Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt – 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline

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April 12, 2019

Timing Belt Teeth May Separate

Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V298

Manufacturer HondaeBay (American HondaeBay Motor Co.)

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 93,946

 

Summary

HondaeBay (American HondaeBay Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 AcuraeBay MDX and HondaeBay Pilot vehicles and 2019 AcuraeBay RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and HondaeBay Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.

 

Remedy

HondaeBay will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2019. HondaeBay owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. HondaeBay’s number for this recall is L4M. AcuraeBay owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. AcuraeBay’s number for this recall is Z4L.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

Check if your Honda has a Recall

 


Service Bulletin

A19-045
April 12, 2019
Version 2

 

Safety Recall: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt

Supersedes 19-045, dated April 12, 2019, to revise the information highlighted in yellow

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

YearModelTrimVIN Range
2019OdysseyALLCheck the iN VIN status for eligibility.
2018-19PilotALLCheck the iN VIN status for eligibility.
2019RidgelineALLCheck the iN VIN status for eligibility.

 

REVISION SUMMARY

  • Under REQUIRED MATERIALS, the HondaeBay Genuine Motor Oil part number was updated.
  • Under INSPECTION, Step 5 was changed.

 

BACKGROUND

During production, a supplier produced some timing belts that do not meet specification. These timing belts may shred or slip, causing the cam shafts to fall out of timing. Camshafts that are out of timing will set DTC P0341: CMP Sensor and CKP Sensor Incorrect Phase Detected and/or DTC P0369: CMP Sensor Circuit Intermittent Interruption and the engine will run rough. Additionally, shredded timing belts may cause the vehicle to stall and not be able to restart, which increases the risk of a crash.

 

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

Owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign.

Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.

Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new or used vehicle inventory.

Failure to repair a vehicle subject to a recall or campaign may subject your dealership to claims or lawsuits from the customer or anyone else harmed as a result of such failure. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this safety recall, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Inspect the timing belt and, if necessary, replace the timing belt. If the lot codes are not visible or the timing belt is damaged, a cylinder leak down test may be required and, based on those results, further repairs may be required.

NOTE

Only a small percentage of vehicles are expected to have timing belts that are out of specification. Only order replacement parts after you have identified an out-of-spec timing belt.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

NOTES

  • Parts are applicable to all models unless otherwise noted.
  • Only a small percentage of vehicles are expected to have timing belts that are out of specification. Only order replacement parts after you have identified an out-of-spec timing belt.
  • Order the engine block and the applicable cylinder head(s) after a damaged engine is identified by completing a cylinder leak-down test.

 

Timing Belt Replacement

Part NamePart NumberQuantity
Timing Belt14400-R9P-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
Timing Belt Idler Bolt14551-RCA-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
Flange Bolt (10 x 85)90002-R70-A001
Flange Bolt (10 x 60)90168-TA1-A002
Flange Bolt (10 x 105)95801-10105-08eBay2

 

Engine Block and Cylinder Head Replacement – Odyssey

Part NamePart NumberQuantity
Cylinder Block Assembly10002-5MR-A101
Front Cylinder Head Assembly10004-5MR-A001
Rear Cylinder Head Assembly10005-5MR-A001
Self-Locking Nut (10 mm)90212-SA5-003 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light6
Exhaust Pipe Gasket18212-SA7-003 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light2
Pre-Chamber Gasket18393-SDB-A00 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light2
Flange Bolt (12 x 30)90161-SHJ-A008
Flange Bolt (14 x 125)90165-TK8-A002
Flange Bolt (10 x 25)90167-SAA-0104
Self-locking Nut (8 mm)90212-RCA-A01 8
Front Cylinder Head Gasket Kit06110-5MR-A011
Rear Cylinder Head Gasket Kit06120-5MR-A011
Cylinder Block Gasket Kit06111-5J6-000 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
Washer Bolt (12 x 163)90005-PAA-A01 12
Washer Bolt (12 x 188)90005-5G0-A014
EGR Gasket Pipe A18716-R70-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
EGR Gasket Pipe B18719-R70-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
Exhaust Chamber Gasket (NIPPON LEAKLESS)18115-5G0-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
O-Ring (5/8″)80871-SN7-003 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
O-Ring (8 mm)80873-ST7-000eBay1
Castle Nut (14 mm)90365-STX-A00 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light2
Split Pin (M14)90701-S3V-A012
Flange Nut (12 mm)90362-SZA-A00 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light2
Split Pin (3.0 x 22)94201-30220eBay2
Flange Nut (12 mm)90362-SZA-A00 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light2
Flange Bolt (10 x 35)90163-SDA-A012
Flange Nut (12 mm)90371-SAA-010eBay4
Flange Bolt (10 x 30)90163-SDB-A003
Flange Bolt (12 x 75)90163-TA0-A004
Fuel Joint Pipe Set16012-R9P-3151
O-Ring91311-5A2-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
Injector Clip16451-5R1-J016
Injector Seal Set16452-RLV-A002

 

Engine Block and Cylinder Head Replacement – Pilot

Part NamePart NumberQuantity
Cylinder Block Assembly10002-5J6-A021
Front Cylinder Head Assembly10004-RLV-A001
Rear Cylinder Head Assembly10005-RLV-X001
Self-Locking Nut (10 mm)90212-SA5-003 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light6
Exhaust Pipe Gasket18212-SA7-003 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light2
Pre-Chamber Gasket18393-SDB-A00 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light2
Flange Bolt (12 x 30)90161-SHJ-A008
Flange Bolt (14 x 125)90165-TK8-A002
Flange Bolt (10 x 25)90167-SAA-0104
Self-locking Nut (8 mm)90212-RCA-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light8
Front Cylinder Head Gasket Kit06110-RLV-0001
Rear Cylinder Head Gasket Kit06120-RLV-0001
Cylinder Block Gasket Kit06111-5J6-000 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
Washer Bolt (12 x 163)90005-PAA-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light12
Washer Bolt (12 x 188)90005-5G0-A014
EGR Gasket Pipe A18716-R70-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
EGR Gasket Pipe B18719-R70-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
Exhaust Chamber Gasket (NIPPON LEAKLESS)18115-5G0-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
O-Ring (5/8″)80871-SN7-003 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
O-Ring (8 mm)80873-ST7-000eBay1
Castle Nut (14 mm)90365-STX-A00 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light2
Split Pin (M14)90701-S3V-A012
Flange Nut (12 mm)90362-SZA-A00 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light2
Split Pin (3.0 x 22)94201-30220eBay2
Flange Nut (12 mm)90362-SZA-A00 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light2
Flange Bolt (10 x 35)90163-SDA-A012
Flange Nut (12 mm)90371-SAA-010eBay4
Flange Bolt (10 x 30)90163-SDB-A003
Flange Bolt (12 x 75)90163-TA0-A004
Fuel Joint Pipe Set16012-R9P-3151
O-Ring91311-5A2-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
Injector Clip16451-5R1-J016
Injector Seal Set16453-R9P-A002

 

Engine Block and Cylinder Head Replacement – Ridgeline

Part NamePart NumberQuantity
Cylinder Block Assembly10002-5MJ-A001
Front Cylinder Head Assembly10004-5MJ-A001
Rear Cylinder Head Assembly10005-5MJ-A001
Self-Locking Nut (10 mm)90212-SA5-003 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light6
Exhaust Pipe Gasket18212-SA7-003 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light2
Pre-Chamber Gasket18393-SDB-A00 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light2
Flange Bolt (12 x 30)90161-SHJ-A008
Flange Bolt (14 x 125)90165-TK8-A002
Flange Bolt (10 x 25)90167-SAA-0104
Self-locking Nut (8 mm)90212-RCA-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light8
Front Cylinder Head Gasket Kit06110-RLV-0001
Rear Cylinder Head Gasket Kit06120-RLV-0001
Cylinder Block Gasket Kit06111-5J6-000 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
Washer Bolt (12 x 163)90005-PAA-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light12
Washer Bolt (12 x 188)90005-5G0-A014
EGR Gasket Pipe A18716-R70-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
EGR Gasket Pipe B18719-R70-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
Exhaust Chamber Gasket (NIPPON LEAKLESS)18115-5G0-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
O-Ring (5/8″)80871-SN7-003 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
O-Ring (8 mm)80873-ST7-000eBay1
Castle Nut (14 mm)90365-STX-A00 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light2
Split Pin (M14)90701-S3V-A012
Flange Nut (12 mm)90362-SZA-A00 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light2
Split Pin (3.0 x 22)94201-30220eBay2
Flange Nut (12 mm)90362-SZA-A00 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light2
Flange Bolt (10 x 35)90163-SDA-A012
Flange Nut (12 mm)90371-SAA-010eBay4
Flange Bolt (10 x 30)90163-SDB-A003
Flange Bolt (12 x 75)90163-TA0-A004
Fuel Joint Pipe Set16012-R9P-3151
O-Ring91311-5A2-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
Injector Clip16451-5R1-J016
Injector Seal Set16452-RLV-A002

 

 

REQUIRED TOOLS

Part NamePart NumberQuantity
Holder Handle07JAB-001020BeBay1
50 mm Offset Holder Attachment07MAB-PY3010A Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
19 mm Socket07JAA-001020A Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1
Cylinder Leak Down TesterCommercially available1

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Material NamePart NumberQuantity
HondaeBay Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2OL999-9011 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light3
HondaeBay Genuine Motor Oil 0W-2008798-9036 6
Hondabond HT (1 tube repairs 4 vehicles)08718-0004 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light1

 

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Timing Belt Inspection

Operation
Number
DescriptionFlat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part
Number
1105C3Odyssey0.5 hr6CX00L4M00A19045A14400-R9P-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light
1105C3Pilot0.5 hr6CX00L4M00A19045B14400-R9P-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light
1105C3Ridgeline0.5 hr6CX00L4M00A19045C14400-R9P-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light

 

Timing Belt Inspection, Replacement, Diagnosis (Cylinder Leak Down and Valve Timing), and Verify Valve Timing

Operation
Number
DescriptionFlat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part
Number
1105C5Odyssey3.1 hr6CX00L4M00A19045D14400-R9P-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light
1105C5Pilot3.2 hr6CX00L4M00A19045E14400-R9P-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light
1105C5Ridgeline3.4 hr6CX00L4M00A19045F14400-R9P-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light

 

Timing Belt Inspection, Diagnosis, and Replace the Engine Block and One Cylinder Head

Operation
Number
DescriptionFlat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part
Number
1105C6Odyssey13.6 hr6CX00L4M00A19045G14400-R9P-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light
1105C6Pilot 2WD12.4 hr6CX00L4M00A19045H14400-R9P-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light
1105C6Pilot AWD12.4 hr6CX00L4M00A19045I14400-R9P-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light
AAdd for AWD0.4 hr
1105C6Ridgeline 2WD12.4 hr6CX00L4M00A19045J14400-R9P-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light
1105C6Ridgeline AWD12.4 hr6CX00L4M00A19045K14400-R9P-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light
AAdd for AWD0.4 hr

 

Timing Belt Inspection, Diagnosis, and Replace the Engine Block and Two Cylinder Heads

Operation
Number
DescriptionFlat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part
Number
1105C7Odyssey13.9 hr6CX00L4M00A19045L14400-R9P-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light
1105C7Pilot 2WD12.7 hr6CX00L4M00A19045M14400-R9P-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light
1105C7Pilot AWD12.7 hr6CX00L4M00A19045N14400-R9P-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light
AAdd for AWD0.4 hr
1105C7Ridgeline 2WD12.7 hr6CX00L4M00A19045O14400-R9P-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light
1105C7Ridgeline AWD12.7 hr6CX00L4M00A19045P14400-R9P-A01 Safety Recall L4M: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt - 2018-2019 Honda Pilot, 2019 Odyssey & Ridgeline | small light
AAdd for AWD0.4 hr

Skill Level: Repair Technician

 

INSPECTION

  1. Place the vehicle on a lift, and remove the right front wheel.
  2. Remove the top engine cover.
  3. Remove the rear upper timing belt cover.

3.1 Remove the 5 bolts.

rear upper timing belt cover

3.2 Remove the rear upper timing belt cover.

  1. Mark the side of the timing belt as shown with a grease pen or marker.
Mark the side of the timing belt

  1. Rotate the engine clockwise until you see the timing belt manufacturing information (lot code) or until the mark you made on the timing belt is visible again.

NOTES

You may need to rotate the engine several times before either the lot code or the mark you made is visible.

  • If the lot code is visible, go to step 6.
  • If the lot code is not visible, go to TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT.
  1. Check the Lot Code.
Check the Lot Code

    • If the Lot Code is listed in the table, go to step 7.
    • If the Lot Code is not listed in the table, the timing belt is okay, and the inspection is complete. Reassemble the vehicle in the reverse order of removal.
85B00185B01385E01385E02185E02985E03385E03785E04185F00685F017
85F02185F03785F04585F05385G01285G02485G03285G03685G04385G054
85H00485H01285H02485H05285I01785I03285I03785I04085I04485L013
85L01785L02185L02585L02985L03785L04585M00585M00985M01385M021
85N02985N04586803986805286B00386B00786B02686B03486C01886C044
86C04886I00486I01086I01486J00186J04586J04986J05386K00586K009
86K01386K02586K02986K03386K03986L01686L02886L03286L04086L044
86L05686M02886M04486M04886M05286M05686P02886P04486R00386R019
86R04386R05186S05486T06487600687603987A03887B00787B015

 

  1. Check the belt position code.
Check the belt position code

    • If all of the belt position values are less than 170, the timing belt is okay. Reassemble the vehicle in the reverse order of removal.
    • If any of the belt position values are 170 or more, go to TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT.

 

TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT

  1. Turn the crankshaft so its white mark on the crankshaft pulley lines up with the pointer.

NOTE

The other pointer is not used.

white mark on the crankshaft pulley

  1. Install the upper timing belt cover, and check that the No. 1 piston top dead center (TDC) mark on the front camshaft pulley and the pointer on the front upper covers are aligned.

NOTES

  • If the marks are not aligned, rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees, and recheck the camshaft pulley mark.
  • If the marks still do not align, remove the original timing belt, install the new timing belt, then check the alignment again.

Front

(TDC) mark

 

Rear

(TDC) mark

  1. Remove the drive belt.
Remove the drive belt

  1. Partially remove the right side splash shield to gain access to the lower half of the engine.
  2. Remove the crankshaft pulley.

5.1 Hold the pulley with the holder handle and the crankshaft pulley holder attachment.

Remove the crankshaft pulley

5.2 Remove the bolt with a heavy duty 19 mm socket and a breaker bar, then remove the crankshaft pulley.

  1. Lift and support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.
  2. Remove the upper part of the side engine mount.

7.1 Disconnect the ground cable.

7.2 Remove the harness clamp bracket and the upper half of side engine mount bracket.

NOTE

You do not need to move the VSA modulator control unit.

  1. Remove the upper covers.
Remove the upper covers

  1. Remove the lower cover.
Remove the lower cover

  1. Hold the timing belt adjuster.

10.1 Remove one of the battery clamp bolts from the battery tray, and grind the end of it as shown.

Hold the timing belt adjuster

10.2 Thread the battery clamp bolt in as shown to hold the timing belt adjuster in its current position. Tighten it by hand.

NOTICE

Do not tighten the bolt with a wrench.

Do not tighten the bolt with a wrench

  1. Remove the timing belt guide plate.
timing belt guide plate

  1. Remove the lower half of the side engine mount bracket.
side engine mount bracket

  1. Remove the idler pulley bolt and the idler pulley, then remove the timing belt.
idler pulley bolt

  1. Check the timing marks are still in the proper position as mentioned in steps 1 and 2.
  2. Loosely install the idler pulley with a new idler pulley bolt so the pulley can move, but does not come off.
idler pulley bolt

  1. Install the timing belt in a counter-clockwise sequence starting with the drive pulley:
Install the timing belt in a counter-clockwise sequence

16.1 Drive Pulley

16.2 Idler Pulley

16.3 Front Camshaft Pulley

16.4 Water Pump Pulley

16.5 Rear Camshaft Pulley

16.6 Adjusting Pulley

NOTE

If the timing belt auto-tensioner has extended and the timing belt cannot be installed, do the timing belt auto tensioner installation procedure. Refer to the service information.

  1. Torque the idler pulley bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb-f).
Torque the idler pulley bolt

  1. Remove the battery clamp bolt.
Remove the battery clamp bolt

  1. Check the cam timing and do a cylinder leak down test.

NOTE

The following steps will determine if there was any valve to piston contact requiring the replacement of the cylinder block and one or both cylinder heads.

19.1 Remove all the spark plugs.

19.2 Do the cylinder leak down test. For information about the cylinder leak down test, refer to the following:

    • See the Tech2Tech video titled Cylinder Leak Down Testing
    • See the Online University Self-Study Module WAENC10 Pump Theory and Cylinder Performance Testing

NOTES

  • Rotate the engine only in a clockwise direction.
  • Confirm each cylinder is tested at TDC.
  • A good cylinder should have less than 10% cylinder leakage.

19.3 If the cylinder leak down test results show that all six cylinders have a leak down rate of 10% or less, go to step 20 and finish installing the timing belt.

19.4 If the cylinder leak down test results show that at least one cylinder has a leak down rate that is more than 10%, and the leak is from the intake or exhaust valves, replace the short block and the cylinder head(s) where the leak is coming from. Refer to the service information.

NOTE

If the leak is coming through the crankcase, this bulletin does not apply. Continue with normal troubleshooting.

  1. Install the lower half of the side engine mount bracket using new bolts. Torque the bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb-f).

NOTE

Make sure the lower half of the side engine mount bracket is installed and the new bolts are torqued to specification before installing the upper half of the engine mount.

side engine mount bracket

  1. Install the timing belt guide plate as shown.
timing belt guide plate

  1. Install the timing belt covers:

22.1 Install the lower cover, and torque the bolts to 12 N·m (9 lb-ft).

lower cover

22.2 Install the upper covers, and torque the bolts to 12 N·m (9 lb-ft).

upper covers

  1. Install the upper half of the side engine mount bracket using new bolts:

23.1 Loosely install the upper half of the side engine mount bracket using new bolts.

23.2 Connect the ground cable.

23.3 Remove the jack and wood block.

23.4 Tighten the side engine mount bracket mounting bolts in the sequence shown.

  1. Install the crankshaft pulley.

24.1 Remove any oil and clean the pulleys, the crankshaft, the bolt, and the washer. Lubricate with new engine oil as shown.

Lubricate with new engine oil

24.2 Install the crankshaft pulley.

24.3 Hold the pulley with the holder handle and the pulley holder attachment (50 mm offset). Torque the bolt to 65 N·m (48 lb-ft).

NOTE

Do not use an impact wrench.

Torque the bolt

Torque the bolt

24.4 Tighten the bolt an additional 60°.

Tighten the bolt an additional 60°

  1. Check the camshaft timing.

25.1 Rotate the crankshaft pulley about 6 turns clockwise so the timing belt positions itself on the pulleys.

25.2 Turn the crankshaft pulley so the white mark lines up with the pointer.

NOTE

The other pointer is not used.

white mark lines up with the pointer

25.3 Check the camshaft pulley marks.

NOTES

If the marks are not aligned, rotate the crankshaft one full turn and recheck the camshaft pulley mark.

  • If the camshaft pulley marks are at TDC, go to the next step.
  • If the camshaft pulley marks are not at TDC, remove the timing belt and restart the installation procedure at step 16.
  1. Install the drive belt tensioner.
  2. Install the splash shield.
  3. Install the passenger’s side front wheel and torque the nuts to 127 N·m (94 lb-ft) for 14 mm wheel bolts, or 108 N·m (80 lb-ft) for 12 mm wheel bolts.
  4. Do the CKP learn procedure.
    • Connect the HDS/i-HDS.
    • Select CRANK PATTERN in the ADJUSTMENT MENU with the HDS.
    • Select CRANK PATTERN CLEAR with the HDS, and clear the CKP pattern.
    • Select CRANK PATTERN LEARNING with the HDS, and follow the screen prompts.

END


9 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
ACURAMDX2018-2019
ACURARLX2019
ACURARLX HYBRID2019
ACURATLX2019
HONDAODYSSEY2019
HONDAPILOT2018-2019
HONDARIDGELINE2019

 


25 Associated Documents

DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT

RMISC-19V298-2749.pdf 140.784KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – 04 12 2019 UPDATE: Revision for SB 19-026, Safety Recall: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt

RCMN-19V298-7080.pdf 88.873KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – 04 12 2019 Timing Belt (14400-R9P-A01) Inspection

RCMN-19V298-3993.pdf 90.458KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – April 12, 2019 Safety Recall:18-19 MDX, 2019 TLX 3.5L, RLX, and RLX Sport Hybrid Timing Belt

RCMN-19V298-0918.pdf 154.618KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V298-1132.pdf 1742.547KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – 04 12 2019 UPDATE: Revision for SB 19-026, Safety Recall: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt

RCMN-19V298-1107.pdf 35.311KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – April 12, 2019

RCMN-19V298-2331.pdf 35.952KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – 04 12 2019 UPDATE: Revision for SB 19-026, Safety Recall: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt

RCMN-19V298-8555.pdf 36.612KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – April 12, 2019

RCMN-19V298-4149.pdf 34.935KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V298-6640.pdf 1742.301KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – April 12, 2019 Safety Recall:18-19 Pilot and 2019 Odyssey and Ridgeline Timing Belt Inspectiion

RCMN-19V298-3827.pdf 150.842KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V298-6771.pdf 2639.066KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V298-1201.pdf 2642.871KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V298-2455.pdf 382.865KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V298-8221.pdf 2639.066KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V298-3465.pdf 2642.87KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – 04 12 2019 Timing Belt (14400-R9P-A01) Inspection

RCMN-19V298-9683.pdf 91.59KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – 04 12 2019 UPDATE: Revision for SB 19-045, Safety Recall: 3.5L V6 Timing Belt

RCMN-19V298-3356.pdf 34.663KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V298-6327.PDF 218.296KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – 19V-298 Owner Notification Letter (L4M) – 2019 Odyssey 3.5L V6 Timing Belt 6-7-2019

RCONL-19V298-6703.pdf 461.591KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – 19V-298 Owner Notification Letter (Z4L) – 2018-19 MDX 3.5L V6 Timing Belt 6-7-2019

RCONL-19V298-8194.pdf 378.58KB

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Statement by American Honda Regarding Timing Belt Recall: 2018-2019 Honda Pilot and Acura MDX; 2019 Honda Odyssey, Honda Ridgeline, Acura TLX, Acura RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid

RMISC-19V298-7288.pdf 106.091KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2

RCLQRT-19V298-3329.PDF 211.153KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3

RCLQRT-19V298-0796.PDF 211.259KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4

RCLQRT-19V298-8626.PDF 211.353KB

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