Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 463

Fig. 232: Positioning The Mark To Face The Cam Chain Side Of The Engine 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX

  

 

3. Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in using the wooden handle of a hammer (A). Maintain 

downward force on the ring compressor (B) to prevent the rings from expanding before entering the 
cylinder bore. 

Fig. 233: Installing Piston In The Cylinder 

4. Position all pistons at top dead center (TDC). 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX

  

 

Connecting Rod Bolt Inspection 

1. Measure the diameter of each connecting rod bolt at point A and point B. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX

  

 

Fig. 234: Measuring The Diameter Of Each Connecting Rod Bolt

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX