Acura 10002-P73-A02 General Assembly, Cylinder Block

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Safety is paramount due to the potential hazards involved in lifting the engine. If the engine is being removed by a novice, having a helper available is advisable for assistance.

It is important to consider which alternative suits your needs best and to discuss the situation with local automotive machine shops, auto parts dealers, and experienced rebuilders.

If the cylinder walls are badly scuffed, scored, or out-of-round or tapered beyond limits, have the engine block rebored and honed at an automotive machine shop, which will require oversize pistons and rings.

Disconnect the electrical connectors from various components, detach the main wiring harness, and disconnect the fuel lines, vacuum lines, and ground strap.

Unbolt and remove the oil jets from the block, ensuring the spout holes are clear for a 0.040-inch drill to fit. Test the check ball's movement and spring pressure, replacing the oil jet if it fails any tests.

To save time and avoid problems, follow this general order for reassembly: 1. Piston/connecting rod assemblies for various engine models 2. Crankshaft and main bearings 3. Rear main oil seal and retainer 4. Additional piston/connecting rod assemblies for other models 5. Oil pan baffle 6. Oil pump and pick-up 7. Oil pan 8. Cylinder head 9. Camshaft(s) and rocker arm assembly 10. Water pump 11. Timing belt and sprockets 12. Intake and exhaust manifolds 13. Timing belt covers 14. Valve cover 15. Flywheel/driveplate.

Ensure that common hand tools, small cardboard boxes or plastic bags for storing parts, a gasket scraper, ridge reamer, vibration damper puller, micrometers, telescoping gauges, dial indicator set, valve spring compressor, cylinder surfacing hone, piston ring groove cleaning tool, electric drill motor, tap and die set, wire brushes, oil gallery brushes, and cleaning solvent are available.