1997 HONDA CIVIC For

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
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a
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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
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Rocker Arms and Shafts
Clearance Inspection
Measure both the intake rocker shaft and exhaust rocker
shaft.
1. Measure the diameter of the shaft at the first rocker
locatron.
2. Zero the gauge to the shaft diameter'
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3. Measure the inside diameter of the rocker arm and
check for an out of-round condition.
Rockel Arm-to-Shaft Clearance
Standard (Newl:
lntake: 0.017 - 0.050 mm
{0.0007 - 0.0020 inl
Exhaust: 0.018 - 0.054 mm
(0 0007 - 0 0021 in)
Service Limit:0.08 mm {0.003 inl
Repeat these measurements on all the rockers.
- lf the clearance is over the service limit, replace the
rocker shaft and all over tolerance rocker arms.
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Valves, Valve Springs and Valve Seals
Removal
NOTE: ldentify valves and valve springs as they areremoved so that each item can be reinstalled in its orioi-nal oosition.
'1. Using an appropriate-sized socket and plastic mal-let. lightly tap the valve retainer to loosen the valve
keepers before installing the valve spring compres-
sor.
Install the spring compressor. Compress the spring
and remove the valve keeper.
PLASTIC MALLET
SOCKET
VALVE SPRII{G COMPRESSORSnlp-on CF711 or KD-383whh #32 JAWS
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3. Install the valve guide seal remover.
SEAL REMOVER vat vF GI nF !
4. Remove the valve seal.
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VALVE GUIDE SEAL REMOVERLISLE P/N 57900 or KD3350

Cylinder HeadValve Seats
Warpage
NOTE: lf the camshaft-to-holder oil clearances (see
page 6-36) are not within specification, the cylinder head
cannot be resurfaced.
lf the camshaft-to-holder oil clearances are within sDeci,
fications, check the cylinder head lor warpage.
lf warpage is less than 0.05 mm (0.002 in), cylin-
der head resurfacing is not required.
lf warpage is between 0.05 mm (0.002 in) and
0.2 mm {0.008 in), resurface the cylinder head.
Maximum resurface limit is 0,2 mm (0.008 in)
based on a height of 93 mm (3.66 in).
Measure along edges, and three ways across center.
Cylinder Head Height:
Standard {Newl: 92.95 - 93.05 mm
{3.659 - 3.66:} in)
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Reconditioning
'1. Renew the valve seats in the cylinder head using a
valve seat cutter.
NOTE: lf the guides are worn (see page 6-39).
replace them (see page 6-41) belore cutting the
valve seats.
VALVE SEATCUTTER(Commercially available)
2.
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4.
Carefully cut a 45'seat, removing only enough
material to ensure a smooth and concentric seat.
Bevel the upper edge of the seat with the 30. cutter
and the lower edge of the seat with the 60' cutter.
Check the width of the seat and adjust accordingly.
Make one more very light pass with the 45" cutter to
remove any possible burrs caused by the other cut-
Iers.
Valve Seat Width:
Standard (N€w):
Intake: 0.85 - 1.15 mm 10.033 - 0.045 in)
Exhaust: 1.25 - 1.55 mm {0.049 - 0.061 in}
Sorvice Limit:
Intake: 1.6 mm (0.063 inl
Exhausl: 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Seat Width
5. After resurfacing the seat, inspect for even valve
seatingr Apply Prussian Blue compound to the
valve face, and insert the valve in its original loca-
tion in the head, then liit and snap it closed against
the seat several times.

Valve Guides
7.
VALVESEAT
PFUSSIAN BTUE COMPOUNO
The actual valve seating surface. as shown by the
blue comDound, should be centered on the seat.
. lf it is too high (closer to the valve stem), you
must make a second cut with the 60'cutter to
move it down, then one more cut with the 45'
cutter to restore seat width,
. lf it is too low (closer to the vslve edge), you
must make a second cut with the 30" cutter to
move it uD, then one more cut with the 45'cutter
to restore seat width.
NOTE: The final cut should always be made with
the 45" cutter.
lnsert the intake and exhaust valves in the head and
measure the valve stem installed height.
Intake. Exhau3t Siem Installsd Height:
Standard (New): 53.17 - 53.6,4 mm
12.093 - 2.112 in)
Sorvice Limit: 53.89 mm (2.122 in)
lf the valve stem installed height is over the service
limit. reDlace the valve and recheck. lf its still over
the service limit, replace the cylinder head; the
valve seat in the head is too deep.
VALVE STEMINSTALLED HEIGHT
8.
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Replacement
1.As illustrated below, use a commercially-available
air-impact valve guide driver attachment modified
to fit the diameter of the valve guides. In most cases.
the same procedure can be done using the special
tool and a conventional hammer.
VALVE GUIDE DRIVERlCommerciallv available)5.3 mm
87 mm +- 57 mft
t3.43 in) | 12 24 inl
tr-r'10.8 mm(0.42 inl
or
VALVE GUIDE DRIVER, 5.5 mm
07742 - 0010100
Select the proper replacement guides. and chill them
in the freezer section of a refrigerator for about an
nour.
Use a hot plate or oven to evenly heat the cylinder
head to 300"F (150'C). Monitor the temperature with
a cooking thermometer.
CAUTION:
. Do not use a torch; it may warp the head.
Do not got the head hottel than 300"F (150"C1;
excessive heat may loosen thg valve seats.
To avoid burns. use heayy gloves whon handling
the heated cylinder h€ad.
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Valves
Reaming
NOTE: For new valve guides only.
1. Coat both the reamer and valve guide with cufting
orl.
2. Rotate the reamer clockwise the full length of the
valve guide bore.
3. Continue to rotate the reamer clockwise while
removing it from the bore.
4. Thoroughly wash the guide in detergent and water
to remove any cutting residue.
5. Check the clearance with a valve (see page 6-391.
Verify that the valve slides in the valve guide with-
out exerting Pressure.
Turn reamer inclockwise direclionon ly.
REAMER, 5.5 mmO7HAH. PJ'O'IOB
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lnstallation
Coat valve stems with engine oil. Insert the valves
in the valve guides.
NOTE: Make sure lhe valves move up and clown
smoothly.
lnstallthe spring seats on the cylinder head.
Install the valve seals using the valve guide seal
installer.
NOTE: Exhaust and intake valve seals are not inter-
changeable.
2.
3.
WHITESPRINGBLACKSPRING
INTAKE VALVE SEALEXHAUST VALVE SEAL
VALVE GUIDE SEALINSTALLERKD2899 (Commercially available)NOTE: Use small lD end of
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Valves
Camshaft/Rocker Arms and
Camshaft Seal/Pulley
Installation (cont'd)
4. Install the valve spring and valve retainer. then
install the valve spring compressor. Compress the
spring and installthe valve keepers.
NOTE: Place the end of the valve spring with close-
ly wound coils toward the cylinder head.
lCornmercially available)Snap-on CFrll or KD - 3tX'with #32 JAWS
Lightly tap the end of each valve stem two or three
times with a plastic mallet to ensure proper seating
of the valve and valve keepers.
NOTE: Tap the valve stem only along its axis so you
do not bend the stem.
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Installation
CAUTION:
. Make sure that all tockers are in alignment with their
valvgs when torquing the rocket assembly bolts,. Valve locknuls should be loosened and adiusting
screws backed off bofore installation.
. To prevont tho rocker arm a$smbly from coming
apad, l6av€ the camshaft holder bohs in the holdeB.
1. After wiping down the camshaft, camshaft seal andjournals in the cylinder head, lubricate both sur-
faces and install the camshaft.
2. Clean and install the oil control orifice with a new
O-ring.
CAMSHAFT SEALSeal housing surface should be dry.Apply a light coat of oil to camshaftand inner lip of seal.
3. Turn the camshaft until its keyway is facing up (No.
piston TDC).
OIL CONTROL ORIFICE

Cylinder Head
4. Apply liquid gasket (Part No. 08718 - 0001 or 08718 -
0003) to the head mating surfaces of the No. 1 and
No.5 camshaft holders.- Apply liquid gasket to the shaded areas
Set the rocker arm assemblY in place and loosely
installthe bolts.- Make sure that the rocker arms are properly posi-
tioned on the valve stems.
Tighten each bolt two turns at a time in the sequence
shown below to ensure that the rockers do not bind
on the valves.
Specitied torquo:
8 mm bolts: 20 N.m (2.0 kgt'm, l/t lbf'ft)
Apply engine oil to the threads.
6 mm bolts: 12 N.m {1.2 kgif'm, 8.7 lbf'ft)
Apply engine oil to the thresds.
6 mm bolts: O, @. @, @
7. Install the back cover. then install the camshaft pul-!
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lnstallation
lnstallthe cylinder head in the reverse order of removal:
NOTE:
. Always use a new head gasket.
. Cylinder head and cylinder block surface must be
clean.
. "UP" mark on the camshaft pulley should be at the top
. Turn the crankshaft so the No. 1 piston is at TDC (see
page 6-20).
. Clean the oil control orifice before installing.
a Do not use the upper cover and lower cover to store
removeo rlems.
Clean the upper cover and lower cover before instal-
taUon.
Cylinder head dowel pins must be aligned.1.
CYUNOER HEAD
PINS
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