Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual page 191

Cylinder Head
Timing Belt Installation (cont'd)
6. Hold the auto-tensioner (A) with the maintenance
bolt pointing up. Loosen and remove the
maintenance bolt (B) (1999 model).
NOTE: Handle the auto-tensioner carefully so the
oil inside does not spill or leak. If any of the oil has
spilled or leaked out of the auto-tensioner, refill it
with 5W-30 motor oil. The total capacity is 6.5 m
(0.22 fl oz).
C
D
7. Clamp the boss of the auto-tensioner in a soft-
jawed vise. Do not grip the housing of the auto-
tensioner (1999 model).
8. Insert a flat blade screwdriver (C) into the
maintenance hole. Place the holder (D) (P/N
14540-P8A-A01) on the auto-tensioner while
turning the screwdriver clockwise to compress the
bottom (1999 model).
NOTE: Take care not to damage the threads or the
gasket contact surface with the screwdriver.
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9. Reinstall the maintenance bolt (A). Always use a
new gasket (B) (1999 model).
B
10. Make sure no oil is leaking around the maintenance
bolt.
A 11. Align the holes on the rod and housing of the auto-
tensioner with a pin of 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) diameter
(A) (2000-2004 models).
12. Set the auto-tensioner on the hydraulic press, then
slowly compress the auto-tensioner to insert the
pin through the housing and the rod (2000-2004
models).
NOTE: The compression pressure should not
exceed 9,800 N (1,000 kgf, 2,200 lb).
A
8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m,
6 lbf·ft)
B
A