Honda Element. Manual — part 384

Fig. 50: Identifying CKP Sensor Connector And VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Connector
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25. Install the crankshaft pulley (see INSTALLATION ).

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

27. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).

28. Install the splash shield (see step 24 in ENGINE INSTALLATION ).

29. Install the right front wheel.

30. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see CRANK (CKP) PATTERN

CLEAR/CRANK (CKP) PATTERN LEARN ).

AUTO-TENSIONER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL

1. Remove the chain case cover.

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Fig. 51: Identifying Chain Case Cover
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2. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress the auto-tensioner.

Fig. 52: Turning Crankshaft Counterclockwise
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3. 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.

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Fig. 53: Aligning Holes On Lock And Auto-Tensioner
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4. Remove the auto-tensioner.

Fig. 54: Identifying Auto-Tensioner
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INSTALLATION

1. Install the auto-tensioner.

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Fig. 55: Identifying Auto-Tensioner With Torque Specification
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2. Remove the pin from the auto-tensioner.

Fig. 56: Identifying Pin From Auto-Tensioner
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3. Remove any old liquid gasket from the chain case cover mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.

4. Clean and dry the chain case cover mating surfaces.

5. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004,08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the chain case

mating surface of the chain case cover. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid
gasket.

NOTE:

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If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be
installed within 4 minutes.

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If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove
the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.

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