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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Drive Belt Inspection
1. Inspect the belt for cracks or damage. If the belt is
cracked or damaged, replace it (see page 4-30).
2. Check the position of the auto-tensioner indicator's
pointer (A) is within the standard ...
Trunk
You can open the trunk in two ways:
Pull up on the trunk release lever
to the left of the driver’s seat.
Press and hold the trunk release
button on the remote transmitter.
To close the trun ...
Carrying Items in the Passenger Compartment
Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf. They can block your
view and be thrown around the
vehic ...