Cam Chain Inspection - Honda Accord 2008 Manual

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Cylinder Head

Cam Chain Inspection

Special Tools Required
Cam chain inspection gauge 07AAJ-RWCA100
1. Remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the splash shield (see step 24 on page 5-5).
3. Remove the four spark plugs.
4. Remove the cylinder head cover (see page 6-76).
5. Rotate the crankshaft pulley two turns clockwise.
6. 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.
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B
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A
C
10. Remove the cam chain (see page 6-64), and check
11. Check the oil passage on the auto-tensioner for
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7. Measure the clearance between the cam chain and
the tensioner arm with the cam chain inspection
gauge.
• If the clearance is OK, go to step 18.
• If the clearance is more than the service limit, go
to step 8.
Chain-to-Arm Clearance
Service Limit:
MIL on with P0341:4.3 mm (0.17 in.)
Without MIL: 5.5 mm (0.22 in.)
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8. Remove the oil pan (see page 7-12).
9. Support the engine with a jack and a wood block
under the engine block.
NOTE: Do not hit the oil pump and the baffle plate
when placing the jack on the edge of the engine
block.
the teeth on the crankshaft sprocket, the VTC
actuator, and the exhaust camshaft sprocket for
wear and damage. If any of them are worn or
damaged, replace if necessary.
clogs. If the auto-tensioner is clogged, replace it.
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