Acura 10003-P73-A01 General Assembly, Cylinder Head

Due to the necessity of specialized tools for disassembly and inspection procedures, along with the potential unavailability of replacement parts.

If a stand isn't available, disassembly can still be done with the engine blocked up on the floor, but extra care must be taken to avoid tipping or dropping the engine.

Disconnect the coolant bypass hose, heater hose, and upper radiator hose.

It is essential to check with local automotive parts stores for price and availability of complete assemblies, both long and short block, as well as individual repair parts.

Run the engine to check for leaks and proper operation of all accessories, then install the hood and test drive the vehicle.

Position the number one piston at Top Dead Center and disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery, ensuring to also disconnect the ground cable from the engine.

If renting a hoist, it should be arranged in advance, and all possible operations should be performed beforehand to save money and time.

The valve stem seals are color-coded; white for the intake valves and black for the exhaust valves.

Begin by scraping all traces of old gasket material and sealant off the mating surfaces of the head gasket, intake manifold, and exhaust manifold, taking care not to gouge the cylinder head.

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.