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Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 10. Remove the tape adhesive residue from the No. 1 camshaft journal. 11. Make sure the punch marks on the VTC actuator and exhaust camshaft sprocket are facing up, then set the camshafts in the rocker shaft holder (see step 6 ). 12. Set the camshaft holders and chain guide B in place (see step 7 ). 13. Torque the camshaft holder bolts to the specified torque (see step 8 ). 14. Hold the camshaft, and turn the VTC actuator clockwise until you hear it click. Make sure to lock the VTC actuator by turning it. 15. Install the cam chain (see CAM CHAIN INSTALLATION ). 16. Adjust the valve clearance (see VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT ). VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT Special Tools Required Tappet adjust wrench set 07MAA-PR70100 1. Remove the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL ). 2. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The punch mark (A) on the variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator and the punch mark (B) on the exhaust camshaft sprocket should be at the top. Align the Fig. 12: Identifying Punch Mark On Variable Valve Timing Control (VTC) Actuator 3. Select the correct thickness feeler gauge for the valves you're going to check. Valve Clearance NOTE: Adjust the valves only when the cylinder head temperature is less than 100°F
2007 Honda Element EX 2007-2008 ENGINE Cylinder Head - Element
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