Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 417

Fig. 61: Rotating The Crankshaft 180 Degrees Clockwise (Camshaft Pulley Turns 90 Degrees) For 
No. 3 Cylinder 

8. Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance on No. 3 cylinder.  

9. Rotate the crankshaft 180° clockwise (camshaft pulley turns 90°). 

 

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Fig. 62: Rotating The Crankshaft 180 Degrees Clockwise (Camshaft Pulley Turns 90 Degrees) For 
No. 4 Cylinder 

10. Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance on No. 4 cylinder.  

11. Rotate the crankshaft 180° clockwise (camshaft pulley turns 90°). 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX

  

 

Fig. 63: Rotating The Crankshaft 180 Degrees Clockwise (Camshaft Pulley Turns 90 Degrees) For 
No. 2 Cylinder 

12. Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance on No. 2 cylinder.  

13. Install the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER INSTALLATION ).  

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 

Special Tools Required:  

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Holder handle 07JAB-001020A  

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Holder attachment, 50 mm 07NAB-001040A  

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Socket, 19 mm 07JAA-001020A or a commercially available 19 mm socket  

Removal 

1. Remove the front tires/wheels.  

2. Remove the splash shield (see step 18 of TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).  

3. Hold the pulley with holder handle (A) and holder attachment (B). 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX

  

 

Fig. 64: Holding The Pulley & Removing The Bolt 

4. Remove the bolt with a 19 mm socket (C) and breaker bar.  

Installation 

1. Clean the crankshaft pulley (A), crankshaft (B), bolt (C), and washer (D). Lubricate as shown below. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX