Accord V6-3.5L (2010)
Rocker Arm Assembly: Testing and Inspection
Variable Cylinder Management Rocker Arm Test (J35Z2 Engine)
Variable Cylinder Management Rocker Arm Test
Special Tools Required
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VCM Air Adapter 070AJ-001A101
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VTEC Air Stop Tool B 07AAJ-R70A200
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Air Pressure Regulator 07AAJ-PNAA101
1. Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes, then turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Remove the six spark plugs.
3. Remove the cylinder head covers See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover/Service and Repair/Cylinder Head Cover Removal (J35Z2 Engine).
4. Rotate the crankshaft pulley clockwise. Make sure that the intake primary rocker arm (A) and the intake secondary rocker arm (B) are
mechanically connected by the pistons and that the intake primary rocker arm and the intake secondary rocker arm should move together.
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If the intake secondary rocker arm moves independently, remove the intake primary rocker arm and the 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, then retest.
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If the intake primary rocker arm and the intake secondary rocker arm move together, go to step 5.
5. Rotate the crankshaft pulley clockwise. Make sure that the exhaust primary rocker arm (A) and the exhaust secondary rocker arm (B) are
mechanically connected by the pistons and that the exhaust primary rocker arm and the exhaust secondary rocker arm should move together.
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If the exhaust secondary rocker arm moves independently, remove the exhaust primary rocker arm and the 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, then retest.
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If the exhaust primary rocker arm and the exhaust secondary rocker arm move together, go to step 6.