Civic L4-1668cc 1.7L SOHC MFI (2003)
Camshaft Oil Seal: Service and Repair
Camshaft, Rocker Arm, Camshaft Seal and Pulley Installation
NOTE: To prevent the rocker arm assembly from coming apart, leave the camshaft holder bolts in the holes.
1. After wiping down the camshaft and the journals in the cylinder head, lubricate both surfaces and install the camshaft.
2. Clean and install the oil control orifice (A) with a new O-ring (B) (D17A2, D17A6 engines).
3. Clean and install the oil control orifice (C) (D17A1 engine).
4. Turn the camshaft until its keyway (D) is facing up (No.1 piston TDC).
5. Loosen all the valve adjusting screws.
6. Apply liquid gasket to the head mating surface (shaded areas) of the No. 1 and No. 5 camshaft holders.
7. Set the rocker arm assembly in place and loosely install the bolts. Make sure that the rocker arms are properly positioned on the valve stems.