Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

Remove front timing chain case and timing chain. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove water pump. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
Remove oil pan (upper). Refer to EXPLODED VIEW (2WD models) or EXPLODED VIEW (AWD models).
Remove rear timing chain case as follows:
1. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 1: Rear Timing Chain Case Mounting Bolt Tightening Sequence
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2. 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.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Plate Metal Cover
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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.

Fig 3: Identifying O-Rings
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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.

Fig 4: Removing Liquid Gasket From Bolt Hole And Thread

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