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2006 Honda Element EX, 2.4 YH1, Standard

CKP Pulse Plate Replacement

2006 Honda Element EX, 2.4 YH1, StandardSECTION CKP Pulse Plate Replacement
  1. Remove the right front wheel.
  2. Remove the splash shield (see step 26 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
  3. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  4. Remove the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL  ).
  5. Remove the crankshaft pulley (see CRANKSHAFT PULLEY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).
  6. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector and variable valve timing control (VTC) oil control solenoid valve connector (see step  8 ).
  7. Remove the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/TEST/INSTALLATION ).
  8. Support the engine with a jack and wood block under the oil pan.
  9. Remove the ground cable, and remove the upper engine mount bracket (see step  11 ).
  10. Remove the side engine mount bracket (see step  12 ).
  11. Remove the chain case (see step  13 ).
  12. Remove the CKP pulse plate.
    Fig 1: Removing CKP Pulse Plate
    G03677177Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Install the CKP pulse plate.
  14. Check the chain case oil seal for damage. If the oil seal is damaged, replace the chain case oil seal (see CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL INSTALLATION  ).
  15. Remove any old liquid gasket from the chain case mating surfaces, bolt, and bolt holes.
  16. Clean and dry the chain case mating surfaces.
  17. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08718-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0002, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the engine block mating surface of the chain case (see step  12 ).
  18. Apply liquid gasket to the engine block upper surface contact areas of the chain case and lower block upper surface contact areas of the chain case (see step  13 ).
  19. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08718-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0002, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the oil pan mating surface of the chain case (see step  14 ).
    NOTE: Do not install components if too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket (for P/N 08718-0002, no more than 4 minutes, for all others, no more than 5 minutes). Instead, remove the old residue and reapply the liquid gasket.
  20. Install the new O-ring on the chain case. Set the edge of the chain case to the edge of the oil pan, then install the chain case on the engine block (see step  15 ). Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the oil pan and chain case mating area.
    NOTE:
    • When installing the chain case, do not slide the bottom surface on 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 chain case.
  21. Install the side engine mount bracket (see step  16 ).
  22. Install the upper engine mount bracket and the ground cable (see step  17 ).
  23. Install the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/TEST/INSTALLATION ).
  24. Connect the CKP sensor connector and VTC oil control solenoid valve connector (see step  20 ).
  25. Install the crankshaft pulley (see INSTALLATION  ).
  26. Install the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER INSTALLATION  ).
  27. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).
  28. Install the splash shield (see step 26 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  29. Install the right front wheel.
  30. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP learn procedure (see HOW TO END A TROUBLESHOOTING SESSION (REQUIRED AFTER ANY TROUBLESHOOTING) ).
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