Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 418

Fig. 65: Cleaning & Lubricating Components 

2. Install the crankshaft pulley, and hold the pulley with holder handle (A) and holder attachment (B). 

 

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2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX

  

 

Fig. 66: Holding The Pulley & Installing The Bolt 

3. Tighten the bolt to 49 N.m (5.0 kgf.m, 36 lbf.ft) with a torque wrench and 19 mm socket (C). Do not use 

an impact wrench.  

4. Tighten the pulley bolt an additional 90°.  

5. Install the splash shield (see step 25 of TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).  

6. Install the front tires/wheels.  

CAM CHAIN REMOVAL 

1. Turn the crankshaft pulley so its top dead center (TDC) mark (A) lines up with the pointer (B). 

NOTE:

Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.

 

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2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX

  

 

Fig. 67: Crankshaft Pulley Top Dead Center (TDC) Mark Aligned With The Pointer 

2. Remove the front tires/wheels.  

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

4. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT ).  

5. Remove the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL ).  

6. Check that the No. 1 piston TDC marks (A) on the variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator and 

exhaust camshaft sprocket are aligned. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX

  

 

Fig. 68: Checking That The No. 1 Piston TDC Marks On The Variable Valve Timing Control 
(VTC) Actuator & Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Are Aligned 

7. Remove the crankshaft pulley (see CRANKSHAFT PULLEY REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ).  

8. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector (A) and variable valve timing control (VTC) 

oil control solenoid valve connector (B). 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX