Honda Element. Manual - part 395

Fig. 120: Identifying Camshafts 
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7. Set the camshaft holders (B) and cam chain guide B (C) in place.  

8. Torque the bolts in the specified sequence. 

Specified Torque  

8 mm Bolts: 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)  

6 mm Bolts: 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.8 lbf.ft)  

6 mm Bolts: (21), (22), (23)  

Fig. 121: Identifying Camshaft Bolts Torque Sequence 
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9. Install the cam chain (see CAM CHAIN INSTALLATION ), and adjust the valve clearance (see 

NOTE:

If the engine does not have bolt(21), skip it and continue the torque 
sequence.

 

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VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT ). 

CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION 

Install the cylinder head in the reverse order of removal: 

1. Install a new coolant separator in the engine block whenever the engine block is replaced. 

Fig. 122: Installing Coolant Separator In Engine Block 
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2. Clean the cylinder head and engine block surface.  

3. Install the new cylinder head gasket (A) and dowel pins (B) on the engine block. Always use a new 

cylinder head gasket. 

Fig. 123: Installing Cylinder Head Gasket And Dowel Pins On Engine Block 
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4. Set the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC). Align the TDC mark (A) on the crankshaft sprocket with the 

pointer (B) on the engine block. 

Fig. 124: Aligning TDC Mark On Crankshaft Sprocket With Pointer 
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5. Install the cylinder head on the engine block.  

6. Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. 

Fig. 125: Measuring Diameter Of Cylinder Head Bolt At Point A And Point B 
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7. If either diameter is less than 10.6 mm (0.42 in.), replace the cylinder head bolt.  

8. Apply new engine oil to the threads and flange of all the cylinder head bolts.  

9. Torque the cylinder head bolts in sequence to 40 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft). Use a beam-type torque 

wrench. When using a preset-type torque wrench, be sure to torque slowly and do not over torque. If a 
bolt makes any noise while you are torquing it, loosen the bolt and torque it from the first step. 

 

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Fig. 126: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Sequence 
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10. After torquing, torque all cylinder head bolts in two steps (90° per step). If you are using a new cylinder 

head bolt, torque the bolt an extra 90°. 

Fig. 127: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence 
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11. Install the rocker arm assembly (see ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ).  

12. Install the cam chain (see CAM CHAIN INSTALLATION ).  

13. Torque the three bolts (A) securing the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve bracket, and 

torque the two bolts (B) securing the harness brackets. 

NOTE:

Remove the cylinder head bolt if you torqued it beyond the specified 
angle, and go back to step 6 of the procedure. Do not loosen it back to the 
specified angle.

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE Cylinder Head - Element