Cam Chain Installation (R18A)

Cam Chain Installation

NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.

1. Set the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC). Align the TDC mark (A) on the crankshaft sprocket with the pointer (B) on the engine block.

2. Set the camshaft to TDC. The ‘‘UP'' mark (A) on the camshaft sprocket should be at the top, and the TDC grooves (B) on the camshaft sprocket should line up with the top edge of the head.

3. Install the cam chain on the crankshaft sprocket with the colored link plate (A) aligned with the mark (B) on the crankshaft sprocket.

4. Install the cam chain on the camshaft sprocket with the colored link plate (A) aligned with the mark (B) on the camshaft sprocket.

5. Install the cam chain guide (A) and cam chain tensioner arm (B).

6. Install the auto-tensioner.

7. Remove the pin or lock pin from the auto-tensioner.

8. Check the oil pump oil seal for damage. If the oil seal is damaged, replace the oil seal.

9. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pump mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.

10. Clean, and dry the oil pump mating surfaces.

11. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08C70-K0234M, 08C70- K0334M or 08C70-X0331S, evenly to the engine block mating surface of the oil pump.

12. Apply liquid gasket to the engine block upper surface contact areas (A) on the oil pump and lower block upper surface contact areas (B) on the oil pump.

13. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08C70-K0234M, 08C70- K0334M or 08C70-X0331S, evenly to the oil pan mating surface of the oil pump.

NOTE: Do not install components if 5 minutes or more have passed after applying the liquid gasket. Instead, remove the old residue and reapply the liquid gasket.

14. Install the new O-rings (A) on the oil pump. Set the edge of the oil pump (B) to the edge of the oil pan (C), then install the oil pump on the engine block (D). Loosely install the dowel bolts (E), then tighten the 8 mm bolts (F). Tighten the 6 mm bolts (G) and dowel bolts. Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the oil pan and oil pump mating area.

NOTE:
When installing the oil pump, do not slide the bottom surface onto the oil pan mounting surface.
Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the oil pump.

15. Install the side engine mount bracket (A), then loosely tighten the new bolt and nut (B), and loosely tighten the bolt (C).

16. Install the ground cable (D).

17. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly.

18. Loosen the transmission mounting bolt and nuts (A).

M/T
A/T

19. Raise the hoist to full height.

20. Loosen the lower torque rod mounting bolt (A).

21. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.

22. Tighten the side engine mount mounting bolts/nut.

23. Tighten the transmission mounting bolt/nuts.

M/T
A/T

24. Raise the hoist to full height.

25. Tighten the lower torque rod mounting bolt.

26. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.