
INTRODUCTION
How to Use This Manual
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1. A table of contents. or an exploded view index showing:
a Parts disassemblv sequence.
a Bolt toroues and thread sizes.
a Page references to descriptions in text.
2. Disassemblv/assembly procedures and tools.
3. InsDection.
4. Testing/troubleshooting.
5. Repair.
6. Adiustments.
Special Information
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Specificationstrtl:{lt'
Maintenance4Pi
Engine
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Fuel and Emissions Za
*Transaxle
*Steeringr-\
lDl\.t/
* Brakes
(lncludins !TEg)o
*Electrical J--*
(lncludins ISBE)
First Edition 7/93 1448 pages
All Rights Reserved
Specifications Apply to U.S.A. and Canada
HONDA MOTOR CO.,LTD,
Service Publication ottice
As sections with r includ€ SRS components.
special precautions are lequiled when servicing.

Standards and Service Limits
Engine Lubrication - Section g
Cooling - Section t0
ng the coolant in the reservoir and that remaining in the engine.
eclton u _
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEW}SERVICE LIMTT
g talter
tiher
g filter
Engine oilCapacity etaet engine
f (US qt, lmp qt)
818C1 engine
Inner-to-outer rotor clearance
Pump horising-to-outer rotor clearance
Pump housing-to,rotor axial clearance
rressure setting at engine oil temp. 176.F {gO.Ct
kPa lkgtcm,, psi) At idte
At 3,000 rpm
4.6 {4.9, 4.0}tor engine overhaul
3.8 (4.0, 3.3) for oil change, inctudin
3.513.7, 3.11 for oil change, without
4.8 {5.1, 4.2) for engine overhaul
4.0 (4.2, 3.5) lor oit change, includin
3.7 i3.9 3 3l fdr ^il .hi
Oil pump
0.04 - 0.16 (0.002 - 0.006)
0.10 - 0.19 (0.004 _ 0.007)
0.02 - 0.07 (0.001 , 0.003)
0.20 (0.008)
0.21 (0.008)
0.1s (0.006)
Relief valve
70 (0.7, 10) min.
3{0 {3.5,50) min.
MEASUBEMENTSTANDARD INEWI
RadialorCoolant capacity I {US qt, lmp
I Including engine, heater, I
I cooling line and reservoir I
Reservoir capacity:
0.61 (0.63 US qt,0.53 tmp qt)
q0 81881 engine
818C1 engine
Opening pressure kPa (kgf/cm?, psi)
start to open oF (.C)
Fully open .F (.C)
Valve lift at fully open
lhermoswitch "ON" temperature .F {oC)
Thermoswitch "OFF" temporature "F (.C)
M/T: 6.4 (6.8, 5.6)tor overhaul
4.4 (4.6.3.9) f6r s66lsn1gh66q.*
A,rf: 6.7 {7.1, 5.9) for overhaul
4.7 {5.0, 4.1) for coolant chanoe*
M/T: 6.7 {7.1, 5.9} for overhaul
4.7 {5.0, 4.1) for coolant chanoe*
,3 - 113 toss - trs, r3= Jt&
-
196 - 203 (91 - 95)
Subtract 5 - 14 (3 - 8) from actuat -ON',
169 - 176
194 (90,
8.0 (0.31)
{76 80}
temperature
Radiator cap
Thermostst
Cooling fan
3-6

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Standards andService Limits
Manual TransmissionSection 13
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEWISERVICE UMIT
Transmission oilCapacity f {US qt, lmp q02.2 {2.3, 1.9}lor oilchange2.3 (2.4, 2.0) lor assembly
MainshaftEnd playDiameter ot ball bearing contact area(clutch housing side)Diameter of 3rd gear contact areaDiameter of ball besring contact area(transmission housing side)Runo!t
0.11 - 0.18 {0,004 - 0.007)27 .977 - 27 s90 l.1.101 - 1 .1021
37.984 - 38.000 {1.495 - 1.495}27.987 - 28.000 {r.1018 - 1.1024}
0.02 (0.0008) max.
Adjust27.93 (1.10)
37.93 {1.493)21 .94 /.1.10!'
0.05 (0.002)
Mainshafi
3rd and4lh gears
t.D.
End playThickness3rd4th
43.009 - 43.025 11.6933 , 1.6939)0.06 - 0.21 (0.0024 0.0083)34.92 - 31.97 (1.3748 - 1.3768)31.12 - 31.17 11.2370 - 1.23SOl
43.08 t 1 .696)0.3 (0.012)
34.8 (1.370)
31.3 (1.2321
Mainshaft5th geart.D.End playThickness
43.009 - 43.025 (1.6933 - 1.6939)0.06 - 0.21 (0.0024 - 0.0083)31.42 - 31.47 t1.237 -1.2391
43.08 {1.696)0.3 (0.012)
31.3 (1.232)
CountershaftDiameter of needle bearing conlact areaDiameter of ball boaring contact areaDiameter of 1st gear contact areaBunout
33.000 - 33.015 (1.299 - 1.300)24.980 - 24.993 {0.9835 - 0.9840)36.984 - 37.000 (1.4561 - 1.4567)0.02 10.0008) max.
32.95 \1.297)24.94 (0.982)
36.93 {1.454)0.05 t0.002)
Countershaftlst geart.D.End play42.009 - 42.025 11.6539 - 1.6545)0.04 - 0.12 (0.0016 - 0.0047)42.08 (1.657)
Adjust
Countershaft2nd gearLD.End playThickness 81881 engino818C1 6ngine
47.009 - {7.025 11.8507 - 1.85r4)0.05 - 0.12 (0.0020 - 0.0047)34.62 - 34.67 (1.3630 - 1.3650)28.92 - 28.97 (1.1386 - 1.1405)
47.0811.854)Adjust3{.5 (1.358)
28.8 (1.134)
Spacer collar(Countershaft
2nd gear)
t.D.o.D.LengthB
36.48 - 36.49 (1.4352 - 1.4366)41.989 - 42.00011.6531 - 1.6535)29.02 - 29.04 (1.r42s - 1.1433)29.07 - 29.09 (1.1444 - 1.1453)
36.5 (1.437)
41.94 (1.651)
Spacer collar{ l'rainshaft4th andsth gears)
t.D.o.D.LengthB
31.002 - 31.012 (1.2205 - '1.2209)
37.989 - 38.000 (1.4956 - 1.4951)56.45 - 56.55 12.2224 - 2.2264126.03 - 26.08 (1.0248 - 1.0268)
31.06 ('1.223)
37.94 (1.494)
3-8

MEASUREMENISTANDARD INEW)SERVICE LIMIT
Reverse idlergear'1LD.Gear-to-reverse gear shaft clearance20.016 - 20.043 (0.7880 - 0.7891)0.036 - 0.084 (0.0014 - 0.0033)20.09 (0.7909)
0.16 (0.006)
Synchro ringRing-to-gear clearance (ring pushed against 99ar)0.85 - 1.10 (0.033 - 0.043)0.4 (0.0't6)
Oouble conesynchro ring *2Clearance {rin9 pushed against gear)
Outer synchro ring-to-gearlnner synchro ring-to-gearOuter synchro ring-to-synchro cone
0.95 r 1.68 (0.037 - 0.066)0.5 - 1.0 (0.02 - 0.04)0.5- 1.0 {0.02 -0.04)
0.6 (0.024)
0.3 (0.01)
0.3 (0.01)
Sh itt forkShift tork finger thicknessFork-to synchro sleeve clearance7.4,7.6 (0.291 - 0.299)0.35 - 0.65 (0.014 - 0.026)1.0 (0.039)
qeverse shiftShift fork pawl groove widthFork-to-reverse idler gear clearance"1" groove width at sth gear sideat reverse gear side
Fork-to-5th/reverse shift piece pin clearanceat 5th gear sideat reverse gear side
13.0 - 13.3 (0.512 - 0.524)0.5 - 1.1 10.020 - 0.043)7.40 - 7.70 (0.291 -0.303)
7.05 - 7.25 (0.278 - 0.28s)
0.4 - 0.9 {0.016 - 0.03s)0.05 - 0.45 (0.0020 - 0.018)
13907)
Shift armGroove width of change piece contact area
Change piece-to-shift arm clearance11.8 - 12.0 (0.4646- 0.4724)0.05 - 0.35 (0.002 - 0.014)0.8010.031)
Shift pieceGroove width of shift arm contact area
Shift piece'to-shift arm clearanceLD.Shift piece-to-shaft clearanceDiameter of shift Iork cont6ct areaShift piece-to-shift fork shaft clearance
7.9 - 8.0 (0.311 -0.315)
0.10 - 0.30 (0.004 - 0.012)14.000 - 14.068 {0.551 - 0.554)0.011-0.092 (0.0004 - 0.0036,1'1.90 - 12.00 (0.469 - 0.472)0.20 - 0.50 (0.008 - 0.020i
0.60 (0.024)
0.150 (0.0059)
oso to.oart
SelectorDiameter of change piece contact areaArm-to-change piece clearanceGroove widlh of interlock contact area
Arm-to-interlock clearance
11.90 - ' t2.00 (0.469 - 0.472)0.05 - 0.35 {0.002 - 0.014)10.05 - 10.15 {0.3957 - 0.3996}0.05 - 0.2s (0.002 - 0.010)
0.50 (0.020)
0.50 (0.020)
Manual TransmissionSection 13
'1:81881 engine'2 818C1 engine
- Automatic TransmissionSection 14
Unit of length: mm (in)
(cont'd)
- oEutrlrrl rr
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEWISERVICE LIMIT
TransmissionlluidCapacity I (US qt, lmp qt)5.9 16.2, 5.2)for overhaul2.7 (2.9, 2.4) for lluid change
Hydraulicpressure
I kPa lkgflcm' , psi)
Line pressure at 2,000 rpm(E or E position)830 - 880 (8.5 - 9.0, 120 - 130)780 {8.0, 110)
2nd clutch pressure at 2,000 rpm(DJ position)460 - 14.7, 67)throttle Iully closed
II830 - 880 (8.5 - 9.0, 120 - 130)
throttle more than 3/16 opened
410 {4.2.60)throttle fully closed
I780 {8.0, 110)throttle more than3/16 opened
3rd clutch pressure at 2,000 rpm(lqr posirion)
4th clutch pressure at 2,000 rPm
{E position)
2nd clutch pressure at 2,000 rPm(Elposition)830 - 880 {8.s - 9.0. 120 130)780 (8.0, 110)
1st clutch pressure at 2,000 rpm([O or E position)830 - 880 (8.5 - 9.0, 120 - 130)780 (8.0, 110)
'lst'hold clutch pressure at 2,000 rpm(Elposition)830 - 880 {8.5 - 9.0, 120 - 130}780 (8.0, 110)
Throttle pressure B Throttle fully closedThrotlle Iully opened0 - 1s {0-0.15,0- 21)830 - 880 (8.5 - 9.0, 120 - 130)780 18.0, 110)
Stall speed rpm (Check with car on level ground)2,200 - 2,600Below 2,200,above 2,600
3-9

Standards and Service Limits
Differential (Manual transmissionlSection 15
Differential (Automatic transmissionlSection 15
Steering - Section 17
' When using a new belt, adjust detlection or tension to new values. Run the engine lor 5 minutes then turn it off.Readiust detlection or tension to used belt values.
M€ASUREMENTSTANDARD INEW) SERVICE LIMIT
DifferentialPinion shaft contact area LD. 81881 engine818C1 engineCarrier'to-pinion clearance 81881 engineB18C t engineDriveshafvintermediate shaft contact area LD.81881 engine818C1 engineCarrier to driveshaft clearance 81881 engineBlSC'l engineCarrier-to-intermediate shatt clearanceB188l engine818C1 engine
18.000 - 18.016 (0.7087 - 0.7093)18.000 18.018 (0.7087 - 0.7094)0.0r3 0.045 (0.0005 - 0.0018)0.0'13 - 0.047 (0.0005 0.0019)
28.000 - 28.021 \1.1024-1.1032128.005 - 28.025 (1.1026 1.'1033)0.020 - 0.062 (0.0008 0.0024)0.045 , 0.086 {0.0018 - 0.0034)
0.050 - 0.087 (0.0020 0.0034)0.075 - 0.111 (0.0030 - 0.0044)
o. t aron,0.1 {0.006}
Differentialprnron gearEacklasht. D.Pinion geaFto-pinion shaft clearance
0.05 0.15 (0.002 0.006)'18.042 - 18.066 (0.7103 0.7113)0.055 - 0.095 (0.0022 0.0037)
Adjust
0.15 {0.006)
Sel ring-to-bearing outer race clearance 81881 engin€0 - 0.10 (0 0.004)Adjust
Differential taper roller bearing preloadStarting torque N.m {kgfcm, lbf.in) Bl8Cl engine2.1r - 3.04 {21.5 - 3 r.0, 13.0- 18.7)Adjust
MEASUREMENTSTANDARO INEWISERVICE LIM]T
Difterentialcarfl€rPinion shatt contact area l.D.Carrier-to-oinion clearanceDriveshafvintermediate shaft contact are l.D.Carrier-to-driveshatt clearance
18.000 - 18.018 {0.7087 - 0.7094)0.016 - 0.052 {0.0006 - 0.0020)28.00s 28.025 {1.1026 - 1.1033)0.025 - 0.066 (0.0010 - 0.0026)
0.1 {0.004)
0.12 (0.005)
Differentialprnron gearBacklasht.D.Pinion gear-to-pinion shaft clearance
0.05 - 0.15 (0.002 - 0.006)18.042 - 18.066 (0.7r03 - 0.7113)0.059 - 0.095 (0.0023 - 0.0037)
Adjust
0.15 (0.006)
Set ring-to-bearing outer race clearance0 - 0.r5 (0 - 0.006)Adjust
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEWI
Steering wheelRotational play at steering wheel circumferenceStaning losd at steering wheel circumferenceN {kgf, lbfl Engine running
0 - 10 {0 - 0.39)
34 \3.5,7.71
GearboxAngle of rack-guide-screw loosened from lockedposition20" i 5'
PurnpPump pressure with shut-off valve closedkPa (kgtlcm,, psi)6,400 7.400 165 75. 920 - 1. r00)
Power steeringtluidRecommended fluidFluid capacity For overhaulf (US qt, lmp q0 For fluid change
Honda power steering fluid V1.06 (1.12,0.98)
0.79 (0.83,0.70)
Power steeringbelt*Deflection with 98 N (1okgt,22lhfl
between pulleys11.5- 13.5 (0.45 0.53)with used belt8.0 - 10.010.31 0.39)with new belt
Belt tension N lkgf, lbl)Measured with belt tension gauge390 - 540 (40 - 55, 88 - 120) with used belt740 880175 90. 170 200) with new belt

Installation Sequence
NOTE: Exhaust and intake valve seals ate NOT interchangeable.
NOTE: Place th€ 6nd oI valve
spring with closelY wound coils
towrrd th€ cylinder head.
EXHAUST VALVE SEAL{8LACK SPRING}Replace.
NOTE: Installth€ v6lvo spring s€atsbeforo instslling the valv6 sesls.
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SPRNG NETAINER
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PLASTIC MALIIT
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6-23

Installation Sequence
NOTE: Exhaust and intake valve seals are NOT interchangeable.
VAIVE IGEPGNS
INTAKE VALVE SPAING
/ v^LvEsP'ittNG
*nt /^no,n
/'=\/\y
VALVE SPRING
EXHAUST VALVE SEALNOE: Place the end ofv.lv€spring with closely wound coilgloward the cvlinder h€ad.(BLACK SPRINGIReplace.
SPRING SEATNOTE: lnstallthe valvo spring se6t6bsfore installing the valv6 so6ls,
VALVE GUIDE SEAL II{STALITRKD-2EgSNOTE: Uso smalllDond oftool.
VALVE SEALR€place.
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P.%
6-69

lllustrated Index
NOTE:
. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surfaces of the right
side cover and oil pump housing before installing
them.
. Use liquid gasket, Pan No.08718 - 0001.
. Clean the oil pan gasket mating surfaces before
installing it.
Bl8Bl engine: wAsHEF
Lubricate all internal parts with engine oil during
reassemory.
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m,I lbf.ftl
6x1.0mm11 N.m (1.1 kgf.m,8lbtft)
OIL SCREEN
11 x 1.25 mm76 N.m17.8 kgl.m, 56 lbf ftlApply engine oilto the bolt
threads and the washers.NOTE: After torquingeach cap, turn crankshaftto check lor binding.
DRAIN PLUG44 N.m {4.5 kgf.m,33 tbtfr)
GASKETReplace.
6x1.0mm1'l N.m {1.1 kgt.m, I lbtft)
OIL PAN
O.RING
GASKETReplace.
BEARING CAP
12 x 1.0 mm103 N.m (10.5 kgf.m, ?6lbf ft)
MANUALFLYWHEEL
'12 x 1.0 mm74 N.m {7.5 kgt m,54lbf.ftlTorque sequence, page 7 7
DRIVE PLATECheck for cracks,
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WASHER
6x1.0mm11 N.m {1.1 kgl.m,8 tbf.frt
CRANKSHAFTEnd play, page 7-12Runout, Taper, andOut-of-Round, pages 7 12, 13Instsllation, page 7 22
MAIN BEARINGRadial clearance, page 7-8
Sel€ction, page 7-8NOTE: New main bearingsmust be selected by matching
crank and block identificationmarkrngs.
Apply liquid gasket
to block mating surface.
OIL SEALInstallation, page 7-25,
RIGHTSIDE COVERDOWEL PINSOIL PUMPOverhaul, page 8-9THRUST WASHERSGrooved sides face outward.NOTE: Thrust washer thicknessis tixed and must not be changedby grinding or shamming.
8 x 1 .25 mm2,1 N.m {2.4 kgt m,17 tbt.ft)
OIL SEALInstallation, page 8-11Apply engrneorl.Replace.
Apply liquid gasket
to block mating
6x1.0mm'11 N.m {1.1 kgf'm, 8 lbl ft)(conr'dl
7-3