Rocker Arms And Shafts Clearance Inspection - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Rocker Arms and Shafts
Clearance Inspection
Measure the intake rocker shafts and exhaust rocker
shaft.
1. Measure the diameter of the shaft at the first rocker
location.
2. Zero the gauge to the shaft diameter.
MICROMETER
Surface should be smooth.
MICROMETER
CYLINDER BORE
GAUGE
3. Measure the inside diameter of each rocker arm,
and check for an out-of-round condition.
Rocker Arm-to-Shaft Clearance:
Standard (NEW): 0.018 - 0.054 mm
(0.0007 - 0.0021 in)
Service Limit: 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
Inspect rocker arm
face for wear.
4. Repeat for all rockers.
If over the service limit, replace the rocker shaft and
all overtolerance rocker arms.