Rocker Arm Assembly Installation

Rocker Arm Assembly Installation

1. Reassemble the rocker arm assembly Rocker Arm and Shaft Disassembly/Reassembly.

2. Clean and dry the No. 5 rocker shaft holder mating surface.

3. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or 08718-0009) to the cylinder head mating surface of the No. 5 rocker shaft holder and to the inner threads of the bolt holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

NOTE:

- Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) diameter bead of liquid gasket along the broken line (A).
- If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
- If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.





4. Insert the bolts (A) into the rocker shaft holder, then install the rocker arm assembly (B) on the cylinder head.

NOTE:

- Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
- Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the rocker arm assembly.





5. Remove the bolts from the rocker shaft holder.

6. Make sure the punch marks on the VTC actuator and the exhaust camshaft sprocket are facing up, then set the camshafts (A) in the holder. Apply new engine oil to the camshaft journals and lobs.





7. Set the camshaft holders (B) and cam chain guide B (C) in place.

8. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

NOTE: If the engine does not have bolt (21), skip it and continue the torque sequence.










9. Install the cam chain Cam Chain Installation, then adjust the valve clearance Adjustments.