1996 HONDA CIVIC ECT

4. Loosen the regulator valve on the valve inspection
tool and apply the specified air pressure.
Specified Air Pressure:
250 kPa {2.5 kgf/cm', 36 psil
PRIMARY ROCKERARM
SYNCHRONIZING SYNCHRONIZINGPISTON A PISTON B
Make sure that the intake primary and secondary
rocker arms are mechanically connected by the piston
and that the mid rocker arm does not move when
oushed manuallY.
5.
MID ROCKER SECONDARYARM ROCKER ARM
SECONDARYROCKER ARM
lf any intake mid rocker arm moves independently of
the primary and secondary rocker arms, replace the
rocker arms as a set.t
1.
8.
9.
Remove the special tools.
Use a 10 mm diameter rod to depress each lost
motion assembly through its full movement.
Replace any lost motion assembly that does move
smoothly.
After inspection, check that the MIL does not come
on.
ASSEMBLY
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Valve Seals
Replacement (Cylinder head removal not requiredl
NOTE: Cylinder head removal is not required in thisprocedure.
The procedure shown below applies when using the in-
car valve spring compressor (Snap-on YA884S withY48845 - 2 A7/8" attachment).
!@@ Alway wear approved eye protection whenusing ihe in-cai valve spring compressor.
1. Turn the crankshaft so that the No. I and the No. 4pistons are at top dead center (TDC).
2. Remove the cylinder head cover and the rocker arm
assembly.
NOTE:
. Refer to page 6-30 for rocker arm assembly
removat.
. When removing or installing the rocker armassembly, do not remove the camshaft holder
bolts. The bolts will keep the holders, springs
and rocker arms on the shaft.
. Refer to page 6-46 when installing the cylinder
head cover.
Remove the fuel injectors and the wire harness.
Using the 8 mm bolts supplied with the tool. mount
the two uprights to the cylinder head at the end
camshaft holders. The uprights fit over the cam-
shaft as shown.
lnsert the cross shaft through the top hole of thetwo uprights.
3.
4.
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Intake Valve Seals:
6. Select the 7/8 in diameter short compressor attach-ment, and fasten the attachment to the No. 4 hole of
the leve. arm with the speed pin supplied.
8.
7.lnsert an air adapto. into the spark plug hole. pump
air into the cylinder to keep the valve closed whilecompressing springs and removing the valve keepers.
Put shop towels over the oil passages to prevent
the valve keepers from falling into the cylinder
neao.
OIL PASSAGES
Position the lever arm under the cross shaft so thelever is perpendicular to the shaft and the compres-
sor attachment rests on top of the retainer for thespring being compressed. Use the front position
slot on the lever as shown.
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OIL PASSAGES
IN-CAR SPRING COMPRESSOR
SLOT

10. Using a downward motion on the lever arm, com-
.press the valve spring and remove the keepers from
the valve stem. Slowly release pressure on the
spring.
11. Remove the valve seals (see page 6-38).
12. Install the valve seals {see page 6-43).
13. Install the springs, the retainers and the keepers in
reverse order of removal.
Exhaust Valvs Sesls:
Select the 7/8 in. diameter short compressor attach-
ment, and fasten the attachment to the No. 2 hole of
the lever arm with the speed pin supplied.
Position the lever arm under the cross shaft so the
lever is perpendicular to the shaft and the compres-
sor attachment rests on top of the retainer for the
spring being compressed. Use the front position
slot on the lever as shown.
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IN-CAR SPRING COMPRESSOR
7/8 in SHORT ATTACHMENT
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16.Using a downward motion on the lever arm, com-
press the valve spring and remove the keepers from
the valve stem. Slowly release pressure on the
spnng.
Remove the valve seals {see page 6-38),
Install the valve seals (see page 6-43).
Install the springs, the retainers and the keepers in
reverse order of removal.
Repeat steps 6 to 19 on the other cylinders.
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19.
20.
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Timing Belt
Illustrated lndex
NOTE:
. Refer to page 6-20 for how to position the crankshaft and pulley before installing the belt.
. Mark the direction of rotation on the belt before removing.
a Do not use the upper cover and lower cover for storing removed items,
. Clean the upper cover and lower cover before installing.
. Replace the ca mshaft seals and cra n kshaft sea ls if there is oil leakage.
. Refer to page 6-16 before installing the timing belt.
CYLINDER HEADCOVERReler to page 6-46when installing.
HEAD COVEB GASKETReplaco when l6akin9,domaged or deteriorated.Apply liquid gasket at
th€ lour corners of thetecessos.
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TIMING BELTInspection, page 6-18Adjustment, page 6-18Removal, page 6-19Installation. page 6-20
I x 1.25 mm3t N.m {3.8 kgf'm, 27 lbfftl
Apply engine oilto the bolt
thleads.
CRANKSHAFT SPEED FI.UCTUATION
lcr(Fl sENsoRReplacement, Page 6-22
UPPER COVEB
lnstallwithsurface facing in.
TIMING BELTDRIVE PULLEYReplacement, page 6_16
6x1.0mm9.8 N'm 11.0 kgt m,7.2 tbf.ft)NUBBER SEALSReplace when damagedor deledorated.
LOWER COVER
FUBBERPLUG
CRANKSHAFT PULLEYReplacement, page 6'16
PULLEY BOLTlil x 1.25 mm20 N.m 12.0 kgt.m,14 lbt'ft) + 90"Replacement, page 6'16Do not us6 an impactwrench when installing.
x 1.0 mmBOLT o-RING10 x 1,25 mm Reolace.14 N.m {,1.5 kgt m, 33 lbt ftl
6x1.0mmt2 N.m 11.2 kgf'm,8.7 tbt f0
9.E N'm (1.0 kgt.m,?.2 tbf.ftl\.-,o
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Timing Belt
Inspection
1.
2.
3.
Remove the cylinder head cover.
. Refer to page 6 46 when installing.
Remove the upper cover (see page 6 19).
Inspect the timing belt for cracks and oil or coolantsoakrng.
NOTE:
. Replace the belt if oil or coolant soaKeo.. Remove any oil or solvent that gets on the belt.
Rotate pulleyand inspect belt.
After inspecting, retorque the crankshaft pullev bolt{see page 6- 16).
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Tension Adjustment
CAUTION: lt*ays aa;j"t the timing bett rension withthe engine cold.
NOTE:
. The tensioner is spring loaded to apply tension to thebelt automatically after making the following adjustment.
. Always rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise whenviewed from the pulley side. Rotating it clockwisemay result in improper adjustment of the belt ten-sion.
. lnspect the timing belt before adjusting the belt ten-ston.
1.Remove the cylinder head cover.
. Refer to page 6,46 when installing.
Remove the upper cover (see page 6,'19).
Rotate the crankshaft five or six revolutions to setthe belt.
Set the No. 'l piston at TDC (see page 6-21).
Loosen the adjusting bolt 180'.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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ADJUSTING BOLT44 N.m {4.5 kgt m,33 rbf.ft)
7.
8.
Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise three teethon the camshaft pulley.
Tighten the adjusting bolt.
After inspecting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt(see page 6-16).

Removal
NOTE:
. Replace the timing belt at 105,000 miles (168.000 km)
according to the maintenance schedule (normal con-
ditions/severe conditions).
lf the vehicle is regularly driven in one or more of the
followlng conditions, replace the timing belt at 60.000
miles (U.S.A.) 100,000 km {Canada).
.In very high temperatures (over 110'F.43'C)
. In very low temperatures (under -20'F, -29"C)'
! Turn the crankshaft pulley so the No. 1 piston is at
top dead center (TDC) before removing the belt (see
page 6'21).
. Inspect the water pump before installing the timing
belt {see Page 10-14).
1. Remove the splash shield (see page 5-7).
2. Loosen the mounting bolt and lock bolt. then remove
the power steering (P/S) pump belt and pump
MOUNTING BOLT
8 x 1.25 mm2il N m 12.4 kgl m, 17 lbf'ft)
P/S PUMPBELT
I x 1.25 mm24 N m (2.4 kgf m, 17 lbt ft)
Loosen the idler pulley center nut and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (AVC) com-
pressor belt (see Page 5-6).
Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt, then remove
the alternator belt.
ALTERNATORBELTLOCK BOLTI x 1.25 mm24 N.m 12.4 kgf.m,r? tbI.ft)
3.
MOUNTING NUT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m 14.5 kgl m,
33 rb{ ft)
5. Remove the dipstick, then remove the upper cover
and idler PulleY bracket
NOTE: Do not use the upper cover to store removed
items.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,7.2
IDLERI x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgl.m, 17 lbf'ft)BRACKET
6. Remove the upper bracket {see page 6-29)
NOTE:
. Use a jack to support the engine before the upper
bracket is removed
. Make sure to place a cushion between the oil
pan and the jack.
Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-16).
Remove the lower cover and dipstick tube
NOTE; Do not use the lower cover to store removed
items.
1.
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DIPSTICK TUBE
LOWER
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf m,
7.2 rbt.ft)
(cont'd)
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Replace.

3. Install the timing belt tightly in the sequence shown'
OTiming belt drive pullev (crankshaft) )@Adjusting
pulley -towater pump pulley J@Camshatt pulley'
NOTE: Make sure the timing belt drive pulley and
camshaft PulleY are at TDC
7.
Loosen and retighten the adiusting bolt to tension
the timing belt.
lnstall the lower cover and upper cover.
NOTE: Clean the upper and lower covers before
installation.
lnstall the crankshaft pulley, then tighten the pulley
bolt (see page &16)
Rotate the crankshaft pulley about five or six turns
counterclockwise so that the timing belt positions
on the Pulleys.
Adjust the timing belt tension (see page 6-18).8.
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9. Check that the crankshaft pulley and camshaft pul-
ley are both at TDC.
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY:
CAMSHAFT PULLEY:
lf the camshaft and crankshaft pulleys are not posi-
tioned at TDC, remove the timing belt and adjust
the position following the procedure on page 6-20'
Then reinstall the timing belt.
After installation, adjust the tension of each belt
. See section 23 for alternator belt tension adjust-
ment.
a See section 22 tot NC compressor belt tension
adjustment.
. See section 17 for P/S pump belt tension adjust
ment,
(wHrTE)
"UP" MARK
TDC MARK
11.
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Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation (CKF) Sensor
2.
3.
5.
Replacement
4.
1.
6x1.0mm'12 N.m {1.2 kgt.m,8.7 tbf.ft)
6. Installthe CKF sensor in reverse order of removal.
Remove the cylinder head cover.
NOTE: Refer to page 6-46 when installing.
Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6_16),
Remove the upper cover and dipstick/tube {seepage 6-19).
Remove the lower cover and idler pulley bracket(see page 6-19).
Disconnect the CKF sensor connector, then removethe CKF sensor.
CKF SENSORCONNECTOR
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