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Rocker Arm Assembly Removal and Installation (K20C2): Installation

  1. Intake Rocker Arm Assembly - Reassemble

    NOTE:  If the intake rocker arm assembly is disassembled, reassemble the intake rocker arm assembly.

  2. Rocker Arm Assembly - Install
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    		 1. Install the exhaust rocker arm assembly (A), the thrust washers (B), and the exhaust rocker shaft (C).
    Fig 1: Exhaust Rocker Shaft Cap And Rocker Shaft Bolt With Torque Specifications (K20C2)
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    2. Install the exhaust rocker shaft cap (A) and the rocker shaft bolt (B).
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    		 3. Install the lost motions (A).

    NOTE:  Apply new engine oil to the lost motion assembly.

    4. Apply liquid gasket to the cylinder head mating surface of the No. 5 rocker shaft holder and to the inside edge of the threaded bolt holes.

    5. Install the intake rocker arm assembly (B).
    Fig 2: Sealing Bolt Components With Torque Specifications (K20C2)
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    6. Apply new engine oil to a new washer (A).

    7. Install the sealing bolt (B) with the new washer.
  3. No. 1 Piston at Top Dead Center - Set (Crank Side)
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    		 1. Turn the crankshaft so its white mark (A) on the crankshaft pulley lines up with the pointer (B) on the cam chain case.
  4. Camshaft - Install
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    		 1. Install the intake camshaft (A).

    2. Install the lower exhaust camshaft holders (B), then slide the exhaust camshaft (C) in at an angle to allow the cam chain to slip over the teeth.
    GHH406563Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    		 3. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The "UP" mark (A) on VTC actuator B should be at the top. Align the TDC marks (B) on VTC actuator A and VTC actuator B. The TDC marks (C) on VTC actuator B should line up with the top edge of the cam chain case (D).

    4. Apply new engine oil to the camshaft journals and lobes on both cams.
  5. Camshaft Holder - Install
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    		 1. Apply new engine oil to the threads of the camshaft holder bolts.

    2. Set the intake camshaft holders (A), the upper exhaust camshaft holders (C), and cam chain guide B in place.
    Fig 3: Camshaft Holder Bolts With Tightening Sequence (K20C2)
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    3. Tighten the camshaft holder bolts, in sequence, to the specified torque.
    Specified Torque: 
    13 N.m (1.3 kgf.m, 10 lbf.ft) 
  6. Rocker Shaft Bolt - Tighten
    Fig 4: Rocker Shaft Bolt With Torque Specifications (K20C2)
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    1. If the intake rocker arm assembly is disassembled, tighten the rocker shaft bolt (A).
  7. Cam Chain Auto-Tensioner - Install 
  8. No. 1 Piston at Top Dead Center - Set (Crank Side)
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    		 1. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise so its white mark (A) on the crankshaft pulley lines up with the pointer (B) on the cam chain case.
  9. No. 1 Piston at Top Dead Center - Check (Cam Side)
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    		 1. Check the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The "UP" mark (A) on VTC actuator B should be at the top. Align the TDC marks (B) on VTC actuator A and VTC actuator B. The TDC marks (C) on VTC actuator B should line up with the top edge of the cam chain case (D).
  10. Valve Clearance - Adjust
  11. Side Cover - Install
    Fig 5: Side Cover And Bolts With Torque Specifications (K20C2)
    GHH406569Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Apply liquid gasket to the No. 5 rocker shaft holder mating surface of the side cover and to the inside edge of the threaded bolt holes.

    2. Install the side cover (A).
  12. Camshaft Holder Cover - Install
    Fig 6: Camshaft Holder Cover And Bolts With Torque Specifications (K20C2)
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    1. Apply liquid gasket to the cylinder head mating surface of the camshaft holder cover and to the inside edge of the threaded bolt holes.

    2. Install the camshaft holder cover.
  13. Harness Holder - Install
    Fig 7: Harness Holder And Ground Cable Components With Torque Specifications (K20C2)
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    1. Install the harness holder (A).

    2. Connect the ground cable (B).
  14. CMP Sensor B - Install 
  15. CMP Sensor A - Install 
  16. Thermostat Housing - Install
  17. Cylinder Head Cover - Install
  18. EVAP Canister Purge Valve - Install 
  19. Intake Air Duct - Install
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  20. Air Cleaner - Install 
  21. 12 Volt Battery - Install
  22. Engine Coolant - Refill
  23. Ignition Timing - Inspect
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