Honda Accord: Rocker Arm and Shaft Disassembly/Reassembly
NOTE: - Identify each part as it is removed so that each item can be reinstalled in its original locations, a Inspect the rocker arm shaft and rocker arms (see page 6-83).
- If reused, the rocker arms must be installed in the original locations.
- When removing, or installing the rocker arm assembly, do not remove the camshaft holder bolts. The bolts will keep the holders and rocker arms on the shaft.
- Prior to reassembling, clean all the parts in solvent, dry them, and apply new engine oil to any contact points.
- Bundle the rocker arms with rubber bands to keep them together as a set.
- When replacing the VTEC rocker arm assembly, remove the fastening hardware from the new VTEC rocker arm assembly.
Rocker Arm Assembly Removal
1 Remove the cam chain (see page 6-62).
2. Loosen the rocker arm adjusting screws (A).
3. Remove the camshaft holder bolts. To prevent
damaging the camshafts, loosen the bolts, in
sequence, tw ...
Rocker Arm and Shaft inspection
1. Remove the rocker arm assembly (see page 6-81).
2. Disassemble the rocker arm assembly (see page
6-82).
3. Measure the diameter of the shaft at the first rocker
location.
4. Zero the gau ...
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Mainshaft Disassembly
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View in the Mainshaft
Reassembly, as needed, when removing components
pressed onto the mainshaft (see page 13-38).
1. Remove the angular ball bearing (A) and the taper ...
Connecting Rod and Crankshaft End Play Inspection
1. Remove the oil pump (see page 8-16).
2. Remove the baffle plate (see step 8 on page 7-14).
3. Measure the connecting rod end play with a feeler
gauge between the connecting rod and the
cran ...