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Timing Belt
Inspection
1.
2.
3.
Remove the cylinder head cover.
. Refer to page 6 46 when installing.
Remove the upper cover (see page 6 19).
Inspect the timing belt for cracks and oil or coolantsoakrng.
NOTE:
. Replace the belt if oil or coolant soaKeo.. Remove any oil or solvent that gets on the belt.
Rotate pulleyand inspect belt.
After inspecting, retorque the crankshaft pullev bolt{see page 6- 16).
o- I6
Tension Adjustment
CAUTION: lt*ays aa;j"t the timing bett rension withthe engine cold.
NOTE:
. The tensioner is spring loaded to apply tension to thebelt automatically after making the following adjustment.
. Always rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise whenviewed from the pulley side. Rotating it clockwisemay result in improper adjustment of the belt ten-sion.
. lnspect the timing belt before adjusting the belt ten-ston.
1.Remove the cylinder head cover.
. Refer to page 6,46 when installing.
Remove the upper cover (see page 6,'19).
Rotate the crankshaft five or six revolutions to setthe belt.
Set the No. 'l piston at TDC (see page 6-21).
Loosen the adjusting bolt 180'.
2.
3.
4.
5.
\I
ADJUSTING BOLT44 N.m {4.5 kgt m,33 rbf.ft)
7.
8.
Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise three teethon the camshaft pulley.
Tighten the adjusting bolt.
After inspecting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt(see page 6-16).
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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.
.'.
DIPSTICK TUBE
LOWER
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf m,
7.2 rbt.ft)
(cont'd)
6-19
Replace.
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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)
6-27
LOCKNUT
CABLE
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Cylinder Head
Removal (cont'd)
9. Relieve fuel pressure (see section 11),
E@E Do not smoke while working on tho fuelsystem. Ke6p opgn flame or gpark away from lhework area, Drain fuel only into an app.oved containgr.
10. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) controlcanister hose, fuel feed hose and breather hose.
D16Y7 engine:
BANJO BOLT33 N.m {3.4 kgt m,25 tbf.ftt
BREATHER HOSE
D15Y5, Dl6YB engines:
BANJO AOLT33 N.m (3.4 kgf.rn,25 tbf.ftt
EVAP CONTROLCANISTER HOSE
6-28
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1 1. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose. fuel returnhose and vacuum hose (see page S_4).
12. Remove the water bypass hose and positive crank_case ventilation (pCV) hose.
016V7 engine:
PCV HOSE
D16Y5, D16Y8 engines:
\a
I
WATER EYPASS
PCV HOSE
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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
a
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)
6-29
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Cylinder HeadRocker Arms
18.
19.
21.
22.
Removal (cont'd)
Remove the timing belt {see page 6-19).
Remove the camshaft pulley and back cover,
CAMSHAFTPULLEYClean when installing.
6x1.0mm8 x 1.25 mm37 N.m (3.8 kgf.m,21 tbtlrlApply engine oilto thebolt threads.
Remove the exhaust manifold {see pages 9-6 and 9_7).
Remove the intake manifold (see pages 9-2 thru 4).
Remove the cylinder head bolts, then remove thecylinder head.
CAUTION: To pr€vent warpage, unsclew lhe bohsin sequonce 1/3 turn at a time; rgpeat tho sequenceuntil all bolts are loosened.
CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS LOOSENING SEOUENGE:
6-30
Removal
1. Loosen the adjusting screws.
2. Unscrew the camshaft holder bolts, then,removethe rocker arm assembly.
NOTE:
a Unscrew the camshaft holder bolts two turns at at,me, in a crisscross pattern, to prevent damao_ing the valves or rocker arm assembly.. When removing the rocker arm assembly, do notremove the camshaft holder bolts. The bolts willkeep the camshaft holders, the springs and therocker arms on the shaft.
CAMSHAFT HOLDER BOLTS LOOSENINGSEOUENCE:
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ADJUSTING SCREWS
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Disassembly/Reassembly
NOTE:
. ldentify parts as they are removed to ensure reinstallation in original locations'
. lnsDect rocker shafts and rocker arms (see page 6-35).
. Rocker arms must be installed in the same position if reused.
. when removing orinstallingthe rocker arm assembly,donot remove the camshaft holder bolts. The boltswill keepthe
holders, springs and rocker arms on the shaft.
-Zl prio, ,o reassemblinq, clean all the pans in solvent, dry them and apply lubricant to any contact points.
| - TNTAKE RocKER TNTAKE RocKER
D16Y7 engine:
Lefter "8" is stampedon rocker arm.
ARM A(4 placeslARM B
14 places)
INTAXE
ROCKER SHAFTSPRING{4 places)
ROCKER SHAFTCOLLAR14 plac.3l
ROCKER
I
II
I
BA\'A
fift L$\ft
:oo)[*o:
llll.I Jol----tNo.3 CAMSHAFT | | ruo. z cltusxerr 1i
T-* l=Bl-* d
,", 'l l=^ ^l
qJ?[l'-qJ'Ll
'I^ B A
EI
[ilHl"\9
t(cont'd)
6-31
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Rocker Arms
Disassembly/Reassembly (cont'dl
NOTE:
. ldentify pans as they are removed to ensure reinstallation in original locations.. Inspect rocker shafts and rocker arms (see page 6-34).. Rocker arms must be installed in the same position if reused.t when removing or installing the rockerarm assembly, do not remove the camshaft holder bolts. The boltswill keeptheholders, springs and rocker arms on the shaft.
I erior to reassembring, crean a
the parts in sorvent, dry them and appry rubricant to any contact points.
D16Y5 engine:
ROCKER ARMS
TIMING PLATERUBBER BANO
(\
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-P'g,rpt+.t't ll
\--,?|, -\2i lNo.5 CAMSHAFT _ lHOLDER l
No. 4 CAMSHAFTHOLDERNo. 3 CAMSHAFIHOLDERNo.2HOLDER
ra
I
EXHAUST ROCKERARM B{,1 plac€s)
EXHAUST ROCKEE SHAFT
Letter "A" is slamped
II{TAKE ROCKER SHAFT
!-r I
?h'ffi*ffi'
/^ ---IOCKER SHAFT
Letter "8" is stamped
6-32