1997 HONDA CIVIC For

Pistons
Inspection
1.Check the piston for distortion or cracks,
NOTE: lf a cylinder is bored. an oversized piston
must be used.
Measure the piston diameter at a distance A from
bottom of the skirt.
816A2 engino:
A: 15 mm 10.6 in)
D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:
A: 5 mm (0.2 inl
Piston Diameter:
816A2 engine:
Standard lNewl: 80.980 - 80.990 mm
13.1882 - 3.1886 in)
Service Limit: 80.970 mm (3.1878 in)
D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:
Standard {New): 7,f.980 - 7i1.990 mm
|.2.9520 - 2.9521in!
Service Limit: 74.970 mm {2.9516 inl
SKIRT DIAMETER
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3. Calculate the difference between the cylinder bore
diameter (see page 7-16) and the piston diameter.
Piston-to-Cylinder Clsarance
Standard lNewl: 0.010 - 0.0,10 mm
(0.0004 - 0.0016 inl
Servico Limit: 0.05 mm {0.002 in}
lf the clearance is near or exceeds the service limit,
inspect the piston and cylinder block for excessive
wear.
Oversizo Piston Diametor
816A2 ongine:
0.25t 81.23 - 81.21 mm (3.1980 - 3.1984 inl
D16Y5. D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:
O.25t 75.23 - 75.21 mm (2.9618 - 2.9622 in)
0.50: 75.i18 - 75.49 mm {2.9716 - 2.9720 in}

Cylinder Block
Inspection
'LMeasure wear and taper in directions X and y at threelevels in each cvlinder as shown.
Cylinder Boro Size
816A2 engine:
Standard (Newl: 81.00 - 81.02 mm
{3.1t|:l - 3.190 intService Limit: 81.07 mm {3.192 in)D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:
Standard lNew): 75.00 - 75.02 mm(2.9s3 - 2.954 in)
Sarvice Limit: 75.07 mm (2.956 in)
Oversize
816A2 engiDe:
0.25t 41.25 - A1.27 mm {3.199 - 3.200 in)D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 Engines:
0.25t 75.25 -15.27 mm (2.9626 - 2.963,0 in)0.50: 75.50 - 75.52 mm 12.9721- 2.9i32 inl
Bore TaDet
Limit: (Difference between first and third measure"ment) 0.05 mm (0.002 inl
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lf the measurements in any cylinder are beyondthe Oversize Bore Service Limit, replace the block.
lf the block is to be rebored. refer to piston Clear-ance Inspection (see page 7-15) after reboring.
NOTE: Scored or scratched cylinder bores must behoned.
Reboring Limit:
Bl642 enginc:
0.25 mm (0.01 in)
Dl6Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engin€s:
0.50 mm (0.02 in)
Check the top of the block for warpage,Measure along the edges and across the center asshown.
SURFACES TO BE MEASUREO
Engine Block Warpage:
Bl6A2 engine:
Standard (Now): 0.05 mm {0.002 inl max.Service Limh: 0.08 mm (0.003 in)DtOYs, D16Y7, D16Y8 €nginas:
Standard (N€w): 0.07 mm l0.OO3 inl max.Servica Limit; 0.10 mm {0.00it in)
PRECISION STRAIGHT EDGE

Connecting RodsPiston Pins
Selection
Each rod falls into one of four tolerance ranges {from O to+ 0.024 mm (0 to + 0.0009 in), in 0.006 mm (0.0002 in)increments) depending on the size of its big end bore. lt,sthen stamped with a number {1, 2,3, or 4) indicating therange.
You may find any combination ot l, 2, 3, or 4 in any
engrne.
Normal Eore Size: 48.0 mm (1.89 in)
NOTE:
o Reference numbers are for big end bore size and doNOT indicate the position of the rod in the engine.. Inspect connecting rod for cracks and heat damage.
CONNECTING ROD AOREREFERENCE NUMBERHalf of number is stamped onbearing cap, the other half onconnectrng rod.
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Installation
1. Use a hydraulic press for installation.
. When pressing the pin in or out, be sure you posi
tion the recessed flat on the piston against the lugson the base attachment.
816A2 engine
The arrow must face thetiming belt side of theeng Ine.
The mark must facethe timing belt sideof the engine.
D16Y5, D16Y7, O16Y8 engines
The arrow must face thetiming belt side o{ theengine and the connectingrod oil hole must face therear of the engine.
Adjust the length of thepiston pin driver to53 mm (2.09 4n)
PISTON PIN DRIVER SHAFT07973-PEOo3r0
PISTON PIN DRIVER HEAD
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PILOT COLLAR07973-PE00200
PISTON PIN BASE INSERT07973 PEO0400
PISTON EASE HEAO07973 -5800100
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lnspection
1.
Oversize:
Oversize:
NOTE; All replacement piston pins are overslze.
2. Zero the dial indicator to the piston pin diameter'
Measure the diameter of the piston pin.
Piston Pin Diametel:
B16A2 engine:
Standard {New): 20.994 - 21.000 mm
(0.8265 - 0.8268 in)
20.997 - 21.003
10.8267 - 0.8269 inl
D16Y5, Dl6Y7, Dl6YB engines:
Standard lNewl: 18.99,1- 19.000 mm
(0.7478 - 0.7480 inl
18.997 - 19.003
{0.7479 - 0.7481 in)
3. Measure the piston pin-to-piston clearance.
NOTE: Check the piston for distortion or cracks.
lf the piston pin clearance is greater than 0.024 mm
(0.0009 jn), remeasure using an oversized piston
pin.
Piston Pin-to-Piston Clearance:
Standard (New): 0.010 - 0.022 mm
(0.0004 - 0.0009 in)
Check the difference between the piston pin diame-
ter and the connecting rod small end diameter'
Piston Pin-to-Connesting Rod Interterence:
816A2 engine:
Standard (New): 0.013 - 0.032 mm(0.0005 - 0.0013 in)
D16Y5, D16Y7, Dl6YB engines:
Siandard lNewl; 0.014 - 0.040 mm
4.
10.0006 - 0.0016 inl
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Piston Rings
End Gap
1.Using a piston, push a new ring into the cylinderbore 15 - 20 mm (0.6 - 0.8 in) from the bottom.
Measure the piston ring end-gap with a feeler gauge:
. lf the gap is too small, check to see if you have
the proper rings for your engine.. lf the gap is too large. recheck the cylinder borediameter against the wear limits on page 7-16,
lf the bore is over the service limit, the cvlinderblock must be rebored.
Pkton Ring End-cap:
Top Ring
81642 engino
Siandtrd (New): 0.20 - 0.35 mm
{0.008 - 0.01,1 in)
Service Limit: 0.60 mm l0-02i1 inl
D16Y5. Dl6Y7, D16Y8 enginos
Standard lNewl: 0.15 - 0.30 mm
{0.006 - 0.012 in)
Ssrvic€ Limit 0.60 mm {0.024 inl
Socond Ring
816A2 ongina
Standard (Nowl: 0.40 - 0.55 mm
10.016 - 0.022 inl
Service Limit: 0.70 mm (0.028 inl
D16Y5, D16Y7, Dt6Y8 engines
Standard (New): 0.30 - 0.ia5 mm
{0.012 - 0.018 in)
Sorvice Limit 0.70 mm 10.028 inl
Oil Ring
81642 ongine
Standard {Now): 0.20 - 0.50 mm(0.008 - 0.020 inl
Sorvico Limit: 0.70 mm (0.028 in)
Dl6Y5. Dl6Y7, D16Y8 €nginos
Standard (Nowli 0.20 - 0.70 mm(0.008 - 0.028 inl
Servica Limit: 0.80 mm 10.031 in)
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Replacement
1.Using a ring expander. remove the old piston rings.
Clean all ring grooves thoroughly.
NOTE:
. Use a squared-off broken ring or ring groove
cleaner with blade to fit piston grooves.
o Top ring groove is 1.0 mm (0.039 in)wide.. Second ring groove is 1.2 mm (0.047 in) wide.. Oil ring groove is 2,8 mm (0.11 in) wide.. File down the blade if necessary.
CAUTION: Do noi use a wire blush to clean ringlands. or cut ring lands deepol with cleaning tool.
NOTE: lfthe piston is to be separated from the con-necting rod, do not install new rings yet.
3. Install new rings in the proper sequence and posi-
taon (see page 7-22).
NOTE: Do not reuse old piston rings.
(Commercially available)

Piston RingsCrankshaft Oil Seal
Alignment (cont'dl
TOP RING ---.>
SECOND RING >
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Rotate the rings in their grooves to make sure theydo not bind.
Position the ring end gaps as shown:
DO NOT position any ring gapat piston thrust surfaces.
DO NOT position any ring gapin line with the piston pin hole.OIL RING GAP
SECOND RING GAP
Approx.90
TOP RING GAP
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Installation
The seal surface on the block should be dry.Apply a light coat of oil to the c.ankshaft and tothe lip of the seal.
1. Drive the crankshaft oil seal squarely into the right
side cover using the special tools.
HANDLE DRIVER07749 0010000
seal with thepan number sidefacing out.
Confirm that the clearance is equal all the way
around with a feeler gauge.
Clearance:0.5 - 0.8 mm (0.02 - 0.03 inl
NOTE: Refer to page 8-14 for installation of the oilpumo side crankshaft oil seal.
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PistonsGrankshaft
lnstallation
Before installing the pistons, apply a coat of
engine oil to the ring grooves and cylinder
bores.
lf the crankshaft is already installed:
. Set the crankshaft to BDC for each cylinder.
. Remove the connecting rod caps, and slip short
sections of rubber hose over the threaded ends
of the connecting rod bolts.
. lnstall the ring compressor. check that the bear-
ing is securely in place, then position the piston
in the cylinder, and tap it in using the wooden
handle of a hammer.
o Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and
check the connecting rod-to-crank journal align-
ment before pushing the piston into place
. Apply engine oil to the bolt threads. Install the
rod caps with bearings, and torque the nuts to:
815A2 engine:
40 N.m {,1.1 kgf.m, 30 lbf'ft|
D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:
31 N.m (3.2 kgf'm,23 lbf'ft)
lf the crankshaft is not installed:
. Remove the rod caps and bearings, install the ring
compressor, then position the piston in the cylin-
der, and tap it in using the wooden handle of a
hammer.
. Position all Distons at top dead center.
1.
2.
The arrcw must facethe taming belt sideof the engine.
CONNECTING ROOOIL HOLE lD16Y5, D16Y7, D16YB ongines)
NOTE: Maintain downward force on the ring com-
pressor to prevent the rings from expanding before
entering the cylinder bore.
RUBBER
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lnstallation
Before installing the crankshaft, apply a coat of
engine oil to the main bearings and rod bearings.
Insert the bearing halves into the cylinder block and
connecting rods.
Hold the crankshaft so the rod journals for cylinders
No.2 and No. 3 are straight down.
Lower the crankshaft into the block, seating the rod
journals into connecting rods No. 2 and No. 3, and
install the rod caps and nuts finger-tight.
1.
2.
3.
5.
Grooved sides faceoulward.Botate the crankshaft clockwise, seat journals into
connecting rods No, 1 and No.4, and install the rod
caps and nuts finger-tight.
NOTE: Install caps so the bearing recess is on the
same side as the recess in the rod.
Check rod bearing clearance with plastigage (see
page 7-11), then torque the capnuts. Apply engine
oil to the bolt threads.
Torque:
816A2 sngine:/l{, N.m {a.l kgf.m, 30 lbf'ftl
D16Y5, D16Y7, Dl6Y8 engines:
31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m, 23 lbf'ft|
NOTE: Reference numbers on connecting rod are
for big-end bore tolerance and do not indicate the
position of piston in the engine.
Line up the marks wheninstalling the connectrng rod
cap.
6. Install the thrust washers on the No. 4 journal. Oil(cont'd)
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the thrust washer surfaces,

Crankshaft
Installation (cont'd)
7. Installthe main bearing caps.
Check clearance with plastigage (see page 7-9), thentighten the bearing cap bolts in 2 steps.
First step: 25 N.m {2.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf.ft)
Second stop:
B1642 engine:
76 N.m {7.8 kgf.m, 56 lbf.ft)
D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:
51 N.m (5.2 kgf.m, 38 lbf.ft)
NOTE: Coat the thrust washer surfaces and boltthreads with oil.
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLTS TIGHTENING SEOUENCE
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CAUTION: Whenever any crankshaft or connectingrod bearing is replaced, it is necGssary after reassom-bly to run the engine at idling spe6d until it reachesnormal operating temperature, than continue to runit for approximately 15 minutos.
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NOTE:
. Use liquid gasket, part No. 08718 - 0001 or08718-0003.
. Check that the mating surfaces are clean and drybefore apptying liquid gasket.
. Apply liquid gasket evenly, being careful to coverall the mating surface.. To prevent oil leakage, apply liquid gasket to theinner threads of the bolt holes.. Do not install the parts if five minutes or morehave elapsed since applying the liquid gasket.
Instead reapply liquid gasket after removing theold residue.
. After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes beforefilling the engine with oil.
L Apply liquid gasket to the block mating surface ofthe right side cover, then install it on the cylinderblock.
Bl6A2 engine;
Apply tiquid gaslet alongthe broken line.
D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:
RIGHT SIDE COVER