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ItemMeasur6mentOualificationStandard or NewService Limit
HeadWarpage0.05 mm {0.002 in.)
Height'103.95 104.05 mm
(4.093 4.096 in.)
CamshaftEnd play0.05 0.20 mm (0.002 0.008 in.)0.4 mm (0.02 in.)
Camshaft to holder oil clearanceNo.l journal0.030 0.069 mm
{0.001 0.003 in.)
0.15 mm {0.006 in.)
No.2,3, 4,5
journals
0.060 0.099 mm
(0.002- 0.004 in.)
0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Total runout0.03 mrn (0.001 in.) max.0.04 mm {0.002 in.)
Cam lobe heightIntake, primary33.925 mm (1.3356 in.)
Intake,29.638 mm (l.1668 in.)
Exhaust34.092 mm (1.3422 in.)
clearance (cold)lntake0.21 0.2s mm 10.008 0.010 in.)
Exhaust0.28 0.32 mm (0.011 0.013 in.)
Stem O.D-lnlaKe5.475 5.485 mm 10.2156 0.2159 in.)5.445 mm (0.214 in.)
Exhaust5.450 5.460 mm (0.2146 0.2150 in )5.42 mm (0.213 in.)
Stem-to-gLride clearancelntake0.030 0.055 mm (0.0012 0.0022in.|0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
Exhaust0.055 0.080 mm (0.0022 0.0031 in )0.11 mm (0.004 in.)
lntake1.25 1.55 mm (0.049 0.061 in.)2.00 mm {0.079 in.)
Exhaust1.25 1.55 mm (0.049 0.061 in.)2.00 mm {0.079 in.)
stem installed heightlntake40.8- 41.0 mm (1.606 1.614in.)
Exhaust54.6 54.8 mm (2.150 2.157 in.)
Valve springsFree lengthlntake47.61 mm (1.874 in.)
Exhaust49.64 mm (1.954 in.)
Valve guidesLD.Intake5.515 5.530 mm
|.0.2171 0.2117 4n.1
5.55 mm (0.219 in.)
Exhaust5.515 5.530 mm
\0.2111 0.2177 in.l
5.55 mm {0.219 in.)
Installed heightlntaKe15.2 "16.2 mm (0.598 0.638in.)
Exhaust15.5 16.5 mm (0.610 0.650 in.)
Rocker armsArm-to-shaft clearancelntaKe0.025 0.052 mm
(0.00'10 0.0020 in.)
0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
Exhaust0.018 0.056 mm
(0.0007 0.0022 in.)
0.08 mm (0.003 in.)

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Engine Mechanical
Cylinder Head
Special Tools
Comoonent Location Index
Engine Compression Inspection
VTEC Rocker Arm Test ........... ............ 6-7
VTC Actuator Inspection .................... 6-8
Valve Clearance Adjustment ............. 6-9
Crankshaft Pulley Removal and Installation .............. 6-11
Cam Chain Removal ........................... 6-12
Cam Chain Installation ....................... 6-15
Auto-Tensioner Removal/1nsta11ation ......................... 6-19
Chain Case Oil Seal Installation ........ 6-21
Cyf inder Head Cover Removal .......... 6-22
Cylinder Head Removal ..................... 6-23
WC Actuator. Exhaust Camshaft Sorocket
Repf acement .........6-24
Cylinder Head Inspection for Warpage ...................... 6-25
Rocker Arm Assembly Removal ................................. 6-26
Rocker Arms and Shafts
Disassembly/Reassembly .............. 6-27
Rocker Arms and Shafts Inspection ............................ 6-28
Camshaft Inspection .......................... 6-29
Valves, Springs, and Valve Seals Removal ................ 6-31
Valve Insoection ...................... ........... 6-32
Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance Insoection ............... 6-32
Valve Guide Reolacement ................. 6-33
Valve Seat Reconditioning ................ 6-35
Valves, Springs, and Valve Seals Installation ............ 6-37
Rocker Arm Assemblv Installation .... 6-38
Cvlinder Head Installation ........................................... 6-39
Cylinder Head Cover Installation ...... 6-41
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Cylinder Head
Component Location Index (cont'd)
CAMSHAFT POSITIONICMP} SENSOR
TOP DEAD CENTER(TDC) SENSOR
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EXHAUST CAMSHAFTSPROCKETRemoval, page 6 24Installation, page 6-25
EXHAUST CAMSHAFT
ROCKER ARMASSEMBLYOverhaul, page 6 27Inspection, page 6-28
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WEC Rocker Arms Test
Special Tools Required. Air pressure regulator 07AAJ-PNAA100. VTEC air adaoter 07ZAJ-PNAA100. WEC air stoDoer 07ZAJ-PNAA200. Air joint adapter 07ZAJ-PNAA300
1. Remove the cylinder head cover (see page 6-22).
2. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC) (see
step 1 on page 6-12).
3. Verify that the intake primary rocker arm (A) moves
independently of the intake secondary rocker arm
(B).
. lf the intake primary rockerarm does not move,
remove the primary and secondary rocker arms
as an assembly and check that the pistons in the
secondary and primary rocker arms move
smoothly. lf any rocker arm needs replacing,
replace the primary and secondary rocker arms
as an assemblv, and test.. lfthe intake primary rocker arm moves freely, go
to step 4.
6.
Repeat step 3 on the remaining intake primary
rocker arms with each piston at TDC. When all the
primary rocker arms pass the test, go to step 5.
Check that the air pressure on the shop air
compressor gauge indicates over 400 kPa
(4 kgflcm', 57 psi).
Inspect the valve clearance (see page 6-9).
Remove the sealing bolt (A)from the relief hole,
and install the VTEC air stopper (B).7.
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Remove the No. 2 and No. 3 camshaft holder bolts,
and installthe VTEC air adapters (C) finger-tight.
Connect the air joint adapter (D), and air pressure
regulator with a 0-100 psi gauge (E).
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Cylinder Head
WEC Rocker Arms Test (cont'dl
'10. Loosen the valve on the regulator, and apply thespecified air pressure.
Specified air pressure:
290 kPa 13.0 kgt/cm', 42 psi)
NOTE: lf the synchronizing piston does not moveafter applying air pressure; move the primary orsecondary rocker arm up and down manually byrotating the crankshaft clockwise.
11. With the specified air pressure applied, move theintake primary rocker arm (A)forthe No, 1 cylinder.The primary rocker arm and secondary rocker arm(B) should move together.
lf the intake secondary rocker arm does not move,
remove the primary and secondary rocker arms asan assembly, and check that the pistons in theprimary and secondary rocker arms move
smoothly. lf any rocker arm needs replacing,
replace the primary and secondary rocker arms asan assembly, and test.
Remove the special tools.
Tighten the camshaft holder mounting bolts lo22N m 12.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft).
Tighten the sealing boltto 20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m,
14 tbf.ft).
Installthe cylinder head cover (see page 6-41).
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VTG Actuator Inspection
'11. Remove the cylinder head cover (see page 6-22lr.
2. Remove the auto-tensioner (see page 6-19).
3. Loosen the rocker arm adjusting screws lsee step 2on page 6-26).
4. Remove the camshaft holder (see step 3 on page 6-
26t.
5. Remove the intake camshaft.
6, Check that the variable valve timing control (VTC)
actuator is locked by turning the VTC actuator
clockwise and counterclockwise. lf the VTC actuatoris not locked, replace the VTC actuator.
7. Seal the advance holes (A)and retard holes (B) in
the No. 1 camshaft journal with tape.
Punch a hole through the tape over one of theadvance holes.

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.
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Gylinder Head
IValve Clearance Adjustment (cont'd)
3. Select the correct thickness feeler gauge for the
valves you're going to check.
Intake: 0.21 0.25 mm (0.008-0.010 in.)
Exhaust; 0.28 0.32 mm (0.011 0.013 in.)
Adiusting screw locations:
No. 1
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No. 2 No.3 No. 4
No. 1No.4
4.Insert the feeler gauge {A) between the adjusting
screw (B) and the end ofthe valve stem, and slide it
back and forth; you should feel a slight amount of
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5. lf you feel toomuchortoolittledrag, loosenthe
locknut (A), and turn the adjusting screw {B) until
the drag on the feeler gauge is correct. .
Tighten the locknut, and recheck the clearance.
Repeat the adjustment if necessary
Rotate the crankshaft 180" clockwise (camshaft
pulley turns 90').
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8. Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance
on No. 3 cylinder.

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9. Rotate the crankshaft 180" clockwise (camshaft
pullev turns 90').
Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance
on No.4 cylinder.
Rotate the crankshaft 180" clockwise (camshaft
pulley turns 90").
Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance
on No. 2 cylinder.
Install the cylinder head cover (see page 6-41).
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12.
Crankshaft Pulley Removal and
Installation
Special Tools Required. Holder handle 07JAB-001020A. Holder attachment, 50 mm 07NAB-001040A. Socket, 19 mm 07JAA-001020,4 or a commercially
available 19 mm socket
Removal
1. Remove front tires/wheels.
2. Remove the splash shield (see step 23 on page 5-5).
3. Hold the pulley with holder handle (A) andholder
attachment (B).
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Remove the bolt with a 19 mm socket (C) and
breaker bar.
(cont'd)
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