1996 HONDA CIVIC piston assembly

VTEC Solenoid ValveVTEC Rocker Arms
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Inspection
1. Remove the VTEC solenoid valve assembly fromthe cylinder head. and check the VTEC solenoidvalve filter for clogging.
. lf there is clogging, replace the engine oilfilter andengine oil.
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, B,7 tbf.ftl
lf the filter is not clogged. push the VTEC solenoidvalve with your finger and check its movemenr.
. lf the VTEC solenoid valve is normal, check theengine oil pressure.
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kgtm,8.7 lbt.ft)
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Manual Inspection
1. Set the No. 1 piston at TDC.
2. Remove the ignition wire cover and the wires.
3. Remove the ignition clamps while pulling up on theIock.
6xl.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgl.m, 7.2 tbtftl
IGNITIONWIRE COVER
IGNITIONWIRE
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Remove the cylinder head cover.
NOTE: Refer to page 6-88 when installing the cylin-
der head cover.
Push the mid rocker arm on the No. 1 cylinder man-
ually.
Check that the mid rocker arm moves independently
of the primary and secondary rocker arms.
Check the mid rocker arm ot each cylinder at TDC'
. lf the mid rocker arm does not move, removs the
mid, primary and secondary rocker arms as an
assembly and check that the pistons in the mid
and primary rocker arms move smoothly.
. lf any rocker arm needs replacing, replace the
primary. mid, and secondary rocker arms as an
assembly.
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2. Plug the
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Inspection Using SPecial Tools
CAUTION:
. B€fore using tho Yalvo inspeciion tool, mako suro
that ths air pre3sure gauge on the air comprossor
indicatos ovor /rco kPa (,1 kgf/cm', 57 psi)
. In3poct ths valve closranca bafore rock$ arm impoc'
tion.
. Cover the timing beh whh I shop towel to prcvenl
gstting oil on the bolt'
. Chock ths mid rocker arm of each cylindll at TDC'
1. Remove the cYlinder head cover.
NOTE: Rsfer to page 6-86 when installing the cylin-
der head cover.
relief hole with the special tool (Air Stop-
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3. Remove the bolt and washer from the inspection
hole and connoct the an air pressure regulator with
a 0 - 100 psi gauge.
AIF STOPPEBTNSPECTION HOIEOTLA' - PR3O2OA
t0 x 1.0 mrn20 N.m {2.0 kgf m,14 tbt'fr)
AIR PRESSUREREGULATOR{Cornm.rcirlly avril.bl.lBEGULATOR VALVE. Pull the lever andturn to adjust.{cont'd}
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VTEC Rocker Arms
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Inspection Using Special Tools (cont,dl
Loosen the valve on the regulator and apply thespecified air pressure.
Specified Air Pressuro:
250 kPa {2.5 kgtlcm,, 36 psil- 490 kPa {5.0 kgtcm,, 7t psil
Make sure that the primary and secondary rockerarms are mechanically connected by the pistonsand that the mid rocker arms do no. move wnenpushed manually.
SECONDARYROCKER ARM
. lf any mid rocker arm moves independently ofthe primary and secondary rocker arms, replacethe rocker arms as a set.
Remove the tools.
Check the operation of the lost motion assembly bypushing on the mid rocker arm. The lost motionassembly should compress fully and operatesmoothly through its full stroke. Replace the assem_bly if it does not work smoothly.
After inspection. check that the Malfunction Indi_cator Lamp {MlL) does not come on.
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Rocker Arms and Lost Motion Assemblies
Inspection
NOTE: When reassembling the primary rocker arm, care-
fully apply air pressure to the oil passage of the rocker
arm.
PRIMARY ROCKER ARM
MID ROCKER ARM
Inspect each rocker arm piston. Push it manually
- lf it does not move smoothly. replace the rocker
arm assemDly.
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SECONDARY
Check prston movement
NOTE:
. Apply oilto the pistons when reassembling.
. Bundle the rocker arms with a rubber band to
keep them together as a set.
PISTONS
PRIMARY
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2. Remove the lost motion assembly from the cylinder
head and inspect it. Test it by pushing the plunger
with your finger,
- lf the lost motion assembly does not move
smoothly, replace it.
LOST MOTION ASSEMBLY
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NOTE: New rod bearings must be selected by matching connecting rod assembly and crankshaft(see page 7,11).identification markings
Lubricate all internal parts with engine oil duringreassembtv.
PISTON INSTALLATION DIRECTION:
EXHAUST
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INTAKE
PISTON RINGSReplacement. page 7-20Measurement, pages 7 20 andj-21Alignment, page 7-21
PISTON PINRemoval, page 7,17Installation, page 7-18Inspection, page 7,19
CONNECTING RODEnd play, page 7-8Selection, page 7,18
CONNECTING RODBEARINGSClearance, page 7 11Selection, page 7-11
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CAPInstallation, page 7-23NOTE: lnstall caps so thebearing recess is on thesame side as the recessin the rod.
PISTONInspectron, page 7-15NOTE: Betore removing the piston, inspect thetop of the cylinder bore for carbon build-up orridge. Bemove ridge if necessary, page 7-13
ENGINE BLOCKCylinder bore inspection, page 7-16Warpage inspection, page 7,'16Cylinder bore honing, page 7,17
Inspect top of each cylinder borefor carbon build-up or ridgebefore removing piston.Remove ridge if necessary, page 7-13
CONNECTING ROD CAP NUT816A2 €ngin6:9 x 0.75 mm{0 N.m (4.1 kgt m, 30 tbf.ftlD16Y5, Dl6Y7. D16Y8 engines:8 x 0.75 mm3l N.m {3.2 kg{.m,23 tbt.fr)Apply engine oiltothe bolt threads.NOTE: After torquing each bearingcap, rotate crankshaft tocheck for binding.
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Pistons and Crankshaft
Removal
1. Remove the oil pan assembly.
2. Remove the right side cover.
816A2 engine
D16Y5, Dl6Y7, D16Y8 ongines
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3. Remove the oil screen.
4. R€move the oil pump.
816A2 engin€
OIL SCREEN
D16Y5, D1oyr, D16Y8 engin.s
O-RINGReplace.
5, Remove the baffle plate (816A2 engine).
OIL PUMP

6. Remove the bolts and the bearing caps.
CAUTION: To prevenl warpago unscrow lhe bolts
in s€quence 1/3 turn at a tims, r€paat the soquence
until all bolts ar€ loo3ened.
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLTS LOOSENING SEOUENCE
Remove the rod caps/bearings and main capvbear-
ings. Keep all caps/bearing in order.
Lift the crankshaft out of the engine, being careful
not to damage journals.
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qRemove the upper bearing halves from the connect-
ing rods and set them aside with their respective
caos.
Reinstall the main caps and bearings on the engine
in proper order,
lf you can feel ridge of metal or hard carbon around
the top of each cylinder, remove it with a ridge
reamer. Follow the reamer manufacturer's instruc-
I|ons.
CAUTION; lf the ridge is not removed, it may dam-
age tho pistons as they are pushod out.
RIOGE REAMER
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12.Use the wooden handle of a hammer to drive the
pastons out.
13.Reinstall the connecting rod bearings and caps after
removing each piston/connecting rod assembly.
Mark each piston/connecting rod assembly with its
cylinder number to avoid mixup on reassembly.
NOTE: The existing number on the connecting rod
does not indicate its position in the engine, it indi-
cates the rod bore size.

Description
The automatic transmission is a 3-element torque converter and a dual-shaft electronically controlled unit which provides
4 soeeds forward and 1 reverse.
Torque Convertel, Geats, and Clutches
The torque converter consists of a pump, turbine and stator, assembled in a single unit. They are connected to the engine
crankshaft so they turn together as a unit as the engine turns. Around the outside of the torque converter is a ring gear
which meshes with the starter pinion when the engine is being started. The entire torque converter assembly seryes as a
flywheel while transmiuing power to the transmission mainshaft.
The transmission has two parallel shafts: the mainshaft and the countershaft. The mainshaft is in Iine with the engine
crankshaft. The mainshaft includes the 1st, 2nd and 4th clutches, gears tor 2nd, 4th, reverse and lst (3rd gear is integral
with the mainshaft, while the reverse gear is integral with the 4th gear). The countershaft includes the 3rd clutch, and
gears for 3rd,2nd, 4th, reverse. 1st and park. The gears on the mainshaft are in constant mesh with those on the counter-
shaft. When certain combinations of gears in transmission are engaged by clutches. power is transmitted from the main-
shaft to the countershaft to provide E, ld, E, and E positions.
Electronic Control
The electronic control svstem consists of the Powertrain Control Module {PCM), sensors, a linear solenoid and four
solenojd valves. Shifting and lock-up are electronically controlled for comtonable driving under all conditions. The PCM is
located below the dashboard, under the front lower panel on the passenger's side
Hydraulic Control
The valve bodies include the main vatve body, the secondary valve body, the regulator valve body, the servo body and the
lock-up valve body through the respective separator plates, They are bolted on the torque converter housang
The main valve body contains the manual valve, the 1-2 shift valve. the 2nd orifice control valve, the CPB {Clutch Pressure
Back-up) valve, the modulator valve. the servo control valve, the relief valve, and ATF pump gears The secondary valve
body contains the 2-3 shift valve. the 3-4 shift valve, the 3-4 orifice control valve, the 4th exhaust valve and the CPC (Clutch
pressure Control) valve. The regulator valve body contains the pressure regulator valve, the torque converter check valve,
the cooler relief valve, and the lock-up control valve. The servo body contains the servo valve which is integrated with the
reverse shift fork, and the accumulators. The lock-up valve body contains the lock-up shift valve and the lock-up timing
valve. The linear solenoid and the shift control solenoid valve Ay'B are bolted on the outside of the transmission housing,
and the lock-up control solenoid valve Ay'B is bolted on the outside of the torque converter housing. Fluid from regulator
passes through the manual valve to the various control valves. The clutches receive fluid from their respective teed pipes
or internal hydraulic circuit.
Shift Control Mechanism
Input from various sensors located throughout the car determines which shift control solenoid valve the PCM will activate
Activating a shift control solenoid valve changes modulator pressure, causing a shift valve to move. This pressurizes a line
to one of the clutches, engaging that clutch and its corresponding gear, The shift control solenoid valves A and B are con-
trolled by the PCM.
Lock-up Mechanism
In ,Dt1 position, in 3rd and 4th. and in E position in 3rd, pressurized fluid is drained from the back of the torque converter
through a fluid passage, causing the lock-up piston to be held against the torque converter cover. As this takes place, the
mainshaft rotates at the same as the engine crankshaft. Together with hydraulic control, the PCM optimizes the timing of
the lock-up mechanism. The lock-up valves control the range of lock-up according to lock-up control solenoid valves A and
B, and linear solenoid. When lock-up control solenoid valves A and B activate, the modulator pressure changes The lock-
up control solenoid valves A and B and the linear solenoid are controlled by the PCM.
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