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
Design Specifications
]TEMMETRICENGLISHNOIES
:' vENSTONSOveralllength 3 DOOR
4 DOOR
Ov€rallWidth
Overall Height 3 DOOR
4 DOOR
Wheelbase 3 DOOR
4 DOOR
Track F/R
Ground Clearance
Seating Capacity
4.380 mm
4.525 mm
'1,710 mm
1,335 mm
1,370 mm
2,570 mm
2,620 mm
't,475/1,470 mm
150 mm
Four (3 DOOR)
172.1in
178.1 in
67.3 in
52.6 in
101.2 in
103.1 in
5|8.1/57.9 in
Five (4 DOOR)
,rerght (usA)cross V€hicle Weight Rating {GVWR)3,680lbs
'le,ght {CANADA)Gross Vehicls Weight Rating {GVWR)1,670 kg
:\GINEType81881 engine
818C1 engine
Cylinder Arrangement
Bore and Stroke
Displacement
Compression Ratio
81881
818C1
81881
B18C I
81881
B 18C1
81881
818C1
engrne
engane
engrne
engine
engine
engine
engine
engine
L!brication Systom
OilPump Displacement
Wster Pump Displacement
FuelRequired
81881
B18C 1
81881
B 18C1
91881
engrne
engrne
engine
engine
engine
818C1 engine
Water-cooled, 4-stroke DOHC
gasoline engine
Watercooled, 4-stroke DOHC
VTEC gasoline engine
Inline 4-cylinder, transverse
81.0 x 89.0 mm
81.0 x 87.2 mm
1,834 cm3 (mf )
1,797 cm3 (m{)
3.19 x 3.50 in
3.19 x 3.43 in
112 cu-in
110 cu-in
9.2:1
10.0 : 1
Eelt driven, OOHC 4 valve per cylinder
Belt driven, DOHC VTEC
4 valve per cylinder
Forced and wet sump, trochoid pump
50, {53 US qt, 44 lmp qt)/minute'l
71 f {75 US qt, 62 lmp qt)/minute"
140 f (148 US qt, 123 lmp qt)/minute*!
140 f (148 US qt. 123 lmp qt)/minute*'
UNLEADED gasoline with 86 Pump
Octane Numb€r or higher
Premium UNLEADED gasoline wilh
91 Pump Octane Number or higher
STARTERTypo
NormalOutput
NominalVoltage
Hour Rating
Direction of Rotation
Weight
Gear reduction
1.4 kW
12V
30 seconds
Clockwise as viewed lrom g6ar end
3.7 k9 | 8.3lbs
CLUTCHClutch Type
Clutch Facing Area
M/TSingle plate dry, diaphragm spring
Torq!e converter
203 cm' I 31 sq-in
TRANSMISSIONTransmission Type M/T
Primary Reduction
Synchronized 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
Electronically controlled
4-speed automatic. 1 rcverse
Diract 1 : 1
'1: At 6,000 engine
'2: At 7,600 engine
rpm
rpm
(cont'd)
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Design Specifications
{cont'd}
lTEMMETRICI€iIGLISHINOTES
TRANSMISSIONTypeEngine typoManual transmission81881 | 818C1
G6ar Ratio 1st2nd3rd4th5thRov€rs€
3.2301.9001.2690.966o.7113.000
3.230r.9(X)1.3601.0340.'t873.000
Fin6l Reduction Gear typeGear ratioSingle helicalge.r4.2664.400
TypeAutomatic transmission
Gear Ratio 'l6t
znd3rd4thRevelse
2.7221.4640.97s0.6381.954
Final R€duction Goar typoGear ratioSingle helic6lgoar4.357
AIRCONDITIONINGCooling Capacity3,570 Kcal/h14,166 BTU/I
Compr6ssor Type/MakeNo. ol CylinderCaPtcityMax. SpsedLubricant C6pacity
Lubricrnt Type
swash-plare/NIPPoNDENSO10150 ml /rcv | 9.15 cu-in/r€v7,600 rpm140 mf | 1-2Bll ozI l.;3 tmp ozND-O|L8 (P/N 38899 - PR7 - A01)
Cond6ns€r TypeCorrugated fin
Evaporator TypeCorrugatod tin
Blower TypeMotor InputSpeed ControMax. Capachy
Sirocco tan200 w12 v4-speed450 m3/h | 15,900 cu lvh
Temperature ControlAirmix type
Compressor Clutch TypePowor ConsumptionDry, singlo plate, poly-V-b€lt driv640 W max./12 V at 68"F {20'C)
Refrigerant TypeOu.ntityHFC-134a (R-134a)
zoo-Ss I 24.7-l.aoe
STEERINGSYSTEMTypeOverall RatioTurns, Lock-to-LockSreering Wheel Dia.
Power assisted, rack and pinion16.12.98380 mm | 15.0 in
SUSPENSIONType Front
Roar
Shock Absorb€r, Front and Rear
Independent double wishbono,coil spring with st6bilizerIndependont double wishbong.coil spring with stabilizerTelescopic, hydraulic nitrogen gas-tilled
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Lubrication Points
For the details ol lubrication points and type of lubricants to be spplied, reter to the illustrated index and various workprocedure (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Instatlation, etc.) contained in each section.
No.LUBRICATION POII\ITSLUBRICAI\IT
IEngineAPI Service Grade: Use SG or SH "Energy Conserving
II" grade oil.
The oil container may also display the API Certifications€al shown below. Make sure it says'For GasolineEngines.'
SAE Viscosity; See chan below.
Transmission Manual
Automatic
API Service Grades: SF or SG
SAE Viscosity: 1O W-3O or 1O W-4O
Honda Premium Formula or DEXRON@ II
Automatic transmission fluid
3Brake line (lncludes Anti-lock brake linelBrake fluid DOT3 or DOT4
4Clutch lineBfake tluid DOT3 or DOT4
Power steering gearboxSteoring grease P/N 08733-BO7OE
Release fork (Manual transmission)Supe. High Temp Urea Grease (P/N O8798*9OO2)
8
Throttle wire end {Dashboard lower Danel holel
C.uise cont.ol actuatot wire end
{Dashboard lower Danel holel
Silicone grease
I
10'I ' l
12
13
14
15
to
17
18
Throttle cable end (Throttle linkl
Cruise control actuator cable end lActuator link)
Brake master cvlinder Dushrod
Clutch master cylinder pushrod
Engine hood hinges and engine hood latch
Batte.v terminals
Fuel fill lid
Hatch hinges or trunk hinges
Door hinges. upper and lowet
Door oDen detent
.Multi-purpose grease
19Rear brake calioersRust-p,eventive agant
20Power steering systemHonda power steering tluid-V
21Air conditioning compressorRetrigerant oit ND-otL8 |PlN 38899-pR7-A01)(For Relrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))
-20 0 20 r}() 60 ao loooF
-30 -20 -'to o 10 20 30 40"c
Recolnmendod engine oilEngine oil viscosity torambient tgmpelalure rangos
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
19. Remove the radiator cap.
@@ u"" care whan removing the ladiatol
cap to avoid scalding by hot engine coolant ol ateam.
20. Raise the hoist to full height.
21. Remove the front tires/wheels and the splash shield.
Drain the engine coolant (see page 1O-5).
a Loosen the drain plug in the radaator.
Drain the transmission oil or fluid. Reinstall the dtain
plug using a new washer.
Drain the engine oil. Reinstall the drain plug using
a new wasner.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten tho drain plug.
22.
24.
6 x 1.O mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf'm'7.2 tbf.ft)26.
25. Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses and the
heater hoses.
LOWER RADIATORHOSE
(Automatic transmission) Remove the ATF cooler
hoses.
{cont'd)
UPPER RADIATOR
HOSE
5-7
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
Flywheel and Drive Plate
Replacement
Manual Transmission:
Remove the eight flywheel bolts, then separate the lly-
wheel from the crankshaft flange. After installation,
tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
r10.5 kgi.m,76lbt.ftl
RING GEAR HOLOERo?LAB - PV00100,07924 - PO2IX)03 or07924 - PD20/m 2
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Automatic Transmission:
Remove th€ eight drive plate bolts, then separate the
drive plate from the crankshaft flange, After installation,
tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
r t.0 mmt,l N.m(7.5 kg{.m, 54 lbf.ft}
7-7
PGM-FI System
Heated Oxygen Sensor lHO2Sl
ztRcot{lAELEiIE'{T
HEATER
- --.'!- - -__-
lrPl _l !l-
-fi-l: The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) indicates Diagnostic Troubls Code (DTC) 1: A problsm in
/? the Heated Oxygen Sonsor (HO2S| circuit.
The Heated Oxygen Sensor IHO2S) det€cts th6 oxygon contont in th6 exhaust gas and signals th6 ECM. In operation,
the ECM receiv€s th6 signals trom the sensor and vari€s the duration during which tu6l is iniocted. To stabilize thd sen-aor's output, tho sensor has 8n intarnal heater and the sensor olemant is coatod with a catslyst. The HO2S is installod
in TWC housing (B18Cl engine) or exhaust pipe B (Bl8Bl €ngine).
sEl{SORTERMII{ALS
:tz-t6l-/ --.- \
VOLTAGE (V}sTotcHtoltETncAIR-FUEL BANO
HEATEBTEBMIT{ALSRICH - AN. - LEAI{FUELRATIO- Th! mll h.. bo.n raportad on.- Wlth thr SCS rhon coon cto.connoctad lr.. p!9. 1t-341,cod. t l. Indlcltrd.
Oo th€ ECM Res€t Procodure {soopag€ 11-35).
Stan the 6ngine. Hold th6 engine
A3,qgq rpm with no load {A/T in
Lryl or lll position, M/T in nourralluntil the radiator lan com6s on.then lot it idle lor ot least on6minutg beforo road t€6tin0.
Connoct ths SCS short connoctorto th6 sorvic€ check connectorlsoo p.g6 1 1-34).
Rood t€st witlthe automatictransmission in L?l position (M/T:4th gear).Stsrting st l,600 rpm, acc6lorateu6ing wide open throttlo for atlesgt 5 seconds. Thsn dgcol€rstefor at lorst 5 s€conds with th€throttlo completoly closed.
Intarmittd[ t llurc, lyri.m b Of!l thla tlmc. Ch.ck lor poor con-nacdona o? loota wlrat |l C223(loc.trd at right $ock towo.l,Cr 13 (HO2S| lnd ECM.
Ooes the MIL blink and doos itindic6t6 cod6 1?
Go to plga and partonn tad fotcod. 43 lr.a p.go l1-501.
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