Accord L4-2156cc 2.2L SOHC (1991)
8 mm bolts: 22 Nm (2.2 kg-m, 16 lb.ft.)
6 mm bolts: 12 Nm (1.2 kg-m, 9 lb.ft.)
4. Seat the camshaft by pushing it toward distributor end of cylinder head.
Checking Camshaft End Play
5. Zero the dial indicator against end of distributor drive, then push the camshaft back and forth and read the end play.
Camshaft End Play:
Standard (New): 0.05 - 0.15 mm (0.002 - 0.006 in)
Service Limit: 0.50 mm (0.020 in)
6. Remove the bolts, then remove the camshaft holders from the cylinder head.
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Lift camshaft out of cylinder head, wipe clean, then inspect lift ramps. Replace camshaft if lobes are pitted, scored, or excessively worn.
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Clean the camshaft bearing surfaces in the cylinder head, then set camshaft back in place.
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Insert plastigage strip across each journal.
7. Put the camshaft on the cylinder head, install the camshaft holders, then tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
8 mm bolts: 22 Nm (2.2 kg-m, 16 lb.ft.)
6 mm bolts: 12 Nm (1.2 kg-m, 9 lb.ft.)
Checking Oil Clearance
8. Measure widest portion of plastigage on each journal to obtain oil clearance.
Camshaft to Holder Oil Clearance
Standard (New): 0.050 - 0.089 mm (0.002 - 0.004 in)
Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
