Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 731

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Valve Body Repair

NOTE: This repair is only necessary if one or more of

the valves in a valve bodv do not slide smoothly in their

bores. Use this procedure to free the valves

1. Soak a sheet of # 600 abrasive paper in ATF for

about 30 minutes,

2. Carefully tap the valve body so the sticking valve

drops out of its bore. lt may be necessary to use a

small screwdriver to pry the valve free Be careful

not to scratch the bore with the screwdriver.

3. Inspect the valve for any scuff marks. Use the ATF-

soaked # 600 paper to polish off any burrs that are

on the valve. then wash the valve in solvent and

drv it with comPressed air'

4. Roll up half a sheet of ATF-soaked # 600 paper and

insert it in the valve bore of the sticking valve.

Twist the paper slightly, so that it unrolls and fits

the bore tightly, then polish the bore by twisting the

paper as you push it in and out.

NOTE: The valve body is aluminum and doesn't

require much polishing to remove any burrs

Remove the # 600 paper. Thoroughly wash the

entire valve body in solvent, then dry it with

compressed arr.

Coat the valve with ATF, then drop it into its bore. lt

should droD to the bottom ofthe bore under its

own weight. lf not, repeat step 4, then retest. lf the

valve still sticks, replace the valve body.

Remove the valve, and thoroughly clean it and the

valve body with solvent. Dry all parts with

compressed air, then reassemble using ATF as a

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