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9. Apply air to the advance hole to release the lock.
Check that the VTC actuator moves smoothly. lf the
VTC actuator does not move smoothly, replace the
VTC acluator.
10.
Valve Glearance Adiustment
NOTE: Adjust the valves only when the cylinder head
temperature is less than 100'F (38'C).
1. Remove the cylinder head cover (see page 6-22).
2. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The
punch mark (A) on the variable valve timing control
(VTC) actuator and the punch mark (B) on the
exhaust camshaft sprocket should be at the top.
Align the TDC marks (C) on the VTC actuator and
exhaust camshaft sprocket.
{cont'd)
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7. Disconnectthe crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
connector {A) and variable valve timing control
{VTC) oil control solenoid valve connector (B).
Remove the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see
step 1 on page 11-127).
Support the engine with a iack and wood block
under the oil pan.
Remove the ground cable (A). and remove the
upper bracket (B).
9.
10.
11. Remove the side engine mount bracket.
12. Remove the chain case.
(cont'd)
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18. Remove the cam chain guide A (A) and tensioner
arm (B).
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19. Remove the cam chain.
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Cam Chain Installation
NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.
1. Set the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC). Align
the TDC mark {A) on the crankshaft sprocket with
the pointer (B) on the cylinder block.
Setthe camshafts to TDC. The punch mark (A) on
the variable valve timing control {VTC) actuator and
the punch mark (B) on the exhaust camshaft
sprocket should be at the top. Align the TDC marks
(C) on the VTC actuator and exhaust camshaft
sprocKet.
(cont'd )
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19.
20.
lnstall the variable valve timing control (VTC) oil
control solenoid valve (see step 1 on page 11'127).
Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
connector {A) and VTC oil control solenoid valve
connector (B).
21. Install the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-12).
22. Installthe cylinder head cover (see page 6-41).
23. Installthe drive belt.
24. Installthe splash shield.
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Auto-Tensioner RemovaU
lnstallation
Removal:
1. Remove the chain case cover.
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress
the auto-tensroner.
{cont'd)
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Cylinder Head
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Cylinder Head Removal (cont'd)
Remove the rocker arm assembly (see page 6-26).
Remove the cylinder head bolts. To prevent
warpage, unscrew the bolts in sequence 1/3 turn at
a time; repeat the sequence until all bolts are
loosened.
CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS LOOSENING SEQUENGE:
14. Remove the cylinder head.
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VTC Actuator, Exhaust Camshaft\
Sprocket Replacement
Removal:
1. Remove the cam chain (see page 6-12).
2. Hold the camshaft with an open-end wrench, then
loosen the variable valve timing control (VTC)
actuator mounting bolt and exhaust camshaft
sprocket mounting bolt.
Remove the VTC actuator and exhaust camshaft
sprocket.
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Cylinder Head
Rocker Arm Assembly Installation
:,ean and dry the No. 5 rocker shaft holder mating
surfaces.
eeassemble the rocker arm assembly (see page 6-
21 t.
Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08718-0009, evenly to the
:ylinder head mating surface ofthe No. 5 rocker
shaft holder.
\OTE: Do not lnstall the parts if 5 minutes or more
rave elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead,'eapply liquid gasket after removing old residue.
Insert the bolts (A) into the rocker shaft holder, then
install the rocker arm assembly (B) on the cylinder
head.
Apply liquid gasketalong the broken line.
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5.
6.
Remove the bolts from the rocker shaft holder.
Make sure the DUnch marks on the variable valve
timing control (VTC) actuator and exhaust camshaft
sprocket are facing up. then set the camshafts (A) in
the holder.
Set the camshaft holders (B) and cam chain guide B
(C) in place.
Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Specified torque:
8 mm bolts: 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbl.ft)
6 mm bolts: 12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbf.fil
6 mm bolts: @),@.@
lnstall the cam chain (see page 6-15). and adjust the
valve clearance (see page 6-9).
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14. Installthe water bvpass hose.
15. Installthe air cleaner housing (see step 37 on page
5-15).
16. Installthe intake manifold (see page 9-5).
17. Installthe exhaust manifold (see page 9-7).
'18. Installthe cam chain (see page 6-15).
19. Adjust the valve clearance (seepage6-9).
20. Installthe drive belt (see page 4-26).
21. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with
sandpaper, then assemble them and apply grease
to prevent corrosion.
22. After installation, checkthatall tubes, hosesand
connectors are installed correctly.
23. Inspectforfuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch ON
{ll) {do not operate the starter) so that the fuel pump
runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel
line. Repeat thls operation two or three times, then
check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
24. Refillthe radiator with engine coolant, and bleed
air from the cooling system with the heater valve
open (see page 10-6).
25. Inspect the idle speed (see page 11-'138).
26. Inspect the ignition timing (see page 4-17).
Gylinder Head Cover lnstallation
1. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the
groove.
2. Installthe head cover gasket (A) in the groove of
the cylinder head cover (B).
Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry.
Apply liquid gasket. P/N 08718-0009, on the chain
case and the No.5 rocker shaft holder mating areas.
NOTE: Do not install the parts if 5 minutes or more
have elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead,
reapply liquid gasket after removing old residue.
(cont'd)
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DTC Troubleshooting Index
";These DTCs are indicated by a blinking malfunction indicator lamp (MlL)when the SCS service signal line isjumped with the Honda PGM Tester.
{cont'd)
11-7
DTC
{MlL indication*)
Temporary DTCDetection ltemNote
P0010 (56)Variable Valve Timing Control {VTC) Oil Control
Solenoid Valve Malfunction
{see page 1 1'1 18)
P0011 (56)P001 1Variable Valve Timing Control (WC) System
Malfunction
(see page 11- 1 19)
P0107 (3)Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Circuit
Low Voltaqe
(see page 1'l-521
P0108 (3)Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Circuit
Hiqh Voltaqe
(see page 11-53)
P0112 (10)Intake Air Temperature (lAT) Sensor Circuit Low
Voltaoe
(see page 11-55)
P01r3 (10)Intake Air Temperature (lAT) Sensor Circuit High
Voltaoe
(see page '11-56)
P0116 {86) P0116Englne Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Range/
Performance Problem
{see page 11-57)
P0117 {6)Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit
Low Voltaqe
(see page 11-58)
P0118 {6)Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit
Hiqh Voltaqe
{see page 11-59)
P0122 t7\Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Circuit Low Voltaqe(see Daqe 11-60)P0123 {7)Throttle Posltion (TP) Sensor Circuit Hiqh Voltaoe(see paqe 11-62)
P0128 (87)P0128Coolinq SVStem Malfunction(see Daqe 11-64)
P0134 (41)Air Fuel Ratio (Ay'F) Sensor (Sensor 1) No Activity
Detected
(see page 11-65)
P0137 (63)P0137Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S)(Sensor 2) Circuit Low Voltaqe
(see page 11-65)
P0138 (63)P0138Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S)(Sensor 2) Circuit Hiqh Voltaqe
(see page 11-66)
P0139 (63)P0139Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary H02S)(Sensor 2) Slow ResDonse
(see page 11-67)
P0141 (65)Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary H02S)(Sensor 2) Heater Circuit Malfunction
(see page 11-68)
P0171 (45)PO\11Fuel Svstem Too Lean(see paqe 11-70)
PO112 l'45)PO\l2Fuel System Too Rich(see oaoe 11-70)
P0300 and any P0300 and any
of of
P0301 (71) P0301
PO302 (721 P0302
P0303 (73) P0303
P0304 (74) P0304
Random Misfire(see page 11-71)
P0301 (7'1) P0301No. 1 Cylnder Misfire{see page 11-72)
P0302 (721 P0302No. 2 Cvlnder Misfire{see paqe 1 1-72)
P0303 (73)P0303No. 3 Cvlnder Misfire(see oaqe 11-72)
P0304 {74)P0304No. 4 Cvlnder Misfire{see Daqe 1 1-72)