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Engine Block: Removal & Installation Honda Element I

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Crankshaft Installation

Special Tools Required

  1. Driver 07749-0010000
  2. Attachment, 24 x 26 mm 07746-0010700
  3. Oil seal driver attachment 96 07ZAD-PNAA100

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  1. M/T model: Install the crankshaft end bushing when replacing the crankshaft. Using the special tools, drive in the crankshaft end bushing until the special tools bottom against the crankshaft.
  2. Check the connecting rod bearing clearance with plastigage (see «CONNECTING ROD BEARING REPLACEMENT»(ref-220563-S34502205712006022000000) ).
  3. Check the main bearing clearance with plastigage (see «CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING REPLACEMENT»(ref-220563-S35886219812006022000000) ).
  4. Install the bearing halves in the engine block and connecting rods.
  5. Apply a coat of new engine oil to the main bearings and rod bearings.
  6. Hold the crankshaft so rod journal No. 2 and rod journal No. 3 are straight up, and lower the crankshaft into the engine block.
  7. Apply new engine oil to the thrust washer surfaces. Install the thrust washers (A) in the No. 4 journal of the engine block.
  8. Inspect the connecting rod bolts (see «IF THE CRANKSHAFT IS NOT INSTALLED»(ref-220563-S28512132862006022000000) ).
  9. Apply new engine oil to the threads of the connecting rod bolts.
  10. Seat the rod journals into connecting rod No. 1 and connecting rod No. 4. Line up the mark (B) on the connecting rod and cap, then install the caps and bolts finger-tight.
  11. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise, and seat the journals into connecting rod No. 2 and connecting rod No. 3. Line up the mark on the connecting rod and cap, then install the caps and bolts finger-tight.
  12. Tighten the connecting rod bolts to 20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 14 lbf.ft).
  13. Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional 90°. NOTE: Remove the connecting rod bolt if you tightened it beyond the specified angle, and go back to step 8 of the procedure. Do not loosen it back to the specified angle.
  14. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the lower block mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.
  15. Clean and dry the lower block 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 lower 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.
  17. Put the lower block on the engine block.
  18. Apply new engine oil to the bearing cap bolts. Tighten the bearing cap bolts in sequence to 29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft).
  19. Tighten the bearing cap bolts an additional 56°.
  20. Tighten the 8 mm bolts in sequence to 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft).
  21. Use the special tools to drive a new crankshaft oil seal squarely into the engine block to the specified installed height.
  22. Measure the distance between the engine block (A) and crankshaft oil seal (B). Crankshaft Oil Seal Installed Height: 0.2-1.2 mm (0.001-0.047 in.)
  23. Install the baffle plates.
  24. Install the oil pump (see «OIL PUMP INSTALLATION»(ref-220565-S20536966282006022000000) ).
  25. Install the oil pan (see «OIL PAN INSTALLATION»(ref-220563-S06521063512006022000000) ).
  26. Install the cylinder head (see «CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION»(ref-220562-S15216831192006022000000) ).
  27. M/T model: Install the flywheel (see «FLYWHEEL INSPECTION»(ref-220578-S02170776362006022000000) ) clutch disc (see «CLUTCH DISC AND PRESSURE PLATE INSTALLATION»(ref-220578-S05279339822006022000000) ), and pressure plate (see «CLUTCH DISC AND PRESSURE PLATE INSTALLATION»(ref-220578-S05279339822006022000000) ).
  28. A/T model: Install the drive plate (see «DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-220581-S05335367122006022000000) ).
  29. Install the transmission: Manual transmission (see «TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION»(ref-220579-S19221297592006022000000) ) Automatic transmission (see «TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION»(ref-220579-S19221297592006022000000) )
  30. Install the engine assembly (see «ENGINE INSTALLATION»(ref-220561-S03646245592006022000000) ). NOTE: Whenever any crankshaft or connecting rod bearing is replaced, it is necessary after reassembly 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 engine block mating surface of the oil pan. 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.
  5. Tighten the bolts/nuts 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).
  6. M/T model: Install the stiffener.
  7. If the engine is still in the vehicle, install the subframe. 1 Support the subframe with the special tool and a jack, and lift it up to body, then loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts (see step 4 on «ENGINE INSTALLATION»(ref-220561-S03646245592006022000000) ). 2 Align the reference marks with the center of the subframe mounting bolts, then tighten the bolts to the specified torque (see step 6 on «ENGINE INSTALLATION»(ref-220561-S03646245592006022000000) ). 3 A/T model: Install the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) filter mounting bolt (see step 37 on «ENGINE INSTALLATION»(ref-220561-S03646245592006022000000) ). 4 Tighten the rear mount mounting bolts (see step 8 on «ENGINE INSTALLATION»(ref-220561-S03646245592006022000000) ). 5 Tighten the front mount mounting bolt (see step 18 on «ENGINE INSTALLATION»(ref-220561-S03646245592006022000000) ). 6 Connect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see «LOWER ARM REPLACEMENT»(ref-220587-S21965446392006022000000) ).
  8. After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.

Transmission End Crankshaft Oil Seal Installation - In Car

Special Tools Required

  1. Driver 07749-0010000
  2. Oil seal driver attachment 96 07ZAD-PNAA100

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  1. Clean and dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.
  2. Apply a light coat of multipurpose grease to the crankshaft and to the lip of the seal.
  3. Use the special tools to drive a new oil seal squarely into the engine block to the specified installed height.
  4. Measure the distance between the engine block (A) and crankshaft oil seal (B). Crankshaft Oil Seal Installed Height: 0.2-1.2 mm (0.001-0.047 in.)

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