1997 HONDA CIVIC Engine replacement

IFuelTank
'96 - 98 models:
Replacement
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1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see pages \1-230' 23'll'
2. Remove the seat cushion (see section 20).
3. Remove the access panel from the floor'
4. Disconnect the 2P (C565) and 3P (C564) connectors ('96 D]6Y8 engine (coupe) '97 D16Y/ engine(coupe: KL model'
sedanKL(LX)model).'97D'l6YSengine(coupe:allmodels'sedan:KLmodel'98-allmodels):and6P(C568)connec-
tor),
5. Disconnect the hose and quick-connect fittings (see pag es'l'l-225' 2271
6. Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands'
7. Removethefuel tank cover ('96,'97 model) orthefuel hose joint protector'
8. Bemovethedrain bolt,and drainthefuel into an approved container'
9. Disconnect the hoses {see page r i-izst. Sria" nu"i ihe clamps, then twist hoses as you pull, to avoid damaging them'
10. Place a jack. or other support, under the tank'
11. Remove the strap nuts, and let the straps fall free'
12. Removethefuel tank lf it sticks on the undercoat applied to its mount' caref u lly pry it off the mount'
13.|nsta||thedrainbo|twithanewwasher.thencoatthedrainbo|twithNoxrustl24B,A||owtheNoxrustdryfor20min-
ules.
14. Installthe remaining pans in the reverse order of removal'
SASE GASKETReplace.
BASE GASKETReplace.
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TANKSTRAPS
DRAIN BOLT,19 N.m {5.0 kgt m, 36 lbf.ftl(cont'd)
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Flywheel
\Inspection
1.
2.
3.
Inspect the ring gear teeth for wear and damage
Inspect the clutch disc mating surface on the
flywheel for wear, cracks, and burning.
Measure the flywheel runout using a dial indicator
through at least two full turns Push against the
flywheel each time you turn it to take up the
crankshaft thrust washer clearance.
NOTE: The runout can be measured with engine
installed.
Standard (New): 0.05 mm (0.002 inl max.
Service Limit: 0.15 mm {0.006 in)
FLYWHEEL
OIAL INOICATOR
FLYWHEEL
lf the runout exceeds the service limit. replace the
flywheel.
Turn the inner race o{ the ball bearing with your tin-
ger. The ball bearing should turn smoothly and qui
etly. lf the inner race does not turn smoothly and
quietly, replace the bearing. Check that the ball
bearing outer race fits tightly in the flywheel. lf it is
loose. replace the ball bearing
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4.
BALL BEARING tO
Replacement
1. Installthe special tool.
MOUNTINGBOLTS
RITIG GEAR HOLDER
oTLAB-PV00100oto7924-PD20003
2.Remove the flywheel mounting bolts in a crisscross
pattern in several steps as shown, and remove the
flywheel,
Remove the ball bearing from the flywheel
(cont'dl
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FLYWHEEL
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MaintenanceBack-up Light Switch
Transmission Oil
NOTE: Check the transmission oil with the engine OFF
and the vehicle on level ground.
1. Remove the oil filler plug, then check the level and
condition of the oil.
OIL FILLER PLUG/14 N.m (4.5 kgl.m,33 lbl.ft)Proper Level
4.
WASHERReplace.
The oil level must be up to the filler hole. lf it is
below the hole, add oil until it runs out. then rein-
stall the oil filler plug with a new washer.
lf the transmission oil is dirty, remove the drain plug
and drain the oil.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and refill
the transmission with the recommended oil to the
proper lever.
NOTE: The drain plug washer should be replaced at
every oil change.
Reinstall the oil filler plug with a new washer.
OilCapacity
1.8 f (1.9 US qt. 1.6 lmp qtl at oil change
1.9 { (2.0 US $, 1.7 lmp qt) at overhaul
Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid {MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shift-
ing because it does not contain the proper addi-
t|ves.
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Replacement
NOTE: To test the back-up light switch, see section 23
1. Disconnect the connector, then remove the back-up
light swirch connector from the connector clamp.
2. Remove the back-up light switch.
25 N.m (2.5 kgf'm, 18lbf'ltl
Install the new washer and back-up light switch
Connect the back-up light switch connector.
ASHER
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MaintenanceBack-up Light Switch
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Transmission Oil
NOTE: Check the oil with the engine OFF. and the vehi-
cle on level ground.
1. Remove the oil filler plug, then check the level and
condition of the oil.
OIL FILLER PLUGia4 N.m {{.5 kgf'm,Proper Level33 tbtfrl
The oil level must be up to the filler hole. lf it is
below the hole, add oil until it runs out, then rein-
stall the oil filler plug.
lf the transmission oil is dirty, remove the drain plug
and drain the oil.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer. and refill
the transmission oil to the proper level.
NOTE: The drain plug washer should be replaced at
every oil change.
Reinstallthe oilfiller plug with a new washer.
Oil Capacity
2.2 f {2.3 US. qt, 1.9 lmp. qtl at oil change.
2.3 f {2./f US. qt. 2.0 lmp. qt} at overhaul.
Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shift-
ing because it does not contain the proper addi-
tives.
OIL FILLER PLUGila N.m {4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbt'ftl
Replace.
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Replacement
NOTE: To check the back-up light switch, see section 23.
1. Disconnect the connector, then remove the back-up
light switch connector from the connector clamp.
2. Remove the back-up lighr switch.
AACK.UP25 N.m 12.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf'tt)Replace.
lnstall the new washer and the back-up light switch.
Check the transmission oil level.4.

Mai nshaft/Cou ntershaft
Linear Solenoid AssemblySpeed Sensors
Replacement
1. Remove the mounting bolts and the linear solenoid
assemory.
Clean the mounting surfaceand flu id passages.
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgl m,8.7 tbf.ftl
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GASKET
Clean the mounting surface and fluid passage of the
linear solenoid assembly and transmission housing.
Install a new linear solenoid assembly with a new
gasl(et.
NOTE; Do not pinch the gasket when installing the
linear solenoid; make sure that the gasket is installedproperly in the mounting groove of the linear sole-
noid.
Check the linear solenoid connector for rust, dirt or
oil, and connect it securely,
LINEARSOLENOIDASSEMELY
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14-108
Replacement
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6x128.7
Remove the 6 mm bolt and the countershaft speed
sensor from the right side cover.
COUNTERSI{AFTSPEED SENSOR
O.RINGReplace.
MAINSHAFTSPEEDSENSOR
MAINSHAFT SPEEDSENSOB WAS}IER(D16Y7 enginel
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kgf m,8.7 tbf.ft)
1.0 mmN.m (1.2 kgf.m,rbf ft)
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Remove the 6 mm bolt and the mainshaft sDeed
sensor from the transmission housino.
Replace the O-ring with a new one before installing
the countershaft speed sensor or th€ mainshaft speed
sensor.
NOTE: Installthe mainshaft speed sensor washer on
the mainshaft speed sensor. The mainshaft speed
sensor washer is used on models with the D'|6Y7
engine.

IRack Guide Adjustment
NOTE: Perform rack guide adjustment with the wheels
in the straight ahead Position.
1. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut with the
cialtool.
'96 - '97 models:
Loosen the rack guide screw
'98 - '00 models:
Remove the rack guide screw and remove the old
sealant off of the threaded section.
Apply new sealant all around the threads. Loosely
installthe rack guide screw
Tighten the rack guide screw to 25 N'm (2.5 kgf'm.
18 lbf.ft), then loosen it.
Retighten the rack guide screw to 3 9 N'm (0.4 kgim,
2.9 lbf.ft), then back it off to specified angle.
Specified Return Angle: 20" max.
Tighten the locknut while holding the rack guide
screw.
Check for tight or loose steering through the com-
plete turning travel.
Perform following insPections:
. Steering operation (see page 17-30).
. Power assist with vehicle parked.
4.
LOCKNUT WRENCH, 40 mm
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Fluid Replacement
Check the reservoir at regular intervals, and add fluid as
necessary.
CAUTION: Always us€ Genuine Honda Power Stearing
Fluid-V or S. Using any other type of power sto€ring
tluid or automatic transmission lluid can cause
increased wear and poor steering in cold weathor.
SYSTEM CAPACITY:
0.85 liter 10.90 US' qt,0.75 lmp'qt)
at disassembly
RESERVOIR CAPACITY:
0.4 liter (0.42 US. qt, 0.35 lmP.qt)
LEVEL LINE
LOWER LEVEL LINE
1. Raise the reservoir, then disconnect the return nose.
2. Connect a hose of suitable diameter to the discon-
nected return hose, and put the hose end in a suit-
able container.
CAUTION: Take care not to spill tho fluid on the
body and parts. Wipe off any spill€d fluid at oncs'
3. Start the engine, let it run at idle, and turn the steer-
ing wheel from lock-to-lock several times When
fluid stops running out of the hose, shut off the
engine, Discard the fluid.
4. Reinstall the return hose on the reservoir'
5. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line.
6. Start the engine and run it at fast idle, then turn the
steering trom lock-to-lock several times to bleed air
trom the system.
7. Recheck the fluid level and add some it necessary.
CAUTION: Do not fill the reservoir beYond the
upper l€vel line.
HOSE

IHub Bearing Unit RePlacement
For vehicles with drum brakes.'99 2D Si and Si-B models
NOTE:
o Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for aluminum wheels Non-genuine wheel weights may corrode and damage
the aluminum wheels.
.onthea|uminumwhee|s,removethecentercapfromtheinsideoftheWhee|afterremovingthewhee|'
. Before insta||ing the brake disc (or brake drum), c|ean the mating surfaces of the rear hub and the brake disc (or brake
orum,.
. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces ofthe brake disc(or brake drum) andwheel'
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*2'.
12 6 mm FLANGE BOLT
9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf m, 7 lbf'ft|
*2 SPLASH GUAROCheck for crackingand damage.
SPINDLE WASTIER
SPINDLE NUT
22 x 1.5 mm181 N,m (18.5 kgt'm. 134lbfft)
Replace.NOTE:' Before installing the spindle nut, apply
engine oil to the seating surface of the
nut,' After tightening, use a drift Punchto lock the spindle nut shoulder into
TRAILING ARMCheck for crackingand oamage,
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the spindle.
HUB CAPBeplace.12 BRAKE DISCCheck for wear and
rust,'2 6 mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING SCREW
9.8 N'm 11.0 kgt m, 7 lbf'ft|
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*1 BACKING PLATE
/\*1 BRAKE SHOE
r1 FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm6,0 N.m (6.5 ksl.m,47 lbl'ftl
REAB
'1 BRAKE ORUM
HUB UNIT BEARING
Check for crackingand damage.
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m {11.0 kgt'm.80lbt'ft)
(cont'd)
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Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement (cont'dl
NOTE: Disc type {'99 2D Si and Si-R modets)
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2. Raise the rear of vehicle, and support it with safetystands in the proper locations {see section 1).
3. Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheel.
4. Pull the parking brake lever up.
5. Remove the hub cap.
6. Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, thenremove the nut. SPINDLE NUT22 x 1.5 mrn181 N.m (18.5 kgf'm, 134lbf.fi)Replace.NOT€:. Eefore installing the spindle nut,apply engine oil to the seatingsurface of the nut.. After tightening, use a drift tostake the spindle nut shoulderagainst the spindle.
lFor vehictes \\with drum brakes;/
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m
I I 1 kgt m, 80 lbf.ftl
HUB CAPReplace-NOTE: Take care not to damage the hub untton disassembly.
Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws.7.
6 mm BRAKE DISCRETAINING SCBEWS9.8 N.m 11.0 kgl.m, 7 lbf.frl
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8.
9.
Release the parking brake lever.
Remove the brake drum, hub unit bearing, andspindle washer lfor vehicles with drum brakes).
BRAKE DRUM
SPINDI-E WASHER
10. Remove the 6 mm flange bolts and caliper shield.
CALIPER SHIELOCheck for bending and damage.
6 mm FLANGE BOLTS9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m, 7 lbf,ft)