1997 HONDA CIVIC Gauge

MEASUREMENTSTANOARO INEW}SERVICE LIMIT
algnmenlCamber FrontRearCaster FrontTotaltoe FrontBearFront wheel turning angle Inward wheelOutward wheel
0"00'1 1"-1.1 1'1'40' I 1"In'1.01 2.0 {1/16 t 1/'16)In 2.0 ljB (1/161 1/16)39.50'33'10'(Reference)
Bim runout Aluminum wheel AxialBadialSteelwheel AxialRadla I
0 0.7 (0 - 0.03)0- 0.7 (0 - 0.03)0 - 1.0 (0 0.04)0 - 1.0 (0 0.04)
2.0 (0.08)
1.5 10.06)2.0 {0.0B)1.5 (0.06)Wheel bearingEnd play FrontRear0 0.0s (0 - 0.002)0 0.05 (0 0.002)
Standards and Service Limits
Suspension - Section 18
Brakes - Section 19
*1. 5410 Stamped on the caliper body.*2. 2056 Stamped on the caliper body.
Air Conditioning - Section 22
*: When using a new belt, adjust deflection or tension to new values. Run the engine for 5 minutes then turn it of{.Readjust deflection or tension to used belt values.
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MEASUREMENTSTANDARO INEWISERVICE LIMIT
Parklng brakePlay in stroke at 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbfi lever forceTo be locked when pulled6 - I notchesFoot brakepeoalPedal height (with floor mat removed) M/TA/'T, CVTFree play
156.5 {6.16)161 (6 5/16)1 5(1/16-3/16)
Master cvlinderPiston to pushrod clearance0 - 0.4 (0 0.02)
Disc brakeDisc thickness FrontRearDisc runout FrontRearDisc parallelism Front and rearPad thackness Front
Rear
20.9 - 21.8 (0.82 - 0.86)8.9 - 9.1 (0.350 - 0.358)
9.5 10.5*'8.5 - 9.5*'7.0 8.0 (0.28-0.3r)
19.0 (0.75)
8.0 (0.31)
0.10 (0.004)
0.10 (0.004)
0.015 (0.0006)
1.6 (0.06)1.6 (0.06)'r.6 (0.06)
Rear brakedrumLD.Lining thickness200 17.a7l4.0 (0.16)201 \7 .9112.0 {0.08}
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEWI
Conditioning
SANDEN
Lubricant type: SP 10 (P/N 38897 - Pl3 - A01AH or 3889Lubricant capacity Condensermf (floz, lmp oz) EvaporatorLine or hoseReceiver
I - P13 A0li lFor refrigerant: HFC-134a (R,134a))
| 20 \2t3 0.11
I 45 (1 2/3, 1.6)10 (1/3,0.4)
10 t1/3,0.4)NIPPONDENSOLubricant type: ND'O|L8 (P/N 38899 - PR7 - 003) (For ReLubricant capacity Condensermf (floz, lmp oz) EvaporatorLine or hoseReceiver
f.igerant: HFC,134a (R-134a))25 (s/6 0.9)60 (2,2.11
10 (1/3,0.4)
10 (1/3.0.4)
CompressorSANDENLubricant type: SP-10Lubricant capacity ml lfl oz, lmp oz)Field coil resistance at 68'F (20"C) OPulley-to-pressure plate clearance
130 150 (4 1/3 4.6, 5.0 - 5.3)
0.5 r 0.15 10.020 t 0.006)
NIPPONDENSOLubricant type: ND-OlL8 {P/N 38899 - PR7 ,003 or P/N 38899 pR7 - AO1) (For Refrigerant: HFC 134a {R,134a))Lubricant capacity m{(fl oz, lrnpoz) | 14O(4.7,4.9J -15S{5.2.5.4)Stator coil resistance at 20'C (68.F) 0Pulley-to-pressure plate clearance3.4 - 3.80.510.15 (0.0210.006)
Compressorbelt*Deffection with 98 N (1Okgl.22lbllbetween pulleys7.5 - 9.5 (0.30 0.37) with used belt5.0 - 6.5 (0.20 - 0.26)with new belt
Belt tension N (kgf, lbf)Measured with belt tension gauge340 490 i35 50, 77 - 110) with used bell690 - 830 (70 - 85, 150 190) with new belt

ElectricalSection 23
*: When using a new belt, adjust deflection or tension to new values. Run the engine for 5 minutes then turn it off
Readiust deflection or tension to used belt values
Unit of englh: mm {n)
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEW}
lgnition coilRated voltage VPrimary winding resistance at 68'F (20'C) oHITACHITEC
Secondary winding resastance at 68'F 120"C) kOHITACHITEC
12
0.45 0.550.63 0.11
22.4 - 33.612.A - 19.2
lgnition wireResistance at 68'F (20'C) kf)
Firing order
25 max.1-3-4 2
Spark plugTypeGap
See section 231.1 3, (o.o€ -3*.)
lgnition timingAt idle' BTDC lRed)
Alternator belt+Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf,22lbf)between pulleys8.0 - 10.5 {0.31 - 0.41} with used belt
6.0 - 8.5 {0.26- 0.33)with new belt
Belt tension N (kgf, lbf)
Measured with belt tension gauge340 - 490 (35 - 50, 77 110) with used belt
540 - 740 (55 - 75, 121. 165)whh newbert
(MITSUBISHI)Output l3.5 V at hot ACoal resistance (rotor) at 68'F (20"C) kO
Slip rins O.D.Brush lengthBrush spring tension g (oz)
STANDARD INEWI SERVICE LIMIT
753.4-3.8 I -
Z2.j \0.A9) 22.2 \0.47)19.0 (0.75) 5.0 (0.20)
340 420 (12.0 14.8)
Alternator(DENSOiOutput '13.5 V at hot A
Coil resistance (rotor) at 68'F (20'C) k0
Slip ring O.D.Erush lengthBrush spring tension g (oz)
802.2 - 3.014.4 (0.57) | 14.0 (0.55)
10.5 (0.41) 1.5 (0.06)
330 {11.6)
Starter(MITSUEA
1.0 kw1.2 kW)
TvpeCommutator mica depthCommutator runoutCommutator O.D.Brush lengthBrush spring tension (new)
N (ksf, lbf)
Gear reduction0.4 - 0.5 (0.016 - 0.020) 0.15(0.006)
o o.o2 (o - 0.000e) | o.o5 (o.oo2)
28.0-28.1 (1.102 1.106) | 27.5(1.083)
15.8 - 16.2 10.62 - 0.64) 11.0 (0.43)
15.7 - 11 .1
{1.60 - 1.80, 3.5 - 4.0i
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ITEMMETRICENGLISHNOTESTEERINGSYSTEMTvpe P/sM/SOverall Ratio p/S
M/STurns, Lock-to Lock p/S
M/SSteering Wheel Dia.
Power assisted, rack and pinionRack and pinion1l.120.33.64..1380 mm 15.0 inSUSPENSIONTYPe Front and RearFront and RearIndependent double wishbone, coil springTelescopic, hydraulic nitrogen gas-filled
WHEELALIGN| 4ENTCamber FrontRearCaster F.ontTotalToe FrontRear
0.00,- 't'
1.40'ln 1 mm ln 1/16In 2 mm In 1/16EBAKE SYSTEMType FrontRea r
Pad Surface Area Front
Rea r
Parking Brake Type
Power assisted self adjusting ventilated discPower assisted self adiustjng solid discPower assisted sell adjusting dr!m37.5 cm'x 4 5.8 sq in x 4
44.1ctn,x4 ] 6.84sq-inxa
67.2 cmz x 4 | to.+ sq in ' I21.2 cm, x 4 3.3 sq in x 4Mechanical actuating, rear two wheelbrakes
5410 stamped onthe caliper body2056 stamped onthe caliper bodyDrumDisc
TIRESize and PressureSee lire intormation label
WASHERCapacity 2door Coupe/4,door Sedan
2,door Hatchback
2.5 f (2.6 LJS qt, 2.2 lmp qt)4.5 | (4.8 US qt,4.0lmp qt)2.51 (2.6 US qt, 2.2 lmp qt)4.5 f (4.8 US qt, 4.0 lmp qt)
USA modelCanada modelDXExcept DXELECTRICALBafteryStarterAlternatorFuses In Under dash Fuse/Felay BoxIn Under-hood Fuse/Belay 8oxIn Under hood ABS FLrse/Relay BoxHeadlightsFront Turn Signal/Parking LightsRear Turn Signal LaghtsBrake/TaillightsInner Taillights*,High Mount Brake LightBack up LightsLicense Plate LightsCeiling Light
Trunk LightsGauge LightsIndicator Lightslllumination and Pilot LightsHeater Control Panel Lights
12 V 38 AH/5 HR12 V 1.0 kW, 1.2 kW12V 75 A,80 A7.5 A, t0 A, 15 A, 20 A7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A, 30 A, 40 A, 80 A7.5 4.20 A, 40 A12V_60/55W12V -2115W
12V - 21W12V - 21/5W12V-5W12 V 18 W*" 21 W+" *3
12V 21W12v-5wl2V-8W(Withmoonroofl12 V - 5W (Without moonroof)
12V-1.4W,3W't2 v 1.12W. 1.4 W12v-0.84w, 1.4 W12V 1.4 W
Design Specifications
(cont'd)
P/S: Power Steering M/S: Manual Steering*l: 2-door Coupe *2: 2door Hatchback *3: 4-door Sedan*4: USA (HAM), Canada (HCM) produced *5: Japan produced
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Special Tools
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07JAA - 001010A
07JAB - 0010204
OTLAJ _ PR3O2OB
07NAB - 0010404
07NAJ - P07010A
01406 - 0020201
OTMAJ - PY4O'114
07MAJ - PY40120
07406 - 0070300
07742 - 0010100
Valve Guide Reamer, 5.5 mm
Socket, 17 mm
Holder Handle
Air Stopper
Holder Attachment. 50 mm
Pressure Gauge Adapter
A/f Pressure Hose
A/T Pressure Hose,2,210 mmAy'T Pressure Adapter
A,/T Low Pressure Gauge WPanelValve Guide Driver, 5.5 mm
6-43
6-16
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6-8, 10
6-16
6-4
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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 SpecialTools (Dl6Y5 enginel
CAUTION:
. Before using th6 Valve Inspection Tool, make 3ure
that ths air pressure gaugo on the air comptsssor
indicates over iloo kPa 14 kgf/cmr, 57 psi).
. Inspecl th6 valv€ clearance beforo rocker atm insDec"
tion,
'1.
Cover the timing belt with a shop towel to protect tho
belt.
Check ths intakg primaty rocker arm of each cylindqr atTDC.
Remove the cylinder head cover.
NOTE: Refer to page 6-46 when installing the cylin-
der head cover.
Plug the relief hole with the special tool.
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OTLAJ - PR3O2OB
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3, Remove the sealing bolt from the inspection holeand connect the an air pressure regulator with a 0 -
100 psi gauge.
10 x 1.0 mmSEALING BOLT20 N.m {2.0 kgj'm. 14lblft}
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'10 x 1.0 mmADAPTER;NSp€CTTONHOLE (Commercially
available)
l'Pullthe dial andturn to adlust,
Loosen the regulator valve on the valve inspection
tool and apply the specified air pressure.
Spocified Air Pressurei
250 kPa {2.5 kg,t/cm,,36 psi}
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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.
OTLAJ - PR3O2OB
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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,

Valve Clearance
Adjustment
NOTE:
. Valves should be adjusted only when the cylindsrhead temperature is less than 100"F (38"C).
. After adjusting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt(see page 6-16).
1, Remove the cylinder head cover.
NOTE; Refer to page e46 when installing the cytinderhead cover.
2. Remove the upper cover (see page 6-19).
3. Set the No. 1 piston at TDC. The "UP" mark on the
cam-shaft pulley should be at top, and the TDC
marks should align with the cylinder head surface.
TDC MARKS
4. Adjust valves on No, 1 cylinder.
Intako: 0.18 - 0.22 mm {0.007 - 0.009 in}
Exhaust: 0.23 - 0.27 mm (0.009 - 0.011 inl
"UP" MARK
6-12
No.4
5. Loosen the locknut, and turn the adjustment screwuntil the feeler gauge slides back and forth with asliOht amount of drag,
D16Y7 engin.:
CAUTION: Do not oyertighlen the locknuts; thorockor arms are made of aluminum.
INTAKE end EXHAUST VALVELOCKNUTS
Dl6Y5, Dl6Y8 engin€3:
INTAKE .nd EXHAUST VALVELOCKNUTS20 N.m 12.0 kstm, 14lbtft)
Adiusting screw locations:
IMTAKEo.4 1{o. 3 No. 2
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nb.3 No.2 No. 1EXHAUST
18 N.m (1.8 kgI.m, 13 tbl.ftl