Camshaft Sprocket Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.

Install the cam chain around the camshaft sprocket by alignment the reference mark (A), then install the camshaft sprocket on the camshaft.

Fig 1: Aligning Mark Camshaft Sprocket And Cam Chain
Hold the camshaft with a 27 mm open-end wrench, then tighten the bolt.
NOTE: Apply new engine oil to the bolt threads and flange.

Specified Torque: 56 N.m (5.7 kgf.m, 41 lbf.ft)

Fig 2: Holding Camshaft
Apply new engine oil to the slider surface of the cam chain tensioner slider through the oil return hole in the cylinder head.

Fig 3: Applying Engine Oil To Slider Surface Of Cam Chain Tensioner
Hold the crankshaft pulley, and set the socket wrench (A) on the camshaft sprocket bolt.

Fig 4: Holding Crankshaft Pulley And Identifying Maintenance Bolt With Torque Specifications
Turn the camshaft clockwise to compress the cam chain tensioner, then remove the 6 x 1.0 mm bolt (B).
NOTE:
- Turning torque should not exceed 44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft), when turning the camshaft.
- Do not turn the camshaft counterclockwise.
Install the maintenance bolt (C) with a new washer (D).
Install the new cylinder head plug.

Fig 5: Identifying Cylinder Head Plug
Install the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER INSTALLATION ).