Accord SE Coupe L4-2156cc 2.2L SOHC MFI (1997)
Rocker Arm Assembly: Service and Repair
Installation
CAUTION:
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Make sure that all rockers are in alignment with valves when torquing rocker assembly bolts.
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Valve locknuts should be loosened and adjusting screws backed off before installation.
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To prevent rocker arm assembly from coming apart, leave camshaft holder bolts in the holes.
1. After wiping down the camshaft and journals in the cylinder head, lubricate both surfaces and install the camshaft.
2. Turn the camshaft until its keyway is facing up. (No. 1 piston Top Dead Center (TDC)).
3. Apply liquid gasket to the head mating surfaces of the No. 1 and No. 5 or No. 6 camshaft holders.
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Apply liquid gasket to the shaded areas.
4. Set the rocker arm assembly in place and loosely install the bolts.
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Make sure that the rocker arms are properly positioned on the valve stems.
5. Install the camshaft oil seal using the special tools as shown.
6. Tighten each bolt two turns at a time in the sequence shown below to ensure that the rockers do not bind on the valves.
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Specified torque:
