Cam Chain Removal

Cam Chain Removal

Special Tools Required
^ Holder handle 07JAB-001020A
^ Holder attachment, 50 mm 07JAB-001040A
^ Socket, 19 mm 07JAA-001020A or a commercially available

NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.





1. Turn the crankshaft pulley so its TDC mark (A) lines up with the pointer (B).
2. Remove the front tires/wheels.





3. Remove the splash shield.
4. Remove the drive belt.
5. Remove the cylinder head cover.





6. Hold the pulley with holder handle (A) and holder attachment (B).
7. Remove the bolt with a 19 mm socket (C) and breaker bar.





8. Remove the oil cooler hose joint pipe from the water pump (K20A2 engine).





9. Disconnect the CKP sensor connector (A) and VTC oil control solenoid valve connector (B).
10. Remove the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see step 1).
11. Support the engine with a jack and wood block under the oil pan.





12. Remove the ground cable (A), and remove the upper bracket (B).





13. Remove the side engine mount bracket.





14. Remove the chain case.
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 1.5 mm (0.06 inch) diameter pin (C) into the holes. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to secure the pin.





18. Remove the auto-tensioner.





19. Remove the cam chain guide B.





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