Honda CR-V: Auto-tensioner Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Remove the chain case cover.

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

3. 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.

4. Remove the auto-tensioner.

Installation
1. Install the auto-tensioner.

2. Remove the pin or lock pin (P/N 1451 1-PNA-003)
from the auto-tensioner.

3. Remove old liquid gasket from the chain case cover
mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.
4. Clean and dry the chain case cover mating surfaces.
5. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004,08718-0001,
08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the chain
case mating surface of the chain case cover. Install
the component within 5 minutes of applying the
liquid gasket.
NOTE:
- If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the
component must be installed within 4 minutes.
- If too much time has passed after applying the
liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and
residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.

6. Install the chain case cover.
NOTE:
- 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 cover.

Chain Case Oil Seal Installation
Special Tools Required
- Driver 07749-0010000
- Attachment, 52 x 55 mm 077 46-0010400
1. Use the driver and attachment to drive a new oil
seal squarely into the chain case to the specified
installed height.

2. Measure the distance between the chain case
surface and oil seal.
Oil Seal Installed Height:
33.0-33.7 mm (1.30-1.33 in.)

READ NEXT:
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 (TDC). The
punch mark
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 (TDC). The
punch mark
Cylinder Head Cover Removal
1. Remove the intake manifold cover.
2. Remove the four ignition coils.
3. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP)
canister purge valve connector.
4. Remove the dipst
SEE MORE:
The in-dash disc player is behind the
navigation screen. To use the disc
player, press the OPEN button
beside the screen. The screen folds
back, and the disc slot appears.
Insert a disc about halfway into the
disc slot. The drive will pull the disc
in the rest of the way and beg
The SRS indicator alerts you to a
potential problem with your airbags
or seat belt tensioners.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, this indicator
comes on briefly then goes off. This
tells you the system is working
properly.
If the indicator comes on at any
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