  34. Install the crankshaft pulley (see CRANKSHAFT PULLEY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).
  35. Install the water pump pulley (A), and loosely install the water pump pulley mounting bolts (B).
    Fig 22: Water Pump Pulley Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05952497Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  36. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  37. Tighten the water pump pulley mounting bolts (B), (see illustration above).
  38. Install the splash shield.
  39. Install the right front wheel.
  40. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see CKP PATTERN CLEAR/CKP PATTERN LEARN ).
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