Civic Sedan L4-1.6L SOHC (VTEC) (1996)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
NOTE: For removal refer to Cylinder Head Assembly / Service and Repair.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
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Make sure that all rockers are in alignment with their valves when torquing the 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 the rocker arm assembly from coming apart, leave the camshaft holder bolts in the holders.
1. After wiping down the camshaft, camshaft seal and journals in the cylinder head, lubricate both surfaces and install the camshaft.
2. Clean and install the oil control orifice with a new O-ring.
3. Turn the camshaft until its keyway is facing up (No. 1 piston Top Dead Center [TDC]).
4. Apply liquid gasket (Part No. 08718-0001 or 08718-0003, or equivalent) to the head mating surfaces of the No. 1 and No. 5 camshaft holders.
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Apply liquid gasket to the shaded areas.
5. 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.