Camshaft Inspection - Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual

Camshaft Inspection

1. Remove the timing belt (see page 6-20).
2. Remove the rocker arms (see page 6-38).
3. Put the rocker shafts on the cylinder head, then
tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Specified torque
8 x 1.25 mm
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 17 lbf·ft)
Apply new engine oil to the bolt threads and
flange
4. Seat the camshaft by pushing it toward the rear of
the cylinder head.
5. Zero the dial indicator against the end of the
camshaft. Push the camshaft back and forth and
read the end play. If the end play is beyond the
service limit, replace the thrust cover and recheck.
If it is still beyond the service limit, replace the
camshaft.
Camshaft End Play
Standard (New): 0.05 0.20 mm
(0.002 0.008 in.)
Service Limit: 0.20 mm (0.008 in.)
6. Remove the camshaft thrust cover (A), then pull out
the camshaft (B).
A
B
(cont'd)
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