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VTEC
Troubleshooting FlowchartVTEC Pressure Switch (cont'dl
lFrom pag6 6-39)
Disconnsct lhe 1P connectortrom the VTEC sol6noid valve.
Attach the battery positivo torminal to the GRN/WHT terminal.
Start the engine and chgck oilpressure at 5,000 rpm (lor VTECoil pr€ssure test).
ls pressure above 400 kPa(4kgt/cm,, 60 psi)?In.p.ct th. VIEC .olrnoid v.lv..
Check tor continuity betwe6n the2 terminsls on th€ VTEC prsssure
switch !nder above condition.
Sub.titut. . klown-eood ECMand rachack. |f aymplom/indica-tion goaa away rrplaca th. o?igi-n.l ECM.
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OOMMERCIALLY AVAILABIIOIL PRESSURE GAUGE
GAUGE JOIMf ADAPIORSNAPON MT2S1'10x 1.0 mm. Use new washer wheninstalling th6 soaling bolt.NOTE:Keep moasuring tim6 as shon 6s possi-
ble because engine i5 running with noload lless than ono minuto).
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WEC Solenoid Valve Inspection
Disconnect the 1P connector trom the VTEC
solenoid valve.
M€asurs resistance between th€ terminal 8nd body
grouno.
R.3bt!nc!: 1l - 30 O
lf the resistance is within specificstions, romove the
WEC sol€noid valve from the cvlindor hsad, and
check the VTEC solenoid valve filter for clogging.
. lf there is clogging, replacs the engin€ oil filter
and the engine oil.
VTEC SOT.CNOTD
12 tTln 11.2 kg[.m,8.7 lbttt]
6-41
4. lf th6 filter is not clogged, push the VTEC solenoid
valv€ with your finger and check its movement.
. lf VTEC solsnoid valve is normal, check the
engins oil pr€ssure.
6x1.0mm
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Grankshaft Pulley Bolt
Replacement
NOTE:
. Crankshaft pull€y bolt size and torqus value:
1,0 x 1.25 mm
177 N.m (18.0 kgt.m, 130 lbf'ft)
. When instslling a new crankshaft 8nd/or now pulley
bolt:
O tight6n the pulley bolt to 196 N'm (20.0 kgf'm, 145
tbf.ft).
@ looson the bolt,
@ r6tighten it to 177 N.m (18.0 kgf'm, 130 lbf'ft).
. When reinstalling the bolt, lubricate the thresds 8nd
flange with engine oil, but don't lubricate the washer
and pulley.
Lubriceto with engine oil hers.
SOCKET WRENCH, 19 mmCOi'MEBCI,ALLY AVAILABT.E
PULITY HOLDEB ATTACHMEUT,HEX slt mm, OFFSETOTMAB - PY3O1OA
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Timing Belt
lnspection
Remove the cylinder head cover.
. Refer to page 6-78 when installing.
Inspect the timing belt for cracks and oil or coolant
soaking.
NOTE:
. Replace the belt if oil or coolant soaked.
. Remove any oil or solvent that gets onthe b€lt.
Rotate pulleyand inspect b6lt.
After inspecting. retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt
to 177 N.m (18.0 kgf.m, 130 lbf.ft).
Tension Adjustment
CAUTION: Always adlust timing bslt tsnsion with th6
engine cold.
NOTE:
. The tensioner is spring-loaded to apply proper ten-
sion to the belt automatically after making the follow-
ing adjustment.
a Alwavs rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise when
viewed trom the pulley side. Rotating it clockwise
may result in improper adjustment of the belt ten-
sion.
Remove the cylinder head cover. (Refer to page 6-
78 when installing.)
Set the No. 1 piston at TDC (see page 6-51).
Rotate the crankshaft 5-6 revolutions to set the belt.
Set the No. 1 piston at TDC.4.
AINUSTING AOLT5/a N.m 15.5 kg{.m, to lbtftlFor adjustment only,
5.
7.
8.
A
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Directionrotat|on,
Loosen the adjusting bolt 1/2 turn (180') only.
Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise 3 teeth on
the camshaft pulley.
Tighten the adjusting bolr.
After adjusting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt
to 177 N.m (18.0 kgf.m, 130 lbf'ft).
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NOTE: Clean the head oil control orifice and the rocker shaft orifices when installino.
ROCKEB ARM ASSEMBLY
Apply clean engine oilto threads and washercontact surface.
81 N m (8.3 ks{ m, 60
VALVE
SPRING RETAINER
CYLINDER HEADBOLTS11 x 1.5 mm
EXI{AUST VALSPRING
INTAKE VALVE SPRING INNER
SPRING RETAINER
INTAKE VALVE SPRING OUTER
SPRING SEATVALVE SEALReplace.
SPRING SEAT
VALVE GUIDE
MOTION
VALVE SEALReplace.
ASSEMBLYINTAKE VALVE
INTAKE ROCKERORIFICE
LOST MOTIONASSEMBLY
VALVE
EXHAUST VAL
Clean.
ROCKER SHAFTDOWELPIN -,
ROCKERSHAFT ORIFICEOOWELPIN
CYLINDER HEAOGASKET13 LAYEBS OF METReplace.
SEALING BOLTS, 20 mm64 N.m 16.5 kgf.m, 47 lbtftl
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ll.Remove the engine wire harness connectors and
wi.e ha.ness clamps from the cylinder head and the
intake manitold.
Four fuel injector connectors
Intake air tempe.ature {lAT) sensor connector
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor con-
nector
TDC/CKP/CYP sensor connector
lgnition coil conn€ctor
ECT gauge sending unit connector
Throttle position (TP) sensor connector
VTEC solenoid valve connector
VTEC Dressure switch connector
Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor con-
nector
ldle air control {lAC) sensor connector
EVAP purge controlsol€noid valvo connector
Intake air bypass {lABl control solenoid valve
conneclor
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12.
13.
Remove the spsrk plug caps and distributor from
the cylinder head.
Remove the upper radiator hose, heat€r hose and
water bypass hose.
WATER BYPASS
HOSE
6r1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt m,1.2 tbtftl
14. Remove the sDlash shield.
Remove the engine ground cable.
Romovo the adjusting bolt and mounting bolts, then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and P/Spump.
. Do not disconnect the P/S hoses.
(cont'dl
15.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgl.m,7.2 tbt.ttl
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lnstallation
Installthe cylinder head in the reverse order of removal:
NOTE:
. Always use a new head and manifold gasket.
. The cylinder head gasket is a metal gasket Take care
not to bend it.
. Rotate the crankshaft, set the No. 1 piston at TDC
(page 6-51).
. Do not use the middle cover and lower cover for
storing items disassembled.
. Clean the middle cover and lower cover before instal-
lation.
a Replace the washer when damaged or deteriorated
1. tnstall the cylinder head gasket. dowel pins and the
head oil control orifice on the cylinder head
NOTE: Clean the oil control orifice when installing.
O.RINGReplace.
HEADOIL CONTROLORIFICECloan.
2. Tighten cylinder head bolts in two steps. In the first
step, tighten all bolts in sequence to about 29 N'm
(3.0 kgf.m.22 lbf'ft). In the final step, tighten in
same sequence to 81 N.m (8.3 kgnm.60 lbf'ft).
NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the bolt threads
and under the bolt head.
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TOROUE SEOUENCE
11 x 1.5 mm81 N.m {8.3 kgf.m,60 lbf ft)
Install the intake manifold and tighten the nuts in a
crisscross pattern in two or three steps, beginning
with the inner nuts.
GASKETRePlace
8 x 1.25 mm23 N.m 12.3 kgl.m.17 tbf.ftt
8 x 1.25 mm24 N,m 12.,4 kgf m,17 tbf.ft)(cont'd)
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11.
12.
13.
Cylinder Head
Installation lcont'd)
lnstallthe timing belt lsee page 6-51).
Adjust the valve clearance (see page 6-44).
Install the rubber seal in the groove of the cylinder
head cover. Seat the seal in the recesses for the
camshaft first, then work it into the groove around
the outside edges.
NOTE:
. Before installing the rubber seal. thoroughly
clean the seal and the groove.
. When installing, make sure the seal is seatedsecurely in the corners of the recesses with nogap.
COVER
6-78
14. Apply liquid gasket to the rubbe. seal at the eightcorne.s of the recesses.
NOTE:
. Use liquid gasket, Part No. 08718 - 0001.. Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry
before applying liquid gasket.
a Do not install the parts if 20 minutes or more
have elapsed since applying liquid gasket.
Instead,.eapply liquid gasket after removing oldresidue.
r After assembly, wait at least 20 minutes beforefilling the engine with oil.
Apply liquid gasket tothe shaded areas.