Honda Accord: 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 gauge (A) to the shaft diameter.
5. Measure the inside diameter of the rocker arm, and check it for an out-of-round condition.
Rocker Arm-to-Shaft Clearance
Standard (New): 0.018-”0.059 mm (0.0007-0.0023 in)
Service Limit: 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
6. Repeat for all intake rocker arms and intake shaft. If the clearance is beyond the service limit, replace the rocker shaft and all out of service limit rocker arms. If any VTEC rocker arm needs replacement, replace the intake rocker arms (primary, mid, and secondary), as a set.
7. Repeat for all exhaust rocker arms and exhaust shaft.
If the clearance is beyond the service limit, replace the rocker shaft and all out of service limit rocker arms. If any VTEC rocker arm needs replacement, replace the exhaust rocker arms (primary and secondary), as a set.
8. Inspect the rocker arm pistons (A). Push on each piston manually. If it does not move smoothly, replace the rocker arm set.
NOTE: Apply new engine oil to the rocker arm pistons when reassembling.
Intake side
Exhaust side
9. Reassemble the rocker arm assembly (see page 6-82).
10. Install the rocker arm assembly (see page 6-93).
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).
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Camshaft Inspection
NOTE: Do not rotate the camshaft during inspection.
1. Remove the cylinder head (see page 6-76).
2. Disassemble the rocker arm assembly (see page
6-82).
3. Remove the rocker arm assembly (se ...
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Outside Temperature Indicator
If equipped
This indicator displays the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
models) or Celsius (Canadian
models). To see the outside
temperature, press and release the
select/reset knob ...
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Safety Requirements.
All tires are also graded for
treadwear, traction, and temperature
performance according to
Department of Transportation
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Shift Lever Installation
1. Install the shift lever assembly (A).
Type A Shift Lever
Type B Shift Lever
2. Connect the shift lock solenoid connector (B) and the
park pin switch/A/T gear position indicator panel light
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