Repair Procedure

How to use this service information .

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

A.-

Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Drive Belt - Refer to: Alternator Area (2.0L Engine) (2024 2025) or Alternator Area (1.5L Engine)

Sub-Procedure

NOTICE:

Do not use an impact wrench.

Figure 1

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Removal

Refer to the figure 1.

Figure 2

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Installation

1. Refer to the figure 2.a: Clean

Lubricant Specifications (Figure 2)

Position	Type
b	Engine Oil

Figure 3

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2. Refer to the figure 3.

Figure 4

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3. Refer to the figure 4.

Tightening Procedure (Figure 4)

Step	Operation	Specification
1	Temporarily Tighten	70 N.m (52 lbf.ft)
2	Angle Tighten	c	90 deg.

B.-

Sub-Procedure

Removal

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the crankshaft and the cam chain case.

Figure 1

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Figure 2

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Installation

1. Clean and dry the oil seal housing.

Lubricant Specifications

Position	Type
a	Engine Oil

Installation Depth (Figure 2)

Standard Value
b	10.2-10.5 mm (0.402-0.413 in)

2. Clean the excess oil off the crankshaft, and check that the oil seal lip is not distorted.

C.-

Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Right Front Wheel - Refer to: Front Brake Area (Type-S) (2024 2025) or Front Brake Area (Except Type-S)
Engine Undercover - Refer to: Undercover Area (Type-S) (2024 2025) or Undercover Area (Except Type-S)

Sub-Procedure

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Installation

Remove all of the old gasket from the mating surfaces of each part and clean it.

Lubricant Specifications

Position	Type	Detail
a	Liquid Gasket (P/N 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or 08718- 0009)	b	2.5 mm (0.098 in)

NOTICE:

Install the component within 4 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the parts.

D.-

Sub-Procedure

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Installation

Clean and dry the mating surface of the valve (a).

Lubricant Specifications

Position	Type
b	Engine Oil

E.-

Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Cylinder Head Cover - Refer to: Cylinder Head Cover Area (2.0L Engine) (2024 2025) or Cylinder Head Cover Area (Except Type-S)
Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner - Refer to: Alternator Area(2.0L Engine) (2024 2025) or Alternator Area (Except Type-S)

Move:

Coolant Reservoir - Refer to: Radiator Area(2.0L Engine) (2024 2025) or Radiator Area (1.5L Engine)

Sub-Procedure

Installation

1. Check the pulley end crankshaft oil seal for damage. If the oil seal is damaged, replace the pulley end crankshaft oil seal.

2. Remove all of the old gasket from the mating surfaces of each part and clean it.

Lubricant Specifications (Figure 1)

Position	Type	Detail
a	Liquid Gasket (P/N 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or 08718- 0009)	b	2.5 mm (0.098 in)
		c	3.5 mm (0.138 in)
		d	11 mm (0.43 in)

NOTICE:

Install the component within 4 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the parts.

Figure 1

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3. Install the cam chain case as shown. Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the oil pan and the cam chain case mating area. (Figure 2)

NOTICE:

When installing the cam chain case, do not slide the bottom surface onto the oil pan mounting surface.

Figure 2

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4. Refer to the figure 3.

Tightening Procedure

Step	Operation	Object	Detail
1	Temporarily Tighten	All bolts	-> ->
2	Tighten	All bolts	-> ->

Figure 3

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F.-
Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Engine Undercover Plate - Refer to: Undercover Area (Type-S) (2024 2025) or Undercover Area (Except Type-S)
Procedure:
- Coolant Reservoir Move - Refer to: Radiator Area (2.0L Engine) (2024 2025) or Radiator Area (Except Type-S)
Sub-Procedure

Removal/Installation
- Lift and support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.
Installation
- Do the mount tightening procedure - Refer to: Engine Mount Tightening Procedure (M/T) or Engine Mount Tightening Procedure (CVT) before tightening all of the mount bolts and nuts.
G.-
Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

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Removal

NOTE: The cam chain case is no need to remove, when removing only the cam chain auto-tensioner.

1. Loosely install the crankshaft pulley. (After removing the cam chain case)2. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress the cam chain auto-tensioner. (Figure 1)

Figure 2

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Figure 3

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3. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise to align the holes on the lock (a) and the am chain auto-tensioner (b). (Figure 2)4. Insert a pin (c) into the holes. (Figure 2)

NOTE: If the holes in the lock and the auto-tensioner do not align, continue to rotating the crankshaft counterclockwise until the holes align, then install the pin.

Pin Specifications (Figure 3)

Standard Value

c 1.2 mm (3/64 in)

5. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to secure the pin.

Figure 4

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Installation

When replacing the cam chain or the pin is removed
- Slightly compress the cam chain auto-tensioner rod (d) and remove the pin (e) that was installed during the removal of the tensioner. Turn the plate (f) counterclockwise to release the lock, then compress the rod and set the cam (g) to the first notch (h). Reinsert the pin into hole (i) to lock it in place. (Figure 4)
NOTICE:

If the cam chain auto-tensioner is not set up as described, the cam chain auto-tensioner will be damaged.
H.-
Sub-Procedure

NOTICE:

Check the cam chain auto-tensioner filter for damage. If the filter is damaged, replace it.

Standard Value
c	1.2 mm (3/64 in)

I.-

Key Information

NOTE: For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Cam Chain Removal and Installation - Refer to: Cam Chain Inspection (2.0L Engine) (2024 2025) or Cam Chain Removal and Installation (2.0L Engine) (2024 2025) or Cam Chain Inspection (1.5L Engine) or Cam Chain Removal and Installation (1.5L Engine) and the sub-procedure below.

Sub-Procedure

NOTICE:

Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.

Figure 1

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Removal

Refer to the figure 1, align the marks.

Assembly Position Details (Figure 1)

Position	Object
a	TDC Mark (VTC Actuator A)
b	TDC Mark (VTC Actuator B)
c	"UP" Mark (VTC Actuator A)
d	TDC Mark (Crankshaft Sprocket)
e	Pointer (Engine Block)

Figure 2

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Installation

1. Refer to the figure 2, align the marks.

Assembly Position Details (Figure 2)

Position	Object
f	TDC Mark (VTC Actuator A)
g	TDC Mark (VTC Actuator B)

Position	Object
h	"UP" Mark (VTC Actuator A)
i	TDC Mark (Crankshaft Sprocket)
k	Pointer (Engine Block)

Figure 3

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2. Insert the camshaft lock pin set. (Figure 3)

Figure 4

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3. Refer to the figure 4, align the marks and install the cam chain.

Assembly Position Details (Figure 4)

Position	Object
m	Colored Link Plates (Cam Chain)
n	Punch Mark (VTC Actuator A)
o	Colored Link Plates (Cam Chain)
p	Punch Mark (VTC Actuator B)
q	Colored Link Plate (Cam Chain)

Position	Object
r	Mark (Crankshaft Sprocket)

After Installation

NOTE: Do not forget to remove the pin.

Ignition Timing Inspection - Refer to: Ignition Timing Inspection (1.5L Engine) or Ignition Timing Inspection (2.0L Engine) (2024 2025)