Vtec Rocker Arm Test - Honda 2002 Accord Manual

V T E C Rocker Arm Test
Special Tools Required
Air Stopper 07LAJ-PR3020B
1. Set the No. 1 piston at TDC (see page 6-26).
2. Remove the cylinder head cover.
3. Push on the intake mid rocker arm (A) for the No. 1
cylinder. The mid rocker arm should move
independently of the intake primary rocker arm (B)
and intake secondary rocker arm (C).
• If the intake mid rocker arm does not move,
remove the mid, primary, and secondary rocker
arms as an assembly, and check that the pistons
in the mid and primary rocker arms move
smoothly. If any rocker arm needs replacing,
replace the primary, mid, and secondary rocker
arms as an assembly, and test.
• If the intake mid rocker arm moves freely, go to
step 4.
C
4. Repeat step 3 on the remaining intake mid rocker
arms with each piston at TDC. When all the mid
rocker arms pass the test, go to step 5.
5. Check that the air pressure on the shop air
compressor gauge indicates over 400 kPa
(4 kgf/cm 2 , 57 psi).
6. Inspect the valve clearance (see page 6-14).
7. Cover the timing belt with a shop towel to protect
the belt.
8. Plug the relief hole with the air stopper (A).
(cont'd)
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