Cylinder Block: Removal

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Remove the engine from the vehicle. < Refer to REMOVAL , Engine Assembly. >
Remove the intake manifold. < Refer to REMOVAL , Intake Manifold. >
Remove the tumble generator valve assembly. < Refer to REMOVAL , Tumble Generator Valve Assembly. >
Remove the chain cover. < Refer to REMOVAL , Chain Cover. >
Remove the rocker cover. < Refer to REMOVAL , Rocker Cover. >
Remove the cam carrier. < Refer to REMOVAL , Cam Carrier. >
Remove the cylinder head. < Refer to REMOVAL , Cylinder Head. >
Remove the crank sprocket. < Refer to REMOVAL , Crank Sprocket. >
Remove the engine rear hanger from cylinder block RH.

Fig 1: Locating Cylinder Block RH Engine Rear Hanger Mounting Bolts
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Remove the bolts securing the water pipe assembly and PCV connector to the cylinder block, and remove the water pipe assembly and PCV connector as a set from cylinder block.

Fig 2: Locating Water Pipe Assembly And PCV Connector Mounting Bolts
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Remove the O-ring from the cylinder block and PCV connector.

Fig 3: Locating Cylinder Block And PCV Connector O-Rings
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Remove the knock sensor from cylinder block LH.

Fig 4: Locating Knock Sensor Of Cylinder Block LH
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Remove the PCV hose assembly (A) and the vacuum hose (B) from cylinder block and PCV valve.
NOTE: Pinch the clamp of the PCV hose assembly (A) by fitting the cut out in the ST with the protrusion on the clamp as shown in the figure, and unlock the clamp.

ST 18353AA000 CLAMP PLIERS

Fig 5: Removing/Installing PCV Hose Assembly And Vacuum Hose Clamps
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Remove the PCV valve from the cylinder block RH.

Fig 6: Locating Cylinder Block RH PCV Valve
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Remove the crankshaft position sensor plate with drive plate. (AT model) < Refer to REMOVAL , Drive Plate. >
Remove the clutch disc and cover. (MT model) < Refer to REMOVAL , Clutch Disc and Cover. >
Remove the crankshaft position sensor plate with flywheel. (MT model) < Refer to REMOVAL , Flywheel. >
Remove the bolts securing the crankshaft position sensor holder from the cylinder block LH, and remove the crankshaft position sensor with crankshaft position sensor holder.

Fig 7: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor Holder Mounting Bolts
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Set the cylinder block so that the oil pan is on the upper side, remove the ST1, ST2, ST3 and ST4 from cylinder block and oil pan upper.
ST1 498457000 ENGINE STAND ADAPTER RH

ST2 498457100 ENGINE STAND ADAPTER LH

ST3 18362AA020 ADAPTER

ST4 499817100 ENGINE STAND

Fig 8: Removing ST1, ST2, ST3 And ST4 From Cylinder Block And Oil Pan Upper
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Remove the thermostat cover from oil pan upper, and then remove the thermostat.

Fig 9: Locating Thermostat Cover Mounting Bolts
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Remove the oil pan upper with oil pan from cylinder block.

Fig 10: Locating Cylinder Block Oil Pan Upper Mounting Bolts
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Remove the O-ring from the cylinder block.

Fig 11: Locating Cylinder Block O-Rings
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Install the A/C compressor bracket bolts and the power steering pump bracket bolts at the locations shown in the figure.
NOTE:
- This procedure is required to prevent the knock pin damage when the cylinder block is raised in the next step.
- Use the same length bolt for the four bolts.
Fig 12: Locating A/C Compressor Bracket Bolts And Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
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Raise the cylinder block so that the rear oil seal is on the lower side.
Add a front mark on the piston using a marker as shown in the figure.

Fig 13: Identifying Piston Front Mark
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Remove the #1 and #4 connecting rod caps and pistons from the cylinder block.
NOTE: Mark each connecting rod cap and piston with a cylinder number.
1. Turn the crankshaft so that the #1 connecting rod cap (A) and #4 connecting rod cap (B) is located at the position shown in the figure using ST.
  ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET
  
  Fig 14: Turning Crankshaft Using Crankshaft Socket
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2. Using ST, loosen the #1 connecting rod cap bolt, and remove the #1 connecting rod cap bolt and #1 connecting rod cap.
  ST 18270AA020 SOCKET
  
  Fig 15: Removing No. 1 Connecting Rod Cap And Bolt
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3. Using ST, loosen the #4 connecting rod cap bolt, and remove the #4 connecting rod cap bolt and #4 connecting rod cap.
  ST 18270AA020 SOCKET
  
  Fig 16: Removing No. 4 Connecting Rod Cap
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4. Using the ST, turn the crankshaft clockwise and separate the positions of the #1 crank pin (A) and the large end of the #1 connecting rod (B).
  ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET
  
  Fig 17: Turning Crankshaft Using Crankshaft Socket
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5. Push the #1 connecting rod in the direction of the arrow, and remove the #1 piston with #1 connecting rod from the cylinder block.
  
  Fig 18: Removing No. 1 Piston And No. 1 Connecting Rod From Cylinder Block
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6. Using the ST, turn the crankshaft counterclockwise and separate the positions of the #4 crank pin (A) and the large end of the #4 connecting rod (B).
  ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET
  
  Fig 19: Aligning No. 4 Crank Pin And Large End Of No. 4 Connecting Rod Using Crankshaft Socket
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7. Push the #4 connecting rod in the direction of the arrow, and remove the #4 piston with #4 connecting rod from the cylinder block.
  
  Fig 20: Removing No. 4 Piston And No. 4 Connecting Rod From Cylinder Block
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Remove the #2 and #3 connecting rod caps and pistons from the cylinder block.
NOTE: Mark each connecting rod cap and piston with a cylinder number.
1. Turn the crankshaft so that the #2 connecting rod cap (A) and #3 connecting rod cap (B) is located at the position shown in the figure using ST.
  ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET
  
  Fig 21: Turning Crankshaft Using Crankshaft Socket
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2. Using ST, loosen the #2 connecting rod cap bolt, and remove the #2 connecting rod cap bolt and #2 connecting rod cap.
  ST 18270AA020 SOCKET
  
  Fig 22: Removing No. 2 Connecting Rod Cap
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3. Using ST, loosen the #3 connecting rod cap bolt, and remove the #3 connecting rod cap bolt and #3 connecting rod cap.
  ST 18270AA020 SOCKET
  
  Fig 23: Removing No. 3 Connecting Rod Cap
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4. Using the ST, turn the crankshaft counterclockwise and separate the positions of the #2 crank pin (A) and the large end of the #2 connecting rod (B).
  ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET
  
  Fig 24: Turning Crankshaft Counterclockwise Using ST
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5. Push the #2 connecting rod in the direction of the arrow, and remove the #2 piston with #2 connecting rod from the cylinder block.
  
  Fig 25: Removing No. 2 Piston And No. 2 Connecting Rod From Cylinder Block
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6. Using the ST, turn the crankshaft clockwise and separate the positions of the #3 crank pin (A) and the large end of the #3 connecting rod (B).
  ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET
  
  Fig 26: Turning Crankshaft Clockwise Using ST
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7. Push the #3 connecting rod in the direction of the arrow, and remove the #3 piston with #3 connecting rod from the cylinder block.
  
  Fig 27: Removing No. 3 Piston And No. 3 Connecting Rod From Cylinder Block
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Set the cylinder block so that the oil pan side is on the upper side, and remove the A/C compressor bracket bolts and the power steering pump bracket bolts attached at the locations shown in the figure.

Fig 28: Locating A/C Compressor Bracket Bolts And Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
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Set the part so that the cylinder block RH is on the upper side, and separate the cylinder block.
CAUTION:
- Place a wood board wrapped with a waste cloth to prevent the knock pin damage and to stabilize the cylinder block before work.
- Be careful not to scratch the mating surface of cylinder block during work.
1. Remove the bolt shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 29: Locating Cylinder Block RH Upper Side Mounting Bolts
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2. Loosen the cylinder block mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure, and separate the cylinder block RH and LH.
NOTE: Lift the cylinder block RH slightly, and confirm that the crankshaft is remaining in the cylinder block LH. If the cylinder block RH is lifted carelessly when separating, the crankshaft may stick to cylinder block RH, then fall off.

Fig 30: Identifying Cylinder Block Mounting Bolts Loosening Sequence
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Remove the crankshaft from cylinder block LH, and remove the rear oil seal.
Remove the O-ring from the cylinder block LH.

Fig 31: Locating Cylinder Block LH O-Ring
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Remove the crankshaft bearings from the cylinder block.
NOTE:
- Be careful not to confuse the crankshaft bearing combination.
- Press the bearing at the end opposite to locking lip (A).
Fig 32: Pressing Bearing At Opposite End Of Locking Lip
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Remove the liquid gasket from cylinder block.