Honda Element. Manual - part 382

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2. Set the camshafts to TDC. The punch mark (A) on the VTC actuator and the punch mark (B) on the 

exhaust camshaft sprocket should be at the top. Align the TDC marks (C) on the VTC actuator and 
exhaust camshaft sprocket. 

Fig. 35: Aligning TDC Marks On VTC Actuator And Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket 
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3. To hold the intake camshaft, insert one of the pins (C) from the camshaft lock pin set into the 

maintenance hole in the camshaft position (CMP) pulse plate A and through the hole in the No. 5 rocker 
shaft holder (D). 

Fig. 36: Identifying Camshaft Lock Pin Set And Camshaft Position (CMP) Pulse Plate 
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4. To hold the exhaust camshaft, insert the other pin from the camshaft lock pin set into the maintenance 

hole in the camshaft position (CMP) pulse plate B and through the hole in the No. 5 rocker shaft holder. 

 

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5. Install the cam chain on the crankshaft sprocket with the colored link plate (A) aligned with the mark (B) 

on the crankshaft sprocket. 

Fig. 37: Aligning Mark On Crankshaft Sprocket 
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6. Install the cam chain on the VTC actuator and the exhaust camshaft sprocket with the punch marks (A) 

aligned with the center of the two colored link plates (B). 

Fig. 38: Aligning Center Of Colored Link Plates 
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7. Install the cam chain guide A and the tensioner arm (B). 

 

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Fig. 39: Identifying Cam Chain Guide And Tensioner Arm With Torque Specifications 
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8. Install the auto-tensioner. 

Fig. 40: Identifying Auto-Tensioner With Torque Specification 
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9. Install cam chain guide B. 

 

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Fig. 41: Identifying Cam Chain Guide With Torque Specification 
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10. Remove the pin from the auto-tensioner. 

Fig. 42: Identifying Pin From Auto-Tensioner 
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11. Remove the camshaft lock pin set (07AAB-RWCA120). 

 

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