Rocker Arm and Shaft Disassembly/Reassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Honda Fit, 2012 Honda Fit, 2011 Honda Fit, 2010 Honda Fit, and 2009 Honda Fit. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Identify each part as it is removed so that each item can be reinstalled in its original position.
Inspect the rocker arm shaft and the rocker arms (see ROCKER ARM AND SHAFT INSPECTION ).
If reused, the rocker arms must be installed in the their original location.
Remove the rocker shaft bolt before removing the rocker shaft from the rocker shaft holder bridge.
Prior to reassembling, clean all the parts in solvent, dry them, and apply new engine oil to any contact points, the bearing surfaces, and lost motions.
When replacing the rocker arm assembly, remove the fastening hardware from the new rocker arm assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Rocker Arm & Shaft Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.