1997 HONDA CIVIC Head cover

Valve Glearance
Adjustment
NOTE:
. Valves should be adjusted only when the cylinder
head temperaturs is less than 100'F (38'C)'
. After adjusting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt to
177 N.m (18.0 kgf'm, 130 lbt'ft)
1. Remove the cylinder head cover'
NOTE: Refer to page G86 when installing the cylin-
der head cover.
2. Set No. 1 pi$on at TDC. The "UP" mark on the pullsy
should be at the top, and TDC grooves on the pulley
should align with the pointer on the back cover' TDC
grooves {white paint) on the crankshaft pulley should
align with the pointer on the timing belt lower cover'
Number I Piston at TDC:
4.
Adjust valves on No. 1 cylinder.
lntako: 0.15 - 0.19 mm {0'006 - 0.007 in)
ExhaGt 0.17 - 0.21 mm {0'007 - 0 008 inl
Loosen the locknut, and turn the adjusting screw
until the feeler gauge slides back and forth with a
slight amount of drag.
TAPPET ADJUSTERWFENCH SET07MM - PR70110
TAPPET LOCKNUTWRENCH07MAA - PR70120
Adiusting sclaw location:
LOCKNUT20 N.m {2.0 kgf'm, lil lbt'ftl
(cont'd)
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Timing Belt
lllustrated Index
NOTE:
. Refer to page 6-59 for positioning crankshaft and pulley before installing belt.. Mark the direction of rotation on the belt before removino.a Do not use the middle cover and lower cover for storing r'emoved items.. Clean the middle cover and lower cover before installation.
WASHER
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Replace when damagedor deteriorated.CAP NUTx 1,0 mm9.8 N.m lr.0 kgf.m, 7.2lbtftl
CYLINDERHEAD COVERRefer to page 6-86when installing.
HEAD COVER GASKETReplace when leaking,damaged or deteriorated.Apply liquid gasket atthe four corners ol therecesses,
TIMING BELTInspection, page 6-61Adjustment, page 6-61Replacement, page 6-62
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6 x '1.0 mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbt.ftl
l0 x 1.25 mm5a N.m {5.5 kgl.m,40 tbt ftt
MIDDTE COVER
6 x 1.0 mrn9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt-ltl
8 x 1.25 mmN.m {5.7 kgt.m,41 tbt fr)
6x1.0mmN.m 11.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt.ft'l
PULLEY BOLT14 x 1.25 mm177 N.m {18.0 kgf.m. 130 tbt.ft}Beplacement, page 6-59Do not use an impactwrench when installing.
TIMING BELTDRIVE PULLEY
Installwith concavesurtace facing out.Remove any oil and clean.
LOWERCOVER
CRANKSHAFT PULLEYReplacement, page 6-59
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Replacement, page 6-59

Inspection
Remove the cylinder head cover.
NOTE: Refer to page 6-86 when installing the cylin-
der head cover.
Inspect the timing belt for cracks and oil or coolant
soakrng.
NOTE:
. Replace the belt if oil or coola nt soaked.
. Remove any oil or solvent that gets on the belt'
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Rotate PUlleYand inspect belt-
After inspecting, retorque the crankshaft pul
to 177 N.m (18.0 kgf'm, 130 lbf'ft)
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lnspect thrs area
Tension Adiustment
CAUTION: Always adiust timing belt tension with the
engine cold.
NOTE:
. The tensioner is spring-loaded to apply proper ten
sion to the belt automatically after making the follow-
ing adjustment.
. Always rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise when
viewed from the pulley side. Rotating it clockw'se
may result in improper adjustment of the belt ten-
sion.
1, Remove the cylinder head cover.
NOTE; Refer to page 6-86 when installing the cylin-
der head cover.
2. Set the No. 1 piston at TDC (see page 6-64)
3. Rotate the crankshaft live or six revolutions to set
the belt.
4. Set the No. 1 Piston at TDC
ADJUSTING BOLT
54 N.m(5.5 kgt.m, a0 lbtftl
5.
7.
8.
Loosen the adjusting bolt 180'.
Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise three teeth
on the camshaft PulleY.
Tighten the adjusting bolt.
After adjusting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt
to 177 N.m (18.0 kgf'm, 130 lbnft)
ley bolt
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7.
8.
Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-59).
Remove the cylinder head cover'
NOTE: Refer to page 6-86 when installing the cylin-
der head cover.
Remove the middle cover and lower cover.
NOTE: Do not use the middle and lower covers for
storing removed items.
MIDDLE COVER
LOWER COVER
9.
10.Loosen the adjusting bolt 180'.
to remove tension from the
retighten the adjusting bolt.
9.8 N.m lt.o kgf m,
7.2lw'ftl
Push the tensioner
timing belt, then
N.m (5.5 kgt'm,
1 1. Remove the timing belt.
TDC
lnstallation
Install the timing belt in the reverse order of removal;
Only key points are described here.
1. Set the timing belt drive pulley so that the No. 1 pis'
ton is at top dead center (TDC). Align the groove on
the timing belt drive pulley to the V pointer on the
oil pumP.
set the camshaft pulleys so that the No. 1 piston is at
TDC.
Align the TDC marks on the intake and exhaust cam-
shaft pulleys.
MARK
(cont'd)
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POINTER

Cylinder Head
lllustrated Index
CAUTION:
. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the engine coolant tempsraturo drops below 100"F (38"C1 bofote
removing it,
. when handling a metal gasket, take caro not to fold the gaskot or damage the contact surface of the gasket.
NOTE: Use new O-rings and gaskets when reassembling.
CYLINDER HEAO
PLUGReplace.
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DISTRIBUTOR
8 x 1 ,25 mm
27 N.m P.E kgl m.
20 tbf.foApply engine oil to
the threads.
cr.rMp.S
CAMSHAFT A"o''*t*'; wes@
OIL SEALReplace.
6 x l,omm9.8 N'm tl.0 kgt'm,7.2lbf ft)
RUBBER SEALReplace when damaged
or detedorated.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf'm,
7.2 rbnftl
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IGNMONWIRE COVER
CYLINOER HEAD
COVERRefer to page 6-86
when installing
HEAD COVER GASKETReplace when leaking, damaged
or deteriorated.Apply liquid gasket at thecorners of the recesses, Page 6-86
8 x 1,25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgf'm,
1? tbf.ftl
EXHAUST
10 x 1.25 mm56 N.m (5.7 kgf m,,r1 lbl.ft)
(cont'd)
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Removal
Engine removal is not required for this procedure.
!@@ Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed
properly and hoist brackels are attached to correst posi-
tion on the engine,
CAUTION:
o Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted sur-
faces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiling connectors
carelully while holding the connector portion.
To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100"F {38'Cl
before loosening the retaining bolt.
NOTE:
. Unspecified items are common.
. Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
AIso, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses or interfere with other parts.
o Inspect the timing belt before removing the cylinder
n eao.
. Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No. 1 piston is
at top dead center (see page 6-64).
1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
Drain the engine coolant {see page 10-7).
. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the strut brace (see page 5-2).
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
(see page 5-3).
Remove the adjusting bolt and mounting bolt, then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and pump
(see page 5 5).
2.
3.
4.
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ADJUSTING
6. Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (A/C) com-
pressor belt.
IDLER PULLEY BRACKETBOLT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {4.5 kg,l.m, 33 lbt.ft}
7. Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt, then remove
the alternator belt.
LOCK BOLT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgf.m,17 tbtftl
ALTERNATORBELT10 x 1.25 mm,l,l N.m {4.5 kgf.m,33 tbf.ft,
(cont'd)
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WATER BYPASS
HOSE
14. Remove the upper radiator hose, heater hose and
water bvpass hose.
HEATER
Remove the engine wire harness connectors and wlre
harness clamps from the cylinder head and the intake
manifold.
Four fuel injector connector
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor connec-
tor
ECT gauge sending unit connector
ECT switch connector
ldle air control (lAC) valve connector
Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor connec-
tor
Throttle position sensor connector
Primary Heated oxygen sensor (Primary HO2S)
connecror
VTEC solenoid valve connector
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16.
17.
Remove the spark plug caps and distributor form
the cylinder head.
Remove the upper bracket.
NOTE:
. Use a jack to support the engine before removing
the upp€r bracket is removed.
. Place a cushion between the oil panandthejack.
12 x 1.25 fin74 N.m 17.5 kgtm,
UPPER BRACKET
18. Remove the cylinder head cover.
{cont'd)
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Cylinder Head
19.
20.
Removal (cont'dl
Remove the timing belt {see page 6-62).
Remove the back cover and camshaft pulleys.
BACK COVER
56 N.m (5.7 kgf m,
41 tbt.f06xl.0mm9.8 N,m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft)
21, Remove the exhaust manifold (see page 9-8).
22. Remove the intake manifold (see page g-5).
23. Loosen the adjusting screws.
INTAKE
No.4 No.3 No.2 No. 1
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24. Remove the camshaft holder plates, camshaft hold-ers and camshafts.
CAMSHAFTHOLDER PLATE
Remove the cylinder head bolts, then remove the
cylinder head.
CAUTION: To prevsnt warpage. unscrew the bolts
in sequonc€ 1/3 turn at a tim€; lepeat lh6 sequence
until all bolts aro loosened.
CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS LOOSENING SEOUENCE:
CYLINDER HEADPLUGReplace. t
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