Rocker Arm and Shaft Inspection (J35Z3 Engine)

Rocker Arm and Shaft Inspection

1. Remove the rocker arm assembly Rocker Arm Assembly Removal (J35Z3 Engine).

2. Disassemble the rocker arm assembly Rocker Arm and Shaft Disassembly/Reassembly (J35Z3 Engine).

3. Measure the diameter of the shaft at the first rocker location.






4. Zero the gauge (A) to the shaft diameter.






5. Measure the inside diameter of the rocker arm, and check it for an out-of-round condition.













6. Repeat for all rockers and both shafts. If the clearance is over the limit, replace the rocker shaft and all over-tolerance rocker arms. If any intake rocker arm needs replacement, replace all rocker arms in that set (primary and secondary).

VTEC Rocker Arms

7. Inspect the rocker arm pistons (A). Slide them into the rocker arms. If they do not move smoothly, replace the rocker arm set.

NOTE:

- Apply new engine oil to the rocker arm pistons when reassembling.
- When removing the rocker arm pistons from the intake secondary rocker arm (B), carefully apply air pressure to the oil passage of the rocker arm.





8. Reassemble the rocker arm assembly Rocker Arm and Shaft Disassembly/Reassembly (J35Z3 Engine).

9. Install the rocker arm assembly Camshaft, Rocker Arm Assembly, Camshaft Seal, and Pulley Installation (J35Z3 Engine).