Accord V6-3.0L Hybrid (2005)
Rocker Arm Assembly: Testing and Inspection
VTEC Rocker Arm Test
VTEC Rocker Arm Test
Special Tools Required
Air pressure regulator 07AAJ-PNAA100
1. Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes, then turn off the ignition switch.
2. Remove the rear cylinder head cover.
3. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC).
4. Push on the intake secondary rocker arm (C) for the No. 1 cylinder. Make sure that the intake primary rocker arm A and intake primary rocker arm
B are mechanically connected by the pistons and that the intake secondary rocker arm does not move when pushed manually.
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If the intake secondary rocker arm moves independently, remove the intake primary rocker arm A, intake primary locker arm B, and intake
secondary rocker arm as an assembly, and check that the pistons in the rocker arms move smoothly. If any intake rocker arm needs replacing,
replace the primary and secondary rocker arms as an assembly, and retest.
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If the intake secondary rocker arm does not move, go to step 5.
5. Push on the exhaust secondary rocker arms (A) for the No. 1 cylinder. Make sure that the exhaust primary rocker arm (B) is mechanically
connected by the pistons and that the exhaust secondary rocker arm does not move when pushed manually,
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If the exhaust secondary rocker arm moves independently, remove the exhaust primary rocker arm and exhaust secondary rocker arm as an
assembly, and check that the pistons in the rocker arms move smoothly. If any exhaust rocker arm needs replacing, replace the primary and
secondary rocker arms as an assembly, and retest,
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If the exhaust secondary rocker arm does not move, go to step 6.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for No. 2 and No. 3 cylinders with each piston at TDC. When the rocker arms pass the test, go to step 7.
7. Check that the air pressure on the shop air compressor gauge indicates over 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm2, 29 psi).
8. Inspect the valve clearance.
9. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC).
