Honda CR-V: Cam Chain Removal

NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.

1. Remove the front wheels.

2. Remove the splash shield (see step 21).

3. Remove the drive belt.

4. Remove the cylinder head cover.

5. Set the No.1 piston at top dead center (TDG). The punch mark (A) on the variable valve timing control (VTG) actuator and the punch mark (B) on the exhaust camshaft sprocket should be at the top.

Align the TDG marks (C) on the VTC actuator and exhaust camshaft sprocket.

Honda CR-V. Cylinder Head

6. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector (A) and VTC oil control solenoid valve connector (B).

Honda CR-V. Cylinder Head

7. Remove the VTC oil control solenoid valve.

8. Remove the crankshaft pulley.

9. Support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.

10. Remove the upper torque rod.

Honda CR-V. Cylinder Head

11. Remove the ground cable (A). then remove the side engine mount bracket (B).

Honda CR-V. Cylinder Head

12. Remove the side engine mount bracket mounting bolts.

Honda CR-V. Cylinder Head

13. Remove the cam chain case (A) and side engine mount bracket (B).

Honda CR-V. Cylinder Head

14. Loosely install the crankshaft pulley.

15. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress the auto-tensioner.

Honda CR-V. Cylinder Head

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.

Honda CR-V. Cylinder Head

17. Remove the auto-tensioner.

Honda CR-V. Cylinder Head

18. Remove cam chain guide B.

Honda CR-V. Cylinder Head

19. Remove cam chain guide A and tensioner arm (B).

Honda CR-V. Cylinder Head

20. Remove the cam chain.

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