Timing belt replacement: Honda PRELUDE DOHC, 1993 2.3 (H22A2, H23A2)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.2I, 16V, VTEC, |, 2.3I

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking pin

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• Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Coolant pump renewal is recommended after timing belt removal
2. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
3. Note: Put a wooden block between the sump and the jack
4. Remove the cruise control actuator
5. Remove the power steering pump drive belt

6. Remove the engine mount
7. Remove the dipstick
8. Remove the dipstick tube
9. Remove the valve cover
10. Unlock the tensioner
11. Loosen the tensioner 360°
12. Move the tensioner to the slack position
13. Remove the balance shaft drive belt
14. Use the special tools
15. Remove the timing belt lower cover
16. Loosen the tensioner 360°
17. Move the tensioner to the slack position
18. Remove the access plug
19. Align and lock the rear balance shaft
20. Use the special tool
21. Align the front balance shaft

Installation and checks

22. Tensioner refitting
23. Fit the special tool to keep the tensioner compressed
24. Renew the gasket
25. Refit the bolt
26. Remove the special tool
27. Use the special tools
28. Fit the timing belt lower cover
29. Fit the crankshaft pulley
30. Do not fully tighten
31. Use the special tools
32. Tighten the tensioner
33. Tighten the tensioner
34. Fit the balance shaft drive belt
35. Loosen the tensioner 360°
36. Check that tension is applied to the belt
37. Balance shaft locking pin
38. Remove the balance shaft locking pin
39. Renew the washer
40. Refit the access plug
41. Refit the rubber seal
42. Refit the timing belt lower cover
43. Refit the two rear bolts of the lower engine mount
44. Fit the crankshaft pulley
45. Use the special tools
46. Turn the crankshaft 360° anti-clockwise
47. Tighten the tensioner
48. Refit the middle timing cover
49. Refit the valve cover
50. Renew the O-ring
51. Refit the dipstick tube
52. Refit the dipstick
53. Refit the engine mount
54. Refit the alternator belt
55. Tighten the alternator
56. Reconnect the alternator electrical connections
57. Refit the power steering pump belt
58. Tighten the power steering pump
59. Refit the cruise control actuator
60. Reconnect the cruise control connector
61. Refit the engine lower cover
62. Reconnect the battery

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