Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 433

Fig. 122: Positions For Warpage Checking

ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1. Remove the cam chain (see CAM CHAIN REMOVAL ).

2. Loosen the rocker arm adjusting screws (A).

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Fig. 123: Loosening The Rocker Arm Adjusting Screws

3. Remove the camshaft holder bolts. To prevent damaging the camshafts, unscrew the bolts two turns at a

time, in a crisscross pattern.

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Fig. 124: Camshaft Holder Bolts Loosening Sequence

4. Remove the cam chain guide B, camshaft holders, and camshafts.

5. Insert the bolts (A) into the rocker shaft holder, then remove the rocker arm assembly (B).

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Fig. 125: Removing The Rocker Arm Assembly

ROCKER ARM & SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

NOTE:

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Identify parts as they are removed to ensure reinstallation in original
location.

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Inspect the rocker arm shaft and rocker arms (see ROCKER ARM & SHAFT
INSPECTION ).

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The rocker arms must be installed in the same positions if reused.

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When removing or installing the rocker arm assembly, do not remove the

2004 Acura TSX

2004 ENGINES 2.4L DOHC VTEC - TSX