1996 HONDA CIVIC piston assembly

ILubrication Points
For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the lllustrated Index and various workprocedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul. Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
No.LUBRICATION POINTS
Engine
LUBRICANT
"Energy Conserving" grade oil,The oil container may also display the Apl Certification markshown below. Make sure it says ,,For Gasoline Engines.,,SAE Viscosity: See chart below,
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TransmissionManualGenuine Honda MTF*1
Genuine Honda Premium FormulaAutomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)*,
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid*3
Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*a
Automatic
CVT
3Brake Line
ClL,tci t""e4
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Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*aPower steering gearboxSteering grease P/N 08733 - BO70EShift lever pivots (manual transmission)Grease with molybdenum disulfide7-:ti
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10'l'l
l3
14
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18
19
20
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Release fork (manual trancmi Steering bootsTailgate hinges and latches (2-door HatchbacklSteering ball joints
Shift lever (automatic transmission)Pedal linkageBrake master cylinder pushrod
Super High Temp Urea crease (p/N 08798 - 9OO2)
i Multi-purpose grease
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Honda White Lithium Grease
Multi-purpose grease
Silicone grease
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Trunk hinges and latch (4-door Sedan and 2-doorCoupe)Door hinges upper and lowerDoor opening detentsHood hinge and hood latch-FUet T ter ttd
Clutch master cylinder pushrodThrottle cable end and throttle linkageRear brake shoe linkagesSteering wheel (back side)
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Caliper piston seal, dust seal,caliper pin. pistonThrottle cable end (dashboard lower panel)
Power steering system (for cars with p/S)
Air conditioning compressorComDressor oil:SANDEN: SPlo P/N 38897 - p13 -A01AH or 38899 - p13_ A01{For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))
CERTIFICATION SEAL
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NorE: The items m arked * 1, *2, +3, *4 and +5 on above chan are described as folows:*1: Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because itdoes not contain the proper additives.*2: Always use Genuine Honda premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affectshift quality.+3: Use Genuine Honda cVTfluid only usingotherfluid can affect tra nsmission operation and may reduce transmission life.*4: Always use Genuine Honda DoT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and dec.ease the lifeof the svstem.*5: Always use Genuine Honda Power steering Fluid. using any other type of power steering fluid or automatrc transmissionfluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
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Recommended Engine Oil
Engine oil viscosity forambrent temperature ranges
API SERVICE LABEL

VTEC Rocker Arms
2.
Manual Inspection (D16Y5 engine)
3.
1.
4.
Set the No. 1 piston at TDC.
Remove the cylinder head cover.
NOTE: Refer to page 6-46 when installing the cylin-
der head cover.
Move the intake secondary rocker arm on the No. 'l
cylinder manually.
Check that the intake secondary rocker arm moves
independently of the primary intake rocker arm,
SECoNDARY PtROCKER ARM. Push and pull.
Check the intake secondary
cylinder at TDC.
rocker arm of each
a lf the intake secondary rocker arm does not move,
remove the primary and secondary intake rocker
arms as an assembly and check that the pistons in
the secondary and primary rocker arms move
smoothly.
a lf any rocker arm needs replacing, replace the pri-
mary and secondary rocker arms as an assembly.
PRIMARY ROCKER ARM
4.
Manual Inspection (D16YB engine)
1.Set the No. 1 piston at TDC.
Remove the cylinder head cover.
NOTE: Reter to page 6-46 when installing the cylin-
der head cover.
Push the intake mid rocker arm on the No. 1 cylin-
der manually.
Check that the intake mid rocker arm moves indepen-
dently of the primary and secondary intake rocker
arms.
MID ROCKERARM
Check the intake mid rocker arm of each cylinder at
TDC,
lf the intake mid rocker arm does not move.
remove the mid, primary and secondary intake
rocker arms as an assembly and check that the pis-
tons 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
assemory.
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6-7

5. With the specified air pressure appli€d, push up the
timing plate; the synchronizing piston will pop out
and engage the intake secondary rocker arm.
Visually check the engagement of the synchronizing
prston.
NOTE;
The synchronizing piston can be seen in the gap
between the secondary and primary rocker arms,
With the timing plate engaged in the groove on
the timing piston, the piston is locked in the
oushed out Dosition.
TIMIiIGPLATESPRIT{C
PRIMARY ROCKER ARM
AIR PRESSURE
GROOVE
SECO DARYROCKER ARM
TIMIT{G PLATE
TIMING SPRING
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6. Stop applying air pressure and push up the timing
plate; the synchronizing piston will snap back to its
original position.
Visually check the disengagement of the synchro-
nizing pistons.
NOTE:
. When the timing plate is pushed up, it releases
the timing piston, letting the return spring move
the synchronizing piston to its original position.
7. Replace the intake rocker arms as an assembly if
either does not work correctly,
TIMING PLATE
oll PASSAGE --!
PRIMARY ROCKER
ARMSECOI{DARYROCKER ARM
TIMII{G SPRII{GRETURI{ SPRING
Remove the spscial tools.
After inspection, check that the malfunction indicator
lamp (MlLl does not come on.
TIMI G PISTOI{

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
6-11

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

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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Valves
Camshaft/Rocker Arms and
Camshaft Seal/Pulley
Installation (cont'd)
4. Install the valve spring and valve retainer. then
install the valve spring compressor. Compress the
spring and installthe valve keepers.
NOTE: Place the end of the valve spring with close-
ly wound coils toward the cylinder head.
lCornmercially available)Snap-on CFrll or KD - 3tX'with #32 JAWS
Lightly tap the end of each valve stem two or three
times with a plastic mallet to ensure proper seating
of the valve and valve keepers.
NOTE: Tap the valve stem only along its axis so you
do not bend the stem.
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Installation
CAUTION:
. Make sure that all tockers are in alignment with their
valvgs when torquing the rocket assembly bolts,. Valve locknuls should be loosened and adiusting
screws backed off bofore installation.
. To prevont tho rocker arm a$smbly from coming
apad, l6av€ the camshaft holder bohs in the holdeB.
1. After wiping down the camshaft, camshaft seal andjournals in the cylinder head, lubricate both sur-
faces and install the camshaft.
2. Clean and install the oil control orifice with a new
O-ring.
CAMSHAFT SEALSeal housing surface should be dry.Apply a light coat of oil to camshaftand inner lip of seal.
3. Turn the camshaft until its keyway is facing up (No.
piston TDC).
OIL CONTROL ORIFICE

Cylinder Head
4. Apply liquid gasket (Part No. 08718 - 0001 or 08718 -
0003) to the head mating surfaces of the No. 1 and
No.5 camshaft holders.- Apply liquid gasket to the shaded areas
Set the rocker arm assemblY in place and loosely
installthe bolts.- Make sure that the rocker arms are properly posi-
tioned on the valve stems.
Tighten each bolt two turns at a time in the sequence
shown below to ensure that the rockers do not bind
on the valves.
Specitied torquo:
8 mm bolts: 20 N.m (2.0 kgt'm, l/t lbf'ft)
Apply engine oil to the threads.
6 mm bolts: 12 N.m {1.2 kgif'm, 8.7 lbf'ft)
Apply engine oil to the thresds.
6 mm bolts: O, @. @, @
7. Install the back cover. then install the camshaft pul-!
6-45
lnstallation
lnstallthe cylinder head in the reverse order of removal:
NOTE:
. Always use a new head gasket.
. Cylinder head and cylinder block surface must be
clean.
. "UP" mark on the camshaft pulley should be at the top
. Turn the crankshaft so the No. 1 piston is at TDC (see
page 6-20).
. Clean the oil control orifice before installing.
a Do not use the upper cover and lower cover to store
removeo rlems.
Clean the upper cover and lower cover before instal-
taUon.
Cylinder head dowel pins must be aligned.1.
CYUNOER HEAD
PINS
(cont'd)