Engine Block (V6): Removal & Installation Honda Accord VII

Crankshaft and Piston Installation

Special Tools Required

1. Driver 07749-0010000
2. Driver attachment, 106 mm 070AD-RCAA200

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1. Check the connecting rod bearing clearance with plastigage (see «CONNECTING ROD BEARING REPLACEMENT»(ref-220834-S20695611842006022100000) ).
2. Check the main bearing clearance with plastigage (see «CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING REPLACEMENT»(ref-220834-S31248498172006022100000) ).
3. Install the bearing halves in the engine block and connecting rods.
4. Apply new engine oil to inside of the main bearings and rod bearings.
5. Lower the crankshaft (A) into the engine block.
6. Apply new engine oil to the side with the thrust washer groove. Install the thrust washers (A) in the No. 3 journal.
7. Install the bearings (A) and bearing caps (B) with the arrow (C) facing the timing belt end of the engine.
8. Apply new engine oil to the bolt threads and flanges, then loosely install the bearing cap bolts (D) and bearing cap side bolts (E).
9. Set the crankshaft to bottom dead center (BDC) for the cylinder you are installing the piston in.
10. Apply new engine oil to the piston, inside of the ring compressor, and the cylinder bore.
11. Attach the ring compressor to the piston/ connecting rod assembly, and check that the bearing is securely in place.
12. Position the piston/connecting rod assembly with the arrow (A) facing the timing belt side of the engine.
13. Position the piston/connecting rod assembly in the cylinder, and tap it in using the wooden handle of a hammer (A). Maintain downward force on the ring compressor (B) to prevent the rings from expanding before entering the cylinder bore.
14. Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and check the connecting rod-to-crank journal alignment before pushing the piston into place.
15. Measure the diameter of each connecting rod bolt at point A and point B.
16. Calculate the difference in diameter between point A and point B. Point A-Point B = Difference in Diameter Difference in Diameter Specification: 0-0.1 mm (0-0.004 in.)
17. If the difference in diameter is out of tolerance, replace the connecting rod bolt.
18. Line up the mark (A) on the connecting rod and cap, then install the cap.
19. Apply new engine oil to the bolt threads and flanges. Torque the bolts (B) to 20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 14 lbf.ft).
20. Mark the connecting rod (A) and bolt head (B) (Scheme 508)
21. Tighten the bolt until the mark on the bolt head lines up with the mark on the connecting rod (turn the bolt 90°). NOTE: Remove the connecting rod bolt if you tightened it beyond the specified angle, and go back to step 15 of the procedure. Do not loosen it back to the specified angle.
22. Tighten the bearing cap bolts, and then the bearing cap side bolts to the specified torque in the sequence (Scheme 509) Repeat the torque sequence again to measure the bolts are properly torqued.
23. Apply a light coat of multipurpose grease to the crankshaft and to the lip of the seal.
24. Drive the new crankshaft oil seal until the driver attachment bottoms on the engine block end cover.
25. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the engine block end cover mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.
26. Clean and dry the engine block end cover mating surfaces.
27. 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 engine block end cover. 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.
28. Install the dowel pins (A), new O-ring (B), and the engine block end cover (C) on the engine block.
29. Clean the excess grease off the crankshaft, and check the seal for distortion.
30. Install a new crankshaft oil seal in the oil pump (see step 2 «INSTALLATION»(ref-220835-S15168795322006022100000) ).
31. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pump mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.
32. Clean and dry the oil pump mating surfaces.
33. 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 oil pump. 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.
34. Grease the lip of the oil seal, and apply oil to the new O-ring (A).
35. Install the dowel pins (B), then align the inner rotor with the crankshaft, and install the oil pump (C).
36. Clean the excess grease off the crankshaft, and check the seal for distortion.
37. Install the baffle plate (D), then install the oil screen (E) with new O-ring (F).
38. Install the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve)/oil filter assembly (A), with a new rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve) filter (B).
39. Install the oil pan (see «OIL PAN INSTALLATION»(ref-220834-S08407827302006022100000) ).
40. Install the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor (see «CKP SENSOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-220840-S35445802792006022100000) ).
41. Install the cylinder heads (see «CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION»(ref-220833-S36083322492006022100000) ).
42. M/T model: Install the flywheel (see «FLYWHEEL AND PILOT BEARING INSPECTION»(ref-220850-S20994636712006022100000) ), clutch disc (see «PRESSURE PLATE AND CLUTCH DISC REMOVAL»(ref-220850-S06786623742006022100000) ), and pressure plate (see «PRESSURE PLATE AND CLUTCH DISC REMOVAL»(ref-220850-S06786623742006022100000) ).
43. A/T model: Install the drive plate (see «DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-220852-S05972580952006022100000) ).
44. Install the transmission: Manual transmission (see «TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION»(ref-220851-S22502887102006022100000) ) Automatic transmission (see «TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION»(ref-220852-S05277053162006022100000) )
45. Install the engine assembly (see «ENGINE INSTALLATION»(ref-220832-S02491688212006022100000) ). NOTE: When any crankshaft or connecting rod bearing is replaced, after assembly it is necessary to run the engine at idling speed until it reaches normal operating temperature, then continue to run it for about 15 minutes.

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1. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.
3. 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 engine block. 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.
4. Install the oil pan on the engine block.
5. Tighten the bolts in two or three steps. In the final step, tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft). NOTE: After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
6. Tighten the two bolts (A) securing the transmission, then install the torque converter cover (B).
7. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do the following steps.
8. Install exhaust pipe A using new gaskets and new self-locking nuts (see step 28 in «ENGINE INSTALLATION»(ref-220832-S02491688212006022100000) ).
9. Install the splash shield (see step 34 in «ENGINE INSTALLATION»(ref-220832-S02491688212006022100000) ).
10. Refill the engine with oil (see step 4 in «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT»(ref-220835-S22878050042006022100000) ).
11. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.

Pulley End Crankshaft Oil Seal Installation - In Car

Special Tools Required

Oil seal driver, 64 mm 070AD-RCA0100

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1. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor, timing belt, and timing belt drive pulley (see «TIMING BELT DRIVE PULLEY REPLACEMENT»(ref-220833-S35224762302006022100000) ).
2. Remove the pulley and crankshaft oil seal.
3. Clean and dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.
4. Apply a light coat of multipurpose grease to the crankshaft and to the lip of the seal.
5. Using the seal driver, drive in the crankshaft oil seal until the driver bottoms against the oil pump. When the seal is in place, clean any excess grease off the crankshaft, and check that the oil seal lip is not distorted.
6. Install the timing belt drive pulley, CKP sensor, and timing belt (see «TIMING BELT DRIVE PULLEY REPLACEMENT»(ref-220833-S35224762302006022100000) ).

Transmission End Crankshaft Oil Seal Installation - In Car

Special Tools Required

1. Driver 07749-0010000
2. Driver attachment 106 070AD-RCAA200

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1. Remove the transmission: Manual transmission (see «TRANSMISSION REMOVAL»(ref-220851-S00228740372006022100000) ) Automatic transmission (see «TRANSMISSION REMOVAL»(ref-220852-S22970561842006022100000) )
2. M/T model: Removal the pressure plate (see «PRESSURE PLATE AND CLUTCH DISC REMOVAL»(ref-220850-S06786623742006022100000) ), clutch disc (see «PRESSURE PLATE AND CLUTCH DISC REMOVAL»(ref-220850-S06786623742006022100000) ), and flywheel (see «FLYWHEEL AND PILOT BEARING REPLACEMENT»(ref-220850-S06165768482006022100000) ).
3. A/T model: Removal the drive plate (see «DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-220852-S05972580952006022100000) ).
4. Clean and dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.
5. Apply a light coat of multipurpose grease to the crankshaft and to the lip of the seal.
6. Using the special tools, drive in the crankshaft oil seal until the driver attachment bottoms against the engine block end cover. Align the hole in the driver attachment with the pin on the crankshaft.
7. Clean any excess grease off the crankshaft, and check that the oil seal lip is not distorted.
8. M/T model: Install the flywheel (see «FLYWHEEL AND PILOT BEARING INSPECTION»(ref-220850-S20994636712006022100000) ), clutch disc (see «PRESSURE PLATE AND CLUTCH DISC REMOVAL»(ref-220850-S06786623742006022100000) ), and pressure plate (see «PRESSURE PLATE AND CLUTCH DISC REMOVAL»(ref-220850-S06786623742006022100000) ).
9. A/T model: Install the drive plate (see «DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-220852-S05972580952006022100000) ).
10. Install the transmission: Manual transmission (see «TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION»(ref-220851-S22502887102006022100000) ) Automatic transmission (see «TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION»(ref-220852-S05277053162006022100000) )

Drain Bolt Installation

Note. When installing the drain bolt, always use new washer.

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