Honda Element. Manual — part 381

Fig. 27: Identifying Side Engine Mount Bracket Bolts
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13. Remove the chain case (A).

Fig. 28: Identifying Chain Case
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14. Remove the CKP pulse plate (B).

15. Loosely install the crankshaft pulley.

16. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress the auto-tensioner.

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Fig. 29: Turning Crankshaft Counterclockwise
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17. Align the holes on the lock (A) and the auto-tensioner (B), then insert a 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) diameter pin

(C) into the holes. Turn the crankshaft clockwise to secure the pin.

Fig. 30: Aligning Holes On Lock
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18. Remove the auto-tensioner.

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Fig. 31: Identifying Auto-Tensioner Bolts
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19. Remove the crankshaft pulley.

20. Remove the cam chain guide B.

Fig. 32: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley
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21. Remove the cam chain guide A and tensioner arm (B).

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Fig. 33: Identifying Cam Chain Guide And Tensioner Arm
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22. Remove the cam chain.

CAM CHAIN INSTALLATION

1. Set the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC). Align the TDC mark (A) on the crankshaft sprocket with the

pointer (B) on the engine block.

Fig. 34: Aligning TDC Mark On Crankshaft Sprocket With Pointer

NOTE:

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Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.

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Before this procedure, check that the variable valve timing control (VTC)
actuator is locked by turning the VTC actuator counterclockwise. If not
locked, turn the VTC actuator clockwise until it stops, then recheck it. If it
is still not locked, replace the VTC actuator.

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