1996 HONDA CIVIC Air

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

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.

Removal
Engine removal is not required for this procedure
!!!s@ Make sure iacks and salety stands are
f ta"eata"ea propetty and hoist brackets are attached to the
correct positions on the engine.
CAUTION:
. Use tender covels to avoid damaging painted sul-
faces.
o To avoid damage, unplug the wiling connectors
carefully while holding the connector portion to
avoid damage.
. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100"F
{38"C} before loossning the tetaining bolts.
NOTE:
o Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnectlon
Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
. Inspect the timing belt before removing the cylinder
h ead.
. Turnthe crankshaft pu lley so that the No. lpistonisat
top dead center (see Page 6-21)
'1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery'
Drain the engine coolant (see page'10-7).
a Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
(see page 5 3).
Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt. then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and
pump (see page 5'5).
Loosen the idler pulley center nut and adjusting
bolt' then remove the air conditioning (A'lc) com-
pressor belt (see Page 5-6).
Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt. then
remove the alternator belt (see page 6-19).
Remove the P/S pump bracket (see page 5-12).
3.
4.
2.
6.
1.
8. Remove the throttle cable by loosening the locknut,
then slip the cable end out of the throttle linkage
NOTE:
. Take care not to bend the cable when removing it
Always replace any kinked cable with a new one
. Adjust the throttle cable when installing (see sec-
tion 1 1).
D16Y7 engine:
Dl6Y5, Dl6Y8 engines:
THFOTTLECABLE
(cont'd)
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LOCKNUT
CABLE

13. Remove the upper radiator hose' heater hose and
water bYPass hose
WATEREYPASSHOSEUPPERRADIATORHOSE
14.
HEATERHOSE
Remove the engine wire harness connectors and
wire harness clamps from the cylinder head and the
intake manifold.
o Four fuel injector connectors
. Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor con-
nector
a
a
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ECT switch connector
ECT gauge sending unit connector
Throttle position sensor connector
Manitold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor con-
nector
Primary heated oxygen sensor (primary HO2S)
connector
Secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary
HO2S) connector (D16Y7 engine)
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve lift sensor
connector (D16Y5 engine)
. VTEC solenoid valve connector (Dl6Y5, D16Y8
engrnes)
. VTEC pressure switch connector (D16Y5. D16Y8
engrnes,
. ldle air control (lAC) valve connector
15.Remove the spark plug caps and distributor from
the cylinder head.
Remove the uPPer bracket.
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.
12 x 1.25 mm
74 N.m {7.5 kgf m.
sil lbl.ftl
UPPERBRACKET
'17. Remove the cylinder head cover'
CYLINDERHEAD COVER
(cont'd)
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Rocker Arms and Lost Motion Assemblies
Inspection (D16Y5, Dt6Y8 enginesl
NOTEr When reassembling the primary rocker arm,carefully apply air pressure to the oil passage of therocker arm.
1. Inspect the rocker arm piston. push it manually.- lf it does not move smoothly, replace the rockerarm assembty.
Dl6Y5 engine:
ROCKER ARM
TIMING PISTON
TIMING SPRING
SYNCHRONTZINGPISTON
SECONDARYROCKER ARM
MID ROCKER ARM
PRIMARY ROCKER
SYNCHRONIZINGPISTON A
NOTE:
. Apply oil to the pistons when reassembling.o Bundle the rocker arms with a rubber band to preventthem from separating.
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DI6YS engine:
NOTE: Set the timing plate and return spring as shownoerow.
RETURN
CAMSHAFT HOLDER
Dl6Yg engine:
2. Remove the lost motion assembly from the holderand inspect it. Test it by pushing the plunger withyour finger.- lf the lost motion assembly plunger does notmove smoothly, replace it.
LOST MOTION ASSEMBLY
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Valve Guides
7.
VALVESEAT
PFUSSIAN BTUE COMPOUNO
The actual valve seating surface. as shown by the
blue comDound, should be centered on the seat.
. lf it is too high (closer to the valve stem), you
must make a second cut with the 60'cutter to
move it down, then one more cut with the 45'
cutter to restore seat width,
. lf it is too low (closer to the vslve edge), you
must make a second cut with the 30" cutter to
move it uD, then one more cut with the 45'cutter
to restore seat width.
NOTE: The final cut should always be made with
the 45" cutter.
lnsert the intake and exhaust valves in the head and
measure the valve stem installed height.
Intake. Exhau3t Siem Installsd Height:
Standard (New): 53.17 - 53.6,4 mm
12.093 - 2.112 in)
Sorvice Limit: 53.89 mm (2.122 in)
lf the valve stem installed height is over the service
limit. reDlace the valve and recheck. lf its still over
the service limit, replace the cylinder head; the
valve seat in the head is too deep.
VALVE STEMINSTALLED HEIGHT
8.
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Replacement
1.As illustrated below, use a commercially-available
air-impact valve guide driver attachment modified
to fit the diameter of the valve guides. In most cases.
the same procedure can be done using the special
tool and a conventional hammer.
VALVE GUIDE DRIVERlCommerciallv available)5.3 mm
87 mm +- 57 mft
t3.43 in) | 12 24 inl
tr-r'10.8 mm(0.42 inl
or
VALVE GUIDE DRIVER, 5.5 mm
07742 - 0010100
Select the proper replacement guides. and chill them
in the freezer section of a refrigerator for about an
nour.
Use a hot plate or oven to evenly heat the cylinder
head to 300"F (150'C). Monitor the temperature with
a cooking thermometer.
CAUTION:
. Do not use a torch; it may warp the head.
Do not got the head hottel than 300"F (150"C1;
excessive heat may loosen thg valve seats.
To avoid burns. use heayy gloves whon handling
the heated cylinder h€ad.
{cont'd)
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Valve Guides
Replacement (cont'd)
Working from the camshaft side, use the driver andan air hammer to drive the guide about 2 mm (0.1 in)towards the combustion chamber. This will knock offsome of the carbon and make removal easier.
CAUTION:
. Always wear satety goggles or a face shield when
driving valve guides.
. Hold the air hammer directly in line with thevalve guide to prevent damaging the driver.
Turn the head over, and drive the guide out towardthe camshaft side of the head.
VALVE GUIOE ORIVER,5.5 mm07742 - 001 01 00
It a valve guide still won't move, drill it out with a8 mm {5/16 in) bit, then try again.
CAUTION: Drill guides only in extreme cases; you
could damage the cylinder head it the guide breaks.
6. Remove the new guides from the freezer, one at atime, as you need them.
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I7. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the outsideof the new valve guide. Install the guide from thecamshaft side of the head; use the special tool todrive the guide in to the specified insralled height. lfyou have all 16 guides to do, you may have to reheat
the head.
VALVE GUIOEDRIVER,5.5 mm07742 - 0010100
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Valve Guide lnstalled Height:
Intake: 17.85 - 18.35 mm (0.703 - 0.722 inl
Exhausi: 18.65 - 19.15 mm (0.734 - 0.754 in)
VALVE GUIDE

Special Tools
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Ref. No. I Tool NumberDescriptionOty Page Relerence
q oTHAH PJ7010B
g I 07JAA-001020A
g I 07JAB-0010204
I 07JAB - 0010404
g 07LAJ - PR3020A
|6) 07MAA - PR70100
g I ozvu,r - enu orzo
g 07MAF - PR9010A
g 07742 - 0010100(!D I 07757-PJ10104
Valve Guide Reamer,5.5 mm
Socket, 19 mm
Holder Handle
Pulley Holder Attachment. 50 mm
Air Stopper
Tappet Adjuster
Tappet Locknut Wrench
Valve Spring Compressor Attachment ExtensionValve Guide Driver, 5.5 mm
Valve Spring Compressor Attachment
1 I 6-81
1 659
1 6-59
1 ] 6-5s
1 I 6-55
1 6-57
1 6-57
1 J 6-77
1 6-80, 81
1 6-71
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