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FYI: Do not rotate the camshaft during inspection.

1. Remove the dipstick, positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose and breather hose.
2. Remove the ignition coil cover, then remove the ignition coils.
3. Remove the cylinder head cover.
4. Loosen the rocker arm adjusting screws.
5. Remove the camshaft holders and camshafts.
6. Insert the bolts into the rocker shaft holder, then remove the rocker arm assembly.
7. Disassemble the rocker arm assembly.
8. Put the rocker shaft holders, camshafts and the camshaft holders on the cylinder head, then tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

FYI: Apply new engine oil to the bolt threads.

9. Seat the camshafts by pushing them toward the rear end of the cylinder head.
10. Zero the dial indicator against the end of the camshaft, then push the camshaft back and forth and read the end play. If the end play is beyond the service limit, replace the cylinder head and recheck. If it is still beyond the service limit, replace the camshaft.

• Camshaft End Play
  • Standard (New): 0.05-0.15 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)
  • Service Limit: 0.30 mm (0.012 in.)

11. Unscrew the camshaft holder bolts two turns at a time, in a crisscross pattern. Then remove the camshaft holders and the rocker shaft holders from the cylinder head.
12. Lift the camshafts out of the cylinder head, wipe them clean, then inspect the lift ramps. Replace the camshaft if any lobes are pitted, scored, or excessively worn.
13. Remove the camshaft mounting bolts, dowel pins and camshaft plates on both camshafts. Wipe them clean and lubricate the mounting bolt threads with clean engine oil. Torque the bolts to 39 Nm (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft).

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