Repair Procedure A

REPAIR PROCEDURE A - REPLACE THE 24-MM SEALING BOLT ON THE TIMING CHAIN END OF THE ENGINE

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

2. Remove the right front tire.





3. Remove the splash shield.

4. Remove the drive belt:

^ Set a long-handled, box-end wrench on the drive belt auto-tensioner from above the engine.

^ Slowly turn the wrench in the direction shown, then remove the drive belt.





NOTE:
This is a hydraulic type auto-tensioner; you must turn the wrench slowly to avoid damaging the auto-tensioner.

WITH A/C

5. Remove the crankshaft pulley:

^ Refer to page 6-10 of the 2006-07 Civic Service Manual, or Online, enter keyword PULLEY, then select Crankshaft Pulley Removal and Installation from the list.





6. Remove the water pump pulley.





7. Remove the drive belt auto tensioner assembly, and store it vertically to prevent oil leakage that may change the dampening specification.





8. Remove the 24-mm sealing bolt and its washer.

9. Clean the sealer out of the block threads by running a pick tool or a toothbrush along the threads.

NOTE:
Pull any material from the threads out of the engine block. Do not push it in.

10. Coat the sealing surface on the engine block with clean engine oil.

11. Install a new sealing bolt and washer. Torque the sealing bolt to 60 N.m (45 lb-ft).

12. Reinstall the drive belt auto tensioner, the water pump pulley, and the drive belt in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

*^ Use a new bolt to install the drive belt auto tensioner.

^ The bolt is located in a difficult location. Use Snap-on 8 mm hex socket (T/N FAM8E) and 3/8 flex ratchet torque wrench (T/N QD2FR75), or equivalent, to properly torque the bolt.*