Warning/Caution Label Locations
BEFERTO- SERVICE MANUAL FOR DETAII'fD INSTRUCTION
E: DRIVER MODULE DANG€R
A: CABLE REAL CAUTION A
B: CABLE BEAL CAUTION B
A DANGER
EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE
CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH
AS COPPER, LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARM.
FUL AND IRFITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COM.
POUNDS.
STORAGE T€MPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 2OOOF
(1OOOCI. FOR PROPER HANDLING. STORAGE AND DIS-
POSAL PROCEDURES REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL,
SRS SUPPLEMEf{T.
POTSON
CONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIDE AND POTASSIUM
I{ITRATE.
FIRST AID
IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING.
FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH U'ATER 15
MINUTES. IF GASES IFROM ACID OR WATER CONTACT}
ARE INHALED. SEEK FRESH AIR. IN EVERY CASE, GET
PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
REFERTO- SERVICE MAI{UAL FOR OETAILED INSTRUCTION
C: STEERII{G WHEEL OTICE
]{OT|CE
IMPROPEB STEERII{G WIIEEL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION
DAMAGE SRS COMPONENT.
FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY.
D: DRIVER INFLATOR WAR[{|NG TAG
WARNII{G
TO PflEVE T ACCIDE]TTAL D€PLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
INJURY:
ALWAYS II{STALL THE PNOTECTIVE SHORT COI{NECTOR
O THE INFLATOR COI{I{ECTOR WHEN THE HARNESS IS
DISCONNECTED.
F: DRIVER MODULE WARNING
A, WABNING
THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND' IF ACCIDEN-
TALLY DEPIOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY I{URT OR KILL YOU.
. DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EOUIPMEI'IT OR PROB-
ING DEVICES.
THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIOENTAL OEPLOYMENT.
. NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIOE, DO NOT DISAS.
SEMALE.
. PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGXT WHEN REMOVED'
. FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL II{STRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY.
(cont'd)
1-5
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)
3-17
Removal
NOTE:
. Turn the crankshaft pulley so the No. 1 piston is at
top dead center {TDC) before removing the belt (see
page 6-51).
. Inspect the water pump when removed the timing
belt {see page 10-9).
Remove the wheel well splash shield (see page 6-
57 ).
Loosen the adiusting bolt and mounting bolts, then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt.
I x 1.25 mm2a N.m l2.a kgt.m, 17 lbt ttl
Loosen the adjusting bolt and idler pulley bracket
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (Ay'C) com-
oresso. belt.
D1INBOLT10 x 1.25 mmira N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf'ttl
AOJUSTING
ADJUSNNG
BELT
4. Loosen the adiusting nut and mounting nut, then
remove the alternator belt.
NUTI x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.a lgf.rn,17 tbf.ftl
MOUNTING NUT10 x 1.25 mm4,t N.m lia.5 kgl.m,33 tbt ftl
Remove the cruise control actuator (see page G58).
Bemove the side engine mount.
10 x 1.25 mm52 N.m 15.3 kgt m, 38 lbtftl
CNGINCMOUNT
12 x 1.25 mm74 N.m (7.5 kgt m,s4 lbf.trl
(cont'd)
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11.lnstallthe oil screen.
Installthe oil pan.
NOTE: Clean the oil pan gasket mating surfaces.
Tighten the bolts as shown below.
Torque: 12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m, 9 lbf'ft)
NOTE: Tighten the bolts and nuts in two steps and
toroue the bolts in a crisscross pattern
1' I
Oil Seal
lnstallation
The seal surface on the block should be dry.
Apply a light cost of oil to the crankshaft and to
the liD of the seal.
Drive in flywheel end seal against right side cover.
NOTE: Drive the end seal in squarely.
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2. Confirm that clearance is equal all the way around
with a fe€ler gauge.
Cler.6nce: 0.5 - 0.8 mm (0.02 - 0.03 inl
RIGHT SIDECOVER
NOTE: Reter to right column and 8-10 lor installa-
tion of the oil pump side oil seal.
lnstall sealwith thepart number sidetacing out.
7-25
Stall Speed
CAUTION:
a To plevent transmission damage, do not test stall speed fot mote than 1O seconds at a time.a Do not shift the level while raising th€ engine speed.a Be sure to remove the pressure gauge belot€ testing stall speed.
1. Engage the parking brake and block all four wheels.
2. Connect the tachometer, and start the engine.
3. Make sure the A/C switch is OFF.
4. After the engine has warmed up to normal operating temperature (the cooling lan comes on), shift into ft position.
5. Fully depress the brake pedal and accelerator for 6 to 8 seconds. and note engine speed.6. Allow 2 minutes for cooling, then repeat the test in [, fDil and @ positions.
NOTE:
a Stall speed tests should be used lor diagnostic purposes only.. Stall speed should be the same in E, tr. tr and @ positions.
Stall Speed RPM: rpm
Specification: 2,400 rymService Limit: 2,2OO-2,600 tpm
TROUBLEPROBABLE CAUSE
Stall rpm hish in E, E, I and @posrtronLow fluid level or oil pump output
Cloqged ATF strainer
Pressure regulator valve stuck closed
Slipping clutch
Stall rpm high in I positionSlippage of 1st clutch, 1st-hold clutch or 1st gear one-way clutch
Stall rpm high in @ positionSlippage of 2nd clutch
Stall rpm high in @ positionSlippage of 1st clutch, lst gear one-way clutch
Stall rpm high in @ positionSlippage of 4th clutch
Stall rpm low in E, E, I ana @positionEngine output low
Torque converter one-way clutch slipping
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Pressure Testing
(cont'dl
a Clutch Low/High P.essure Measuroment
@[ wtite resring. b€ calefut ot tha loraringflont wh66ls.
- 1. Allow the front wheels to rotate freely.
-2. Remove the cable end of the throttle control cable
from the throttle control lever.
NOTE: Do not loosen the locknuts. simplv unhookthe cable end.
CAALE END
-3. Start the engine and let it idle.
-4. Shitt the select leve. to E position.
-5. Slowly move the throttle linkage to increase enginerpm until pressure is indicaied on the oil oressuregauge.
Then release the throttle linkage, allowing the en-grne to return to an idle, and measure the Dressureresding.
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-6. With the engine idling, lift the throttle control lever
up approximately 1/2 of its possible travel and in-
crease the engine rpm until pressure is indicated
on the gauge, then measure the highest pressure
reading obtained.
- 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each clutch pressure be-
ing inspected.
Pressure Testing
(cont'dl
a Throttle B Ptsssure Measuremcnt
@@ wrril" resring, be caretut ot rhe rotaringfront wheels.
1. Allow the front wheels to rotate treelv.-2. Remove the cable end of the throttle controlcablefrom the throttle control lever.
NOTE: Do not loosen the locknuts, simply unhookthe cable end.
3. Shift the selector lever to @ or @ position.-4. Run the engine at 1,OOO rpm-5. Measure full-closed throttle B pressure.-6. Move the throttle control lever to full-opened throt-tle position.-7. Measure full-opened throttle B pressure.
PRESSURESELECTOR
POSTTTONSYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSEFLUID PRESSURE
StandardS€rvica Limit
Throttle Bloil or lDllPressure too
high
Thfottle Valve BO-15 kPa
{O-O.1 5 kgf/cm,,
0-2.1 psi)
throttle control lever
fully closed
No or low
Throttle B
pressure
83o 88O kPa(8.5-9.O kgf/cmz,
120 130 psi)
thfottle control levet
fully closed
78O kPa(8.O kgl/cm,, l lO psi)
throttle control lever
tully closed
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