ACURA CSX 2006 Service Repair Manual


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Point A Point B = Difference in Diameter
Difference in Diameter
Specification: 0 0.1 mm (0 0.004 in.) Special Tools Required
7-257-25
Connecting Rod Bolt Inspection Crankshaft Installation
20 mm
(0.79 in.)
35 mm
(1.38 in.)
B A
07746-0010700 07749-0010000
1. Measure the diameter of each connecting rod bolt
at point A and point B.
2. Calculate the difference in diameter between point A and point B.
3. If the difference in diameter is out of specification, replace the connecting rod bolt.  Driver 07749-0010000
 Attachment, 24 x 26 mm 07746-0010700
 Oil seal driver attachment 96 07ZAD-PNAA100
1. M/T model: Install the crankshaft end bushing when replacing the crankshaft.
Using the driver and the attachment, 24 x 26 mm
drive in the crankshaft end bushing until the driver
and the attachment bottom against the crankshaft.
2. Check the connecting rod bearing clearance with plastigage (see page 7-8).
3. Check the main bearing clearance with plastigage (see page 7-6).
(cont’d)
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7-26Engine Block
Crankshaft Installation (cont’d)
B
A
90 °
4. Install the bearing halves in the engine block and the connecting rods.
5. Apply new engine oil to the main bearings and the rod bearings.
6. Hold the crankshaft so rod journal No. 2 and rod journal No. 3 are straight up, then lower the
crankshaft into the engine block.
7. Apply new engine oil to the thrust washer surfaces. Install the thrust washers (A) in the No. 4 journal of
the engine block.
8. Inspect the connecting rod bolts (see page 7-25).
9. Apply new engine oil to the threads of the connecting rod bolts.
10. Seat the rod journals into connecting rod No. 1 and connecting rod No. 4. Line up the mark (B) on the
connecting rod and the cap, then install the caps
and the bolts finger-tight.
11. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise, and seat the journals into connecting rod No. 2 and connecting
rod No. 3. Line up the mark on the connecting rod
and the cap, then install the caps and the bolts
finger-tight. 12. Tighten the connecting rod bolts to 20 N·m
(2.0 kgf·m, 14 lbf·ft) (K20Z2 engine) or 29 N·m
(3.0 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft) (K20Z3 engine).
13. Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional 90 °. NOTE: Remove the connecting rod bolt if you
tightened it beyond the specified angle, and go
back to step 8 of the procedure. Do not loosen it
back to the specified angle.
14. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the lower block mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes.
15. Clean, and dry the lower block mating surfaces.
16. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the engine
block mating surface of the lower block, and to the
inside edge of the threaded bolt holes. Install the
component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid
gasket.
NOTE: If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be install within 4 minutes.
 If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and
residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
Apply liquid gasket
along the broken line.
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7-27
56 °
07ZAD-PNAA10007749-0010000
17. Install the main bearings, then put the lower block
on the engine block.
18. Apply new engine oil to the threads of the bearing cap bolts.
19. Tighten the bearing cap bolts, in sequence, to 29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft).
20. Tighten the bearing cap bolts an additional 56 °. 21. Tighten the 8 mm bolts, in sequence, to 22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft).
22. Apply a light coat of new engine oil around the crankshaft oil seal.
23. Apply a light coat of new engine oil to the crankshaft and the lip of the crankshaft oil seal.
24. Use the driver and the oil seal driver attachment 96 to drive a new oil seal squarely into the engine
block to the specified installed height.
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Oil Seal Installed Height: 0.2 1.2 mm
(0.001 0.047 in.)
7-28Engine Block
Crankshaft Installation (cont’d)
0.2 1.2 mm
(0.001 0.047 in.)
BA
6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)
25. Measure the distance between the engine block (A) and the crankshaft oil seal (B).
26. Install the baffle plates. 27. Install the oil pump (see page 8-21).
28. Install the oil pan (see page 7-29).
29. Install the cylinder head (see page 6-62).
30. M/T model: Install the flywheel (see page 12-21),
the clutch disc (see page 12-23), and the pressure
plate (see page 12-23).
31. A/T model: Install the drive plate (see page 14-242).
32. Install the transmission:  Manual transmission (see page 13-14)
 Automatic transmission (see page 14-242)
33. Install the engine assembly (see page 5-13). NOTE: Whenever any crankshaft or connecting rod
bearing is replaced, it is necessary after
reassembly to run the engine at idle speed until it
reaches normal operating temperature, then
continue to running it for about 15 minutes.
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7-29
Oil Pan Installation
6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)
1. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes.
2. Clean, and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.
3. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the lower
engine block mating surface, and to the inside edge
of the threaded bolt holes. Install the component
within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
NOTE: If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be install within 4 minutes.
 If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and
residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
4. Install the oil pan. 5. Tighten the bolts/nuts in three steps. In the final
step, tighten all bolts/nuts, in sequence, to 12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft). Wipe off the excess liquid
gasket on the each side of crankshaft pulley and the
flywheel/drive plate.
NOTE: Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
 Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the oil pan.
6. K20Z2 engine: Install the torque converter cover/ clutch cover.
(cont’d)
Apply liquid gasket
along the broken line.
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7-30Engine Block
Oil Pan Installation (cont’d)
B
6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)
A
12x1.25mm
64N·m(6.5kgf·m,47lbf·ft)
6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft) 12 x 1.25 mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft)
7. K20Z3 engine: Install the transmission mounting
bolts (A) and the clutch cover (B).
8. A/T model: Install the shift cable cover. 9. Install the lower torque rod bracket.
10. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do the following steps.
11. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe, and hang the belt of the front
subframe adapter over the front of the subframe.
Secure the belt with its stop, then tighten the wing
nut (see step 53 on page 5-9).
12. Line up the slots in the front subframe adapter arms with the bolt holes on the jack base, then
securely attach them with four bolts. Lift the front
subframe up to the body.
13. Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts (see step 17 on page 5-17).
14. Align all reference marks on the front subframe with the edges of the body, then tighten the bolts
on the front subframe to the specified torque (see
step 18 on page 5-18).
15. Remove the jack and the front subframe adapter.
16. Tighten the new mid-stiffener mounting bolts on both sides (see step 20 on page 5-18).
17. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
18. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (see step 5 on page 5-15).
Replace.
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7-31
6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)
19. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
20. Install the lower torque rod, then tighten the newlower torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered
sequence shown (see step 21 on page 5-18).
21. M/T model: Loosely tighten the new front mount mounting bolt (see step 22 on page 5-19).
22. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
23. Remove the engine support hanger and engine hanger adapter.
24. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt (see step 25 on page 5-19).
25. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
26. M/T model: Tighten the front mount mounting bolt (see step 27 on page 5-19).
27. A/T model: Install the bolt securing the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) filter. 28. Install the stiffener, then tighten the steering
gearbox mounting bolt and the stiffener mounting
bolt. Install the harness clamp to the front subframe
(see step 29 on page 5-20).
29. Install the steering gearbox bracket. Install the stiffener, then tighten the steering gearbox
mounting bolt and the stiffener mounting bolt (see
step 32 on page 5-20).
30. Connect the lower arms to the knuckles (see step 9 on page 18-16).
31. Connect the stab ilizer links (see page 18-25).
32. Install the splash shield (see step 40 on page 5-20).
33. Install the front wheels.
34. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 4 on page 8-10).
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Special Tools Required
Oil Seal Installed Height: 0.2 1.2 mm(0.008 0.047 in.)
7-32Engine Block
Transmission End Crankshaft Oil Seal Installation - In Car
07749-0010000
07ZAD-PNAA100 0.2 1.2 mm
(0.008 0.047 in.)
B
A
 Driver 07749-0010000
 Oil seal driver attachment 96 07ZAD-PNAA100 1. Remove the transmission:  Manual transmission (see page 13-7)
 Automatic transmission (see page 14-233)
2. M/T model: Remove the pressure plate (see page 12-19), the clutch disc (see page 12-20), and the
flywheel (see page 12-21).
3. A/T model: Remove the drive plate (see page 14-242).
4. Clean, and dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.
5. Apply a light coat of new engine oil around the crankshaft oil seal.
6. Apply a light coat of new engine oil to the crankshaft and to the lip of the crankshaft oil seal.
7. Use the driver and the oil seal driver attachment 96 to drive a new oil seal squarely into the engine
block to the specified installed height. 8. Measure the distance between the engine block (A)
and the crankshaft oil seal (B).
9. M/T model: Install the flywheel (see page 12-21), the clutch disc (see page 12-23), and the pressure
plate (see page 12-23).
10. A/T model: Install the drive plate (see page 14-242).
11. Install the transmission:  Manual transmission (see page 13-14)
 Automatic transmission (see page 14-242)
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K20Z3 engine
7-33
Sealing Bolt Installation
A
18x1.0mm
34 N·m
(3.5 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft) A
28x1.5mm
100 N·m (10.0 kgf·m, 72.3 lbf·ft)
A
20x1.0mm
34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft) B
A
28x1.0mm
83 N·m
(8.5 kgf·m, 61 lbf·ft) A
28x1.5mm
100 N·m
(10.0 kgf·m, 72.3 lbf·ft)
6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft) A
20x1.0mm
34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft)
B
D
B
B
C
NOTE:  When installing the sealing bolts (A), always use a new washer (B).
 When installing the joint pipe (C), always use a new O-ring (D).
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