Accord L4-2.4L (2005)
Timing Chain: Testing and Inspection
Cam Chain Inspection
1. Remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the splash shield.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Remove the cylinder head cover.
5. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
6. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector and variable valve timing control (VTC) oil control solenoid valve connector.
7. Remove the VTC oil control solenoid valve.
8. Support the engine with a jack and wood block under the oil pan.
9. Remove the ground cable, and remove the upper bracket.
10. Remove the side engine mount bracket.
11. Remove the chain case.
12. Measure the tensioner rod length between the tensioner body and bottom of the flat surface section on the tensioner rod. If the length is over the
tolerance, replace the cam chain and oil pump chain.
13. Check the chain case oil seal for damage. If the oil seal is damaged, replace the chain case oil seal.
14. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the chain case mating surfaces, bolt, and bolt holes.
15. Clean and dry the chain case mating surfaces.
16. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0002, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the engine block mating surface of the
chain case.
17. Apply liquid gasket to the engine block upper surface contact areas on the chain case and lower block upper surface contact areas on the chain
case.
18. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0002, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the oil pan mating surface of the chain
case.
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.
19. 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.
Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the oil pan and chain case mating area.
NOTE:
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When installing the chain case, do not slide the bottom surface on the oil pan mounting surface.
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Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
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Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the chain case.
20. Install the side engine mount bracket.
21. Install the upper bracket and the ground cable.
22. Install the VTC oil control solenoid valve.
23. Connect the CKP sensor connector and VTC oil control solenoid valve connector.
24. Install the crankshaft pulley.
25. Install the cylinder head cover.
26. Install the drive belt.
27. Install the splash shield.
28. Install the front wheels.
29. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP learn procedure.