Rocker Arms and Shafts Inspection

Rocker Arms and Shafts Inspection

1.	Remove the rocker arm assembly.

2.	Measure the diameter of the shaft at the first rocker location.

3.	Zero the gauge (A) to the shaft diameter. A

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Measure the inside diameter of the rocker arm, and check it for an out-of-round condition. Rocker Arm-to-Shaft Clearance:  K20A6 engine:  Standard (New):    Intake:  0.025-0.052 mm (0.0010-0.0020 in.)  Exhaust:  0.018-0.056 mm (0.0007-0.0022 in.)  Service Limit:  0.08 mm (0.003 in.)  K24A3 engine:  Standard (New):  0.025-0.052 mm (0.0010-0.0020 in.)  Service Limit:  0.08 mm (0.03 in.)

5.	Repeat for all rocker arms and both shafts. If the clearance is over the limit, replace the rocker shaft and all overtolerance rocker arms. If any VTEC rocker arm needs replacement, replace rocker arms (primary and secondary, or primary, mid and secondary) as a set.

6.	Inspect the rocker arm pistons (A). Push each piston manually. If it does not move smoothly, replace the rocker arm set. NOTE: Apply oil to the pistons when reassembling. K20A6 engine: A K24A3 engine: A