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VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

Service Manual
Valve Clearance Adjustment

Special Tools Required

Image Description/Tool Number

Adjuster 07MAA-PR70110

Locknut Wrench 07MAA-PR70120

1.Ignition Coil Cover

1. Remove the ignition coil cover.

2.Ignition Coil

1. Remove the ignition coils.

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3.Cylinder Head Cover

1. Remove the dipstick (A).

2. Disconnect the breather hose (B).

3. Remove the two bolts (C).

4. Remove the cylinder head cover.

NOTE: Connect the HDS to the DLC and monitor ECT SENSOR 1 with the HDS. Adjust the
valve clearance only when the engine coolant temperature is less than 100 °F (38 °C).

1.Valve Clearance - Adjustment

1. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center

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(TDC). The punch mark (A) on the 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.

2. Select the correct feeler gauge for the valve clearance you are going to check.

Valve Clearance
－
Intake: 0.21 0.25 mm (0.009 －
0.009 in)
－
Exhaust: 0.25 0.29 mm (0.010 －
0.011 in)

3. Insert the feeler gauge (A) between the

adjusting screw (B) and the end of the
valve stem on the No.1 cylinder, and
slide it back and forth; you should feel a
slight amount of drag.

4. If you feel too much or too little drag,

loosen the locknut with the locknut
wrench and the adjuster, and turn the
adjusting screw until the drag on the
feeler gauge is correct.

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5. Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque, and recheck the clearance.
Repeat the adjustment if necessary.

Specified Torque
7 x 0.75 mm
14 N·m (1.4 kgf·m, 10 lbf·ft)
Apply new engine oil to the
nut threads.

6. Rotate the crankshaft 180 ° clockwise

(camshaft pulley turns 90 °).

7. Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve

clearance on the No. 3 cylinder.

8. Rotate the crankshaft 180 ° clockwise

(camshaft pulley turns 90 °).

9. Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve

clearance on the No. 4 cylinder.

10.Rotate the crankshaft 180 ° clockwise

(camshaft pulley turns 90 °).

11.Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve

clearance on the No. 2 cylinder.

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1.Cylinder Head Cover

1. Check the spark plug seals for damage. If

any seals are damaged, replace it.

2. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket

and the groove.

NOTE: Check and, if necessary, replace

the head cover gasket.

3. Install the head cover gasket (A) in the

groove of the cylinder head cover (B).
Make sure the head cover gasket is
seated securely.

4. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from

the chain case and the No.5 rocker shaft
holder.

5. Clean the head cover contacting surfaces

with a shop towel.

6. Apply liquid gasket, (P/N 08718-0004 or

08718-0009) on the chain case and the
No. 5 rocker shaft holder mating areas
(A). Install the component within 5
minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

NOTE: If too much time has passed after

applying the liquid gasket, remove the
old liquid gasket and residue, then
reapply new liquid gasket.

7. Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark

plug tubes. Place the cylinder head cover
(B) on the cylinder head, then slide the
cover slightly back and forth to seat the
head cover gasket.

8. Inspect the spark plug seals for damage.

9. Inspect the cover washers (C). Replace

any washer that is damaged or
deteriorated.

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10.Tighten the bolts in two steps. In the

final step torque bolts, in sequence, to 12
N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft).

NOTE:
Wait at least 30 minutes before filling
the engine with oil.
Do not run the engine for at least 3
hours after installing the head cover.

11.Install the two bolts (A).

12.Connect the breather hose (B).

13.Install the dipstick (C).

2.Ignition Coil

1. Install the ignition coils.

3.Ignition Coil Cover

1. Install the ignition coil cover.

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Portions of materials contained herein are sourced from American Honda Motor Inc., Co.

Copyright 2009 - 2018 Service Repair Solutions, Inc.

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