Valve Clearance Adjustment - Honda Accord 2008 Manual

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Cylinder Head
VTC Actuator Inspection (cont'd)
8. Apply air to the advance hole to release the lock.
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9. Check that the VTC actuator moves smoothly. If the
VTC actuator does not move smoothly, replace the
VTC actuator.
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10. Remove the tape and adhesive residue from the
camshaft journal.
11. Make sure the punch marks on the VTC actuator
and the exhaust camshaft sprocket are facing up,
then set the camshafts in the head (see step 6 on
page 6-97).
12. Set the camshaft holders and chain guide B in place
(see step 7 on page 6-97).
13. Tighten the camshaft holder bolts to the specified
torque (see step 8 on page 6-97).
14. Hold the camshaft, and turn the VTC actuator
clockwise until you hear it click. Make sure to lock
the VTC actuator by turning it.
15. Install the cam chain (see page 6-66).
16. Adjust the valve clearance (see page 6-60).
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Valve Clearance Adjustment

Special Tools Required
• Adjuster 07MAA-PR70110
• Locknut wrench 07MAA-PR70120
NOTE: Adjust the valves only when the cylinder head
temperature is less than 100 °F (38 °C).
1. Remove the cylinder head cover (see page 6-76).
2. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The
punch mark (A) on the variable valve timing control
(VTC) actuator and the punch mark (B) on the
exhaust camshaft sprocket should be at the top.
Align the TDC marks (C) on the VTC actuator and
the exhaust camshaft sprocket.
B
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A
C
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