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Rocker Arm Assembly Removal

  1. Remove the cam chain (see CAM CHAIN REMOVAL  ).
  2. Loosen the rocker arm adjusting screws (A).
    Fig 1: Loosening Rocker Arm Adjusting Screws
    G05448633Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the camshaft holder bolts. To prevent damaging the camshafts, loosen the bolts in sequence two turns at a time, in a crisscross pattern.
    NOTE: Bolt (1) is not on all engines.
    Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Holder Bolts Loosening Sequence
    G05448634Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the cam chain guide B, camshaft holders, and camshafts.
  5. Insert the bolts (A) into the rocker shaft holder, then remove the rocker arm assembly (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Rocker Shaft Holder Bolts
    G05448635Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.