Honda Accord 2.4 2006 timing chain change instructions and replacement inteval. Full guide!
Special tools
- Crankshaft pulley holding tool – Honda No.07JAB-001040A.
- Crankshaft pulley holding tool handle – Honda No.07JAB-001020A.
Special precautions
- Disconnect battery earth lead.
- Do NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft with timing chain removed.
- Remove spark plugs to ease turning engine.
- Turn engine in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated).
- If required: Mark position of crankshaft position (CKP) sensor before removal.
- Do NOT turn crankshaft via camshaft or other sprockets.
- Observe tightening torques.
Valve timing procedures
- Engine at TDC No.1 cylinder [1] .
- Ensure crankshaft sprocket keyway at 12 o’clock position [2] .
- Ensure crankshaft timing marks aligned [3] & [4] .
- Ensure timing mark on each camshaft sprocket aligned [5] & [6] .
- Reset tensioner [7] :
- Compress oil pump chain tensioner and install holding clip [8] .
NOTE: An oil pump chain tensioner holding clip is supplied with a new tensioner.
- Install oil pump chain tensioner [12] and remove holding clip [8] .
- Reset tensioner [9] :
- Push plate downwards [10] .
- Retain in position with 1,5 mm pin [11] .
- Release locking mechanism [11] .
