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Rocker Arm Assembly Installation

  1. Reassemble the rocker arm assembly (see ROCKER ARM AND SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
  2. Apply new engine oil to the camshaft lobes and journals.
  3. Install the rocker arm assembly.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rocker Arm Assembly
    G08091939Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Tighten each bolt two turns at a time in sequence.

    Specified Torque 

    8 mm Bolts: (1)-(10) 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft) 

    6 mm Bolt: (11) 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft) 

    Fig 2: Tightening Sequence Of Rocker Arm Assembly Mounting Bolts
    G08091940Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the camshaft sprocket (see CAMSHAFT SPROCKET INSTALLATION ).
  6. Adjust the valve clearance (see VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT ).