Rocker Arm and Shaft Disassembly, Reassembly, and Inspection (K20C1) (2017 2018 2019 2020 2021): Reassembly: Notes

2020 Honda Civic Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard TransSECTION Notes

NOTE:Β 

  • When reassembling the intake rocker arm assembly, loosely tighten the rocker shaft bolt.
  • If reused, the rocker arms must be installed in their original locations.
  • Bundle the exhaust rocker arms with rubber bands to keep them together as a set, and remove the bands after the exhaust rocker arms have been installed.
  • Prior to reassembling, clean all the parts in solvent, dry them, and apply new engine oil to all contact points, the bearing surface, and the lost motion assembly.
  • When replacing the exhaust rocker arm assembly, remove the fastening hardware from the new exhaust rocker arm assembly.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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