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2008 Acura TSX Standard

Cam Chain Removal

2008 Acura TSX StandardSECTION 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 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
  3. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  4. Turn the crankshaft pulley so its top dead center (TDC) mark (A) lines up with the pointer (B).
    Fig 1: Turning Crankshaft To TDC Mark With Pointer
    G05490058Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL  ).
  6. Check that the No. 1 piston TDC marks (A) on the variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator and exhaust camshaft sprocket are aligned.
    Fig 2: Aligning No. 1 Piston TDC Marks On VTC Actuator And Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket
    G05490059Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the crankshaft pulley (see CRANKSHAFT PULLEY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).
  8. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector (A) and VTC oil control solenoid valve connector (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor Connector And VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Connector
    G05490060Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/TEST/INSTALLATION ).
  10. Support the engine with a jack and wood block under the oil pan.
  11. Remove the ground cable (A), and remove the upper bracket (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Ground Cable And Upper Bracket
    G05490061Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Remove the side engine mount bracket.
    Fig 5: Identifying Side Engine Mount Bracket
    G05490062Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Remove the chain case (A), then remove CKP pulse plate (B).
    Fig 6: Identifying Chain Case And CKP Pulse Plate
    G05490063Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Loosely install the crankshaft pulley.
  15. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress the auto-tensioner.
    Fig 7: Turning Crankshaft Counterclockwise
    G05490064Courtesy 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 8: Aligning Holes On Lock And Auto-Tensioner
    G05490065Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Remove the auto-tensioner.
    Fig 9: Identifying Auto-Tensioner With Bolts
    G05490066Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
  19. Remove the cam chain guide B.
    Fig 10: Identifying Cam Chain Guide
    G05490067Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Remove the cam chain guide A and tensioner arm (B).
    Fig 11: Identifying Cam Chain Guide And Tensioner Arm
    G05490068Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Remove the cam chain.
RENDER: 1.0x

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