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Removal

Engine removal is not required for this procedure.

1.

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.

2.

Loosen the water pump pulley bolt and the drive idler mounting bolt.

3.

Remove the drive belt.

[HPS Type]

note

Remove the drive belt by turning the autotensioner counterclockwise.

[MDPS Type]

Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and then, turn the adjusting bolt(B) clockwise in loose tension.

Remove the drive belt (A).

4.

Remove the alternator (A).(MDPS Type)

5.

Remove the alternator(A) and bracket(B). (HPS Type)

6.

Remove the RH front wheel.

7.

Remove the engine mounting bracket (A).

note

Support the engine with a jack not to be tilted.

8.

Remove the alternator bracket (B).

9.

Remove the engine support bracket (A).

10.

Remove the water pump pulley (A).

11.

Remove the water pump (A).

12.

Remove the drive belt idler (A).

13.

Disconnect the ignition coil connector (A) and the breather hose (B).

14.

Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A) and PCSV hose (B).

15.

Remove the ignition coils (A).

16.

Remove the cylinder head cover (A) with its gasket (B).

17.

Remove the under covers (A).

18.

Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise, and align its groove with the timing mark of the timing chain cover.

19.

Remove the crankshaft bolt (B) and crankshaft pulley (A).

20.

Remove the timing chain cover (A).

21.

Align the timing marks of the camshaft sprocket with the upper surface of the cylinder head to make No.1 cylinder be positioned at TDC.

(1)

Check the dowel pin of the crankshaft for facing upside of the engine at this monent.

caution

Put paint marks on the timing chain links(3 places) that meet with the timing marks of the camshaft sprockets(In, Ex : 2) and the crankshaft sprocket.

22.

Remove the hydraulic tensioner (A).

caution

Before removing the tensioner, fix the piston of the tensioner with a pin through the hole(B) at TDC.

23.

Remove the timing chain tensioner arm (A) and guide (B).

24.

Remove the timing chain (A).