Honda Civic Service Manual: Cam Chain Case Oil Seal Replacement (K24Z7)

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Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

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Remove the right front wheel.

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Move the auto-tensioner (A) using the belt tension release tool in the direction of the arrow to relieve tension from the drive belt, then remove the drive belt.

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

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Remove the bolt with a socket, 19 mm (C) and a breaker bar, then remove the crankshaft pulley.

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Remove the chain case oil seal (A) using a commercially available pry bar.

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Clean and dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.

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Apply light coat of new engine oil to the lip of the chain case oil seal.

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Use the driver handle 15 x 135L and the hub dis/assembly tool, 42 mm to drive a new oil seal (A) squarely into the chain case to the specified installed height.

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Measure the distance between the chain case surface (A) and the oil seal (B).

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Clean the excess oil off the crankshaft, and check that the oil seal lip is not distorted.

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Clean the crankshaft pulley (A), the crankshaft (B), the bolt (C), and the washer (D). Lubricate with new engine oil as shown.

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

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Torque the bolt to 50 N·m (5.1 kgf·m, 37 lbf·ft) with a torque wrench and a socket, 19mm(C). Do not use an impact wrench. If the pulley bolt or crankshaft are new, torque the bolt to 177 N·m (18.0 kgf·m, 131 lbf·ft), then remove the bolt and torque it to 50 N·m (5.1 kgf·m, 37 lbf·ft).

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Tighten the pulley bolt an additional 90 °.

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Install the drive belt.

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Install the right front wheel.

NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.