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Cam Chain Removal

NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.
  1. Remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the splash shield (see step 26 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
  3. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  4. Remove the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL ).
  5. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The punch mark (A) on the variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator and the punch mark (B) on the exhaust camshaft sprocket should be at the top. Align the TDC marks (C) on the VTC actuator and exhaust camshaft sprocket.
    Fig 1: Identifying Punch Mark On Variable Valve Timing Control (VTC) Actuator And Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket
    G06265512Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector (A) and VTC oil control solenoid valve connector (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Connector And VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Connector
    G06265513Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/TEST/INSTALLATION ).
  8. Remove the crankshaft pulley (see CRANKSHAFT PULLEY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  9. Support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.
  10. Remove the upper torque rod (A).

    M/T 

    Fig 3: Identifying Upper Torque Rod - M/T
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    A/T 

    Fig 4: Identifying Upper Torque Rod - A/T
    G06265515Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side engine mount bracket (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Ground Cable And Side Engine Mount Bracket
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  12. Remove the side engine mount bracket.
    Fig 6: Identifying Side Engine Mount Bracket
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  13. Remove the cam chain case.
    Fig 7: Identifying Cam Chain Case
    G06265518Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Loosely install the crankshaft pulley.
  15. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress the auto-tensioner.
    Fig 8: Turning Crankshaft Counterclockwise To Compressing Auto-Tensioner
    G06265519Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. 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.
    Fig 9: Inserting Diameter Pin Or Lock Pin Into Holes
    G06265520Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Remove the auto-tensioner.
    Fig 10: Identifying Auto-Tensioner
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  18. Remove cam chain guide B.
    Fig 11: Identifying Cam Chain Guide
    G06265522Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Remove the cam chain guide (A) and tensioner arm (B).
    Fig 12: Identifying Cam Chain Guide And Tensioner Arm
    G06265523Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Remove the cam chain.
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