1996 HONDA CIVIC D16y8 Valve

Cylinder Head/Valve Train
Dl6Y5, D16Y7, Dl6Y8 engines
Special Tools ............. G2
VTEC Control System
Troubleshooting Flowchart .........." 6-3
VTEG Solenoid Valve
Inspection ............" 6-6
VTEC Rocker Arms
Manual lnspection
(D16Y5 engine) ............................. 6-7
Manual Inspection
(D16Yg enginel ................'............ 6-7
Inspection Using Special Tools
{D16Y5 engine} .....................""'... 6-8
Inspection Using Special Tools
(D16Y8 engine) .........................'.'. 6-10
Valve Clearance
Adiustment ..."".....6-12
Valve Seals
Replacement (Cylinder head removal
not requiredl ................................ 6-1tl
Crankshaft Pulley and PulleY Bolt
Replacement ."...... &16
Timing Selt
lllustrated Index ............................... 6-17
Inspection .............. 6-18
Tension Adjustment ........................ 6- 1 I
Removal ......,,......... 6-19
lnstallation ............. 6-20
Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation (CKF) Sensor
Repf acement .........6'22
Cylinder Head
lllustrated Index ............................... 6-23
Removal ................. 6-27
Warpage ................ 6-40
lnstallation ............. 6-45
Rocker Arms
Removal ................. 6-30
Disassembly/Reassambly ............... 6-31
Rocker Arms and Lost Motion Assemblies
Inspection (D16Y5, D16Yg
enginesl "..........' 5-34
Rocker Arms and Shafts
Glearance Inspection ....................... 6-35
Camshaft
Inspection .............. 6-36
Valves, Valve Springs and Valve Seals
Removal ........""..... 6-38
Valve Guides
Valve Movement .............................. 6-39
Replacement .........6-41
Reaming .......'......'.' 6-43
Valve Seats
Reconditioning .'....6'40
Valves
lnstallation ............. 6-tt3
Camshaft/Rocker Arms and
Camshaft Seal/Pulley
lnstallation ............. 6-44

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VTEC Control System
Troubleshooting Flowchart (cont'd)
VTEC PRESSURE SwlTCH 2PCONNECTOR
Wire side of female(€rmrnats
VTEC SOLENOID VALVE lPCONNECTOR
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Terminal side ofmale terminal
A/T LOW PRESSUREw/PAt{EL07406-0070300
NOTE: Keep measuring time as short aspossible because engine is running with noload (less than one minute).
PRESSURE GAUGEADAPTER07NAJ - P07010A
A/T PRESSURE I{OSE07406 - 0020201
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A/T PRESSURE HOSE.2,210 mm07MAJ - PY&llA andA/T PRESSURE ADAPTER07MAJ - PY,()120
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(From page 6-3)
(To page 6-5)
Test the VTEC Pr6suro SwitchWiro:Nleasure voltage across the VTECpressure switch 2P connector.
. Rcpai. opon in tho wirebrtw.en VTEC pr6.urc switchand G101.. lf th. wir6 b OK, sub.thuto alnown-good ECM/PCM !ndracheck.
ls there baftery voltage?
Te3t the VTEC Solonoid V.lve:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the VTEC solenoidvalve 1P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenthe VTEC solenoid valve 1Pconnector terminal No. 1 andbody ground.
ls there 14 - 30 0?
Te3t tho WEC Solonoid Vatvo:'1. Remove the VTEC pressureswatch and install the specialtool as shown, then reinstallthe VTEC pressure switch.2. Reconnoct the VTEC solenoidvalve 1P connector and VTECpressure switch 2P connector.3, Connect the tachometer (seesection 11).4. Stan the engine.5, Warm up engine to normaloperating temperature (cool,ing fan comes on).6. Check oil pressure at enginespeeds D16Y5 engine: 1,000and 3.000 rpm, D16Y8 engine:1,000,3,000 and 5,000 rpm.
ls pressure below 49 kPa(0.5 kgflcm,, 7 psi)?In.poct the VTEC aolonoid vllvols.c p.g. &6).
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VTEC Rocker Arms
Inspection Using Special Tools (D16Y8 enginel
CAUTION:
o Before using the Valve Inspection Tool. mak6 surethat the air pressure gauge on the air comprsssor
indicates ovor 400 kPa {4 kgf/cm,, 57 psil.
. Inspect th6 valve clearanco before rockar arm inspec-
tion.
. Cov€r th€ timing belt with a shop towel to protect
the bolt.
. Check tho intake prima.y rockff arm of each cylindel
at TDC.
1.Remove the cylinder head cover.
NOTE: Refer to page 6-46 when installing the cylinder
neao cover,
Plug the relief hole with the specialtool.
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3. Remove the sealing bolt from the inspection hole
ancl connect an air pressure regulator with a 0 - 100psi gauge.
l0 x 1.0 mmSEALING EOLT20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 14 lbf.ft)
(AIR PRESSUREREGULATOR
{Commerciallyavailable). Pullthe dialandturn to adjust,

Cylinder Head
lllustrated Index (cont'dl
VALVE KEEPERS
SPRING RETAINER
INTAKE VALVE
VTEC SOLENOIDVALVE FILTEBReplace.
OIL CONTROLORIFICEClean.
INTAKE VALVE SEALReplace.VALVE SPRINGSEAT
INTAKE VAI.VEGUIOE
CAMSHAFTPULLEY
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VALVE KEEPERS
SPRING RET
EXHAUST VALVESPRING
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EXHAUST VALVESEALReplace.
8 x 1.25 mm37 N.m 13.8 kgt m,27 tbfitlApply engine oiltothe threads.
EXHAUSTVALVE
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e,.io"o reassembring, crean at the parts in sorvent, dry them and appry rubricant to any contact parts.
D16Y8 engine:
LOST MOTIONASSEMgLY
ROCKER ARMASSEMBLYRemoval, page 6 30Inspection, page 6-34
5xl.0mm12 N.m {1.28.7 tbf.ft)
VALVE SPRINGSEATEXHAUSTVALVE O.RINGGUIDE Replace.Inspection, page 6 39Replacement, page 6 41Reaming, page 6 43
LOST MOTIONASSEMBLYHOLDER
INTAKE VALVEBemoval, page 6 38Installation, page 6 43
20 N.m 12.0 kgl.m, 14 tbf.ft)Apply engine oit to thethreads.
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CAMSHAFTInspection, page 6-36
OIL SEALBeplace.
CYLINDER HEADRemoval, page 6 27Warpage, page 6-40Valve seat reconditioning,page 6 40Installation, page 6-45
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kgt.m,8.7 lbf.ftlApply engine oil to thethreads,

13. Remove the upper radiator hose' heater hose and
water bYPass hose
WATEREYPASSHOSEUPPERRADIATORHOSE
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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
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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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Oil Pump
Overhaul (cont'dl
NOIE:
. Use new O rings when reassembling.. Apply oil to O rings before instalraUon.. Use liquid gasket, Parr No. 08718 - 0001 or08718_0003.. The rotors must be installed to the same direction.. After reassembly, check that the rotors move without binding.
D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:
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6x1.0mm7 N.m (0.7 kgI.m, 5 lbf ftl
PUMP HOUSINGInspection, page 8 13Apply liquid gasketto mating surface ofthe cylinder biockwhen installing.
INNER ROTORInspectron, page 8 13
DOWEL PIN
PUMP COVEB
O-RING
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\6x1.0mm11 N.m {1.1 kgf.m,8lbl.ft)RELIEF VALVEValve must slide freelyin housing bore.Replace if scored
OIL SEAL
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lllustrated Index
(cont'd)
Engine Hose Connections:
D16Y5, D16Y8 engines:
Replace.
IAC VALVE(M/TI
IAC VALVE{A/T)
WATER BYPASSHOSE
THERMOSTATHOUSING
O.RINGReplace.
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CONNECTINGPIPE
HEATERVALVE
HEATERHOS€S
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Component Locations
Index (cont'd)
D16Y8 enginc:
THROTTLE POSITION {TPISENSORTroubleshooting, page 1 1-132
ELECTRICAL LOADDETECTOR IELDI {USAI
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATUREIIATISENSORTroubleshooting, page 1 1,124
MANIFOLO ABSOLUTEPRESSURE {MAPI SENSORTroubleshooting, page 1 1-1 15
IDI.E{A/T)
IDI.E AIR CONTROL IIACI VALVElMtflTroubleshooting, page 1 1-194
Troubleshooting, page 1 1-179EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONIEVAPI PURGE CONTROLSOLENOIO VALVETroubleshooting, page 1 1 27 1. 283CRANKSHAFTPOSTTTON/TOP DEAD CENTER/CYLINDERPOStTtON
POWER STEERING PRESSURE(PSPI SWTTCH |USA)Troubleshooting, page 1 1-212{CKP/TI'C/CYPI SENSOR(Built into the distributor)Troubleshooting. page 1 1-172KNOCK SENSOR IKSITroubleshooting, page 11 170
CRANKSHAFT SPEEDFLUCTUANON ICKFI SENSORTroubleshooting, page 1 1,183
CONTROL {IACI VALVE
ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE{ECTI SENSORTroubleshooting, page 11 128
Troubleshooting, page 11 198
PRIMARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR{PRIMARY HO2S} (SENSOR 1l {'96 - 98 modolslTroubleshooting, page 1 1-139
'9!t - 00 modols:'96 - 98 modols:
THREE WAY CATALYNCCONVERTER ITWCITroubl6shooting, page 1 1-252
THREE WAY CATALYNCCONVERTER ITWCITroubleshooting. page 1 1-252
SECONDARY HEATED OXYGENSENSOn(SECONDARY HO2SI (SENSOR 2ITroubleshooting, page 1 1-153
SECONDARY HEATED OXYGENSENSOBISECONDARY HO2S} ISENSOR 2ITroubloshooting, page 1 1-155
PRIMARY HEATEO OXYGEN SENSORIPRIMARY HO2SI ISENSOR 1ITroubleshooting, page 1 1-141
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