3.0L V6 Engine: Adjustments Honda Accord VI

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

1. Ensure engine temperature is less than 100°F (38°C). On 1999 models, remove throttle body cover, ignition wire cover and intake manifold covers. On 2000 models, remove throttle body cover intake manifold cover and intake manifold cover stay. (Scheme 1) On all model years, remove EVAP control canister hose from throttle body. Remove vacuum hose, breather pipe and intake air duct. Loosen throttle cable and cruise control lock nuts to slip throttle and cruise control cables out of accelerator linkage, and remove throttle and cruise control cables. Take care not to bend cables when removing them. Remove brake booster vacuum hose, vacuum hoses and PVC hose. On 1999 models remove vacuum hose, breather hose and water by-pass hose. On all models, remove intake manifold, valve covers, and front upper cover. Rotate engine until No. 1 piston TDC mark on front camshaft sprocket is aligned with mark on rear of front cover. (Scheme 2) Adjust cylinder No. 1 to proper specification as necessary. See «VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATION»(ref-8308-S11205466612000082200000) table.
2. Rotate crankshaft clockwise until No. 4 piston TDC mark on front camshaft sprocket is aligned with mark on rear of front cover. Adjust cylinder No. 4 to proper specification as necessary. See «VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATION»(ref-8308-S11205466612000082200000) table.
3. Rotate crankshaft clockwise until No. 2 piston TDC mark on front camshaft sprocket is aligned with mark on rear of front cover. Adjust cylinder No. 2 to proper specification as necessary.
4. Rotate crankshaft clockwise until No. 5 piston TDC mark on front camshaft sprocket is aligned with mark on rear of front cover. Adjust cylinder No. 5 to proper specification as necessary.
5. Rotate crankshaft clockwise until No. 3 piston TDC mark on front camshaft sprocket is aligned with mark on rear of front cover. Adjust cylinder No. 3 to proper specification as necessary.
6. Rotate crankshaft clockwise until No. 6 piston TDC mark on front camshaft sprocket is align with mark on rear of front cover. Adjust cylinder No. 6 to proper specification as necessary.

VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATION

Scheme 1

Scheme 2

TIMING BELT ADJUSTMENT

Timing belt has an automatic tensioner. No adjustment is required.