Vtc Actuator Inspection - Honda Accord 2008 Manual

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Cylinder Head
VTEC Rocker Arm Test (cont'd)
12. With the specified air pressure applied, move the
secondary rocker arm (A) for the No. 1 cylinder.
The mid rocker arm (B), primary rocker arm (C),
and secondary rocker arm should move together.
If the mid and primary rocker arms do not move
together with the secondary rocker arm, remove
the mid, primary, and secondary rocker arms as an
assembly, and check that the pistons in the rocker
arms move smoothly. If any rocker arm needs
replacing, replace the mid, primary, and secondary
rocker arms as an assembly, then retest.
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C
13. Repeat step 12 on the remaining secondary rocker
arms with each piston at TDC. When all the
secondary rocker arms pass the test, go to step 14.
14. Remove the special tools.
15. Tighten the camshaft holder mounting bolts to
22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft).
16. Tighten the sealing bolt to 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m,
7.4 lbf·ft).
17. Install the cylinder head cover (see page 6-26).
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B
A

VTC Actuator Inspection

1. Remove the cam chain (see page 6-13).
2. Loosen the rocker arm adjusting screws (see step 2
on page 6-33).
3. Remove the camshaft holder (see step 3 on page
6-33).
4. Remove the intake camshaft.
5. Check that the variable valve timing control (VTC)
actuator is locked by turning the VTC actuator
counterclockwise. If it is not locked, turn the VTC
actuator clockwise until it stops, then recheck it. If it
is still not locked, replace the VTC actuator.
6. Seal the advance holes (A) and retard holes (B) in
the No. 1 camshaft journal with tape.
A
7. Punch a hole in the tape over one of the advance
holes.
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B
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