Rocker Arm and Shaft Disassembly/Reassembly

NOTE:

• Identify each part as it is removed so that each item can be reinstalled in their original location.
• Remove the rocker shaft bolts before disassembling the rocker arms.
• Inspect the rocker arm shaft and the rocker arms (see ROCKER ARM AND SHAFT INSPECTION ).
• If reused, the rocker arms must be installed in their original locations.
• Bundle the rocker arms with rubber bands to keep them together as a set, and remove the bands after the rocker arms have been installed.
• Prior to reassembling, clean all the parts in solvent, dry them, and apply new engine oil to any contact points, the bearing surfaces, and the lost motion.
• Apply new engine oil to the threads of the rocker shaft bolts when installing them.
• When replacing the rocker arm assembly, remove the fastening hardware from the new rocker arm assembly.

Fig 1: Rocker Arm Assembly Replacement Components With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.