1997 HONDA CIVIC plastigage

Gamshaft
Inspection
NOTE:
. Do not rotate the camshaft during inspection.. Remove the rocker arms and rocker shafts.
1. Put the camshaft and the camshaft holders on thecylinder head. then tighten the bolts to the specified
toroue.
Spocified torqu€:
8 mm bolts; 20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m t4 lbf.ft)Apply engin6 oil to tho throads,
6 mm bohs: t2 N.m (1.2 kgf'm 8.7 tbf.ft)
Apply oogine oil to the thleads.
6 mm bolts: @, @ @, @
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2. Seat the camshaft by pushing it toward the rear ofthe cylinder head.
3, Zero the dial indicator against the end ofthe camshaft.Push the camshaft back and fonh, and read the endptav.
Camshaft End Play:
Standard {New):0.05 - 0.15 mm
10.002 - 0.006 inl
Sorvice Limit 0.5 mm (0.02 in,
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5.
Remove the bolts, then remove the camshaft hold-ers from the cylinder head.- Lift the camshaft out of the cylinder head, wipe itclean, then inspect the liit ramps, Replace thecamshaft if any lobes are pitted. scored, orexcessively worn,- Clean the camshaft bearing surfaces in the cylin-der head, then set the camshaft back in place.- Place a plastigage strip across each Iournal.
Install the camshaft holders, and tighten the bolts tothe soecified toroue.
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6, Remove the camshaft holders. then measure the
widest ponion of the plastigage on each journal.
Camshaft-to-Holder Oil Clearance:
Standard lNew):0.050 - 0.08!t mm
{0.002 - 0.004 in}
Service Limit : 0.15 mm {0.006 in)
lf the camshaft-to-holder oil clearance is out ot tol-
erance:- And the camshaft has already been replaced,
you must replace the cylinder head.
- lf the camshaft has not been replaced, first check
the total runout with the camshaft supported on
V-blocks.
Camshaft Total Runout:
Standard (New): 0.03 mm (0.001 inl max.
Service Limit: 0.04 mm {0.(X)2 in)
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Rotate camshattwhile measuring.
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- lf the total runout of the camshaft is within toler-
ance, replace the cylinder head.
- lf the total runout is out of tolerance, replace the
camshaft and recheck the camshaft-to-holder oil
clearance. lf the oil clearance is still out of toler-
ance. replace the cylinder head.
INTAKEEXHAUST
O16Y/ engine35.299 (1.3897)37.281 (1.4678)
D16Y5
engrne
PRI38.427 11.5129138.784 (1.5269)
SEC32.193 (1.2674)
D l6Y8
engrne
PRI36.77811.44791
38.008 (1.4964)MID38.274 (1.5068)
sEu37.065 (1.4592)
8. Check the cam lobe height wear.
Cam lobe height standard (New)
t/g a* rN Ex
- D16Y5 engine
PRI; Primary cam lobe, SEC: Secondary cam lobe
MtD: Mid cam lobe. T/B: Timing belt
lN: Intake, EX: Exhaust
PRIsEcMIDSEC
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- Dl6YE ongine
Unit mm (in)
Check this area {or wear.
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Camshafts
Inspection
NOTE:
. Do not rotate the camshaft during inspection.
. Removg the rocker arms and rocker shafts.
'L Put the camshafts and camshaft holders on the cylin-
der head. and then tighten the bolts to the specified
torque.
Specified Torque:
O -@: 8 mm botts 27 N.m {2.8 kgf.m,20 lbt'ft)
Apply engine oil to the threads,
O - @: 6 mm bolts 9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf m, 7.2 lbf'ft)
Seat the camshaft by pushing it toward the distribu-
tor end of the cylinder head.
Zero the dial indicator against the end of the distrib-
utor drive. then push the camshaft back and fonh
and read the end play.
Camshaft End Play:
Standard {New}: 0.05 - 0.15 mm
{0.002 - 0.006 inl
Service limil: 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
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4.Remove the bolts. then remove the camshaft hold-
ers from the cylinder head.
- Lift the camshaft out of the cylinder head, wipe
clean, then inspect the lift ramps. Replace the
camshaft if lobes are pitted, scored, or excessively
- Clean the camshaft bearing surfaces in the cylin
der head, then set the camshaft back in place,
- Insert a plastigage strip across each iournal.
Put the camshaft on the cylinder head. then install
the camshaft holders, and then tighten the bolts to
the specified torque as shown in the left column on
this page.
Remove the camshaft holders, then measure the
widest portion of the plastigage on each journal.
Camshaft -to-Hold€1 Oil Clearsnce:
Standard {Newl: 0.050 - 0.089 mm
{0.002 - 0.004 inl
S6rvice Limit: 0.15 mm 10,006 inl
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PLASTIGAGE STRIP

Main Bearings
4.
Glearance
1.To check main bearing-to-journal oil clearance.
remove the main caps and bearing halves.
Clean each main journal and bearing half with a
clean shop towel.
Place one strip of plastigage across each main jour-
na l.
NOTE: lf the engine is still in the car when you bolt
the main cap down to check clearance, the weight
of the crankshaft and flvwheel will flaften the plasti-
gage further than just the torque on the cap bolt.
and give you an incorrect reading. For an accurate
reading, support the crank with a jack under the
counterweights and check only one bearing at a
time,
Reinstall the bearings and caps, then torque the
bolts.
lst step: 25 N'm (2.5 kgl'm. 18 lbf'ft)
FinalsteD:
B16A2 engine:
76 N.m (7.8 kgf.m, 56 lbf'ft)
D16Y5, Dl6Y7, D16Y8 engines:
51 N.m (5.2 kgf'm, 38 lbf'ft)
NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspec-
tron.
Remove the cap and bearing again, and measure the
widest part ot the plastigage.
Main Boaring-toJournal Oil Clearance:
816A2 engine:
Standald {New}:
No. l, 2, 4, 5 Journals:
O.O2,l - 0.042 mm 10'00(B - 0.0017 in)
No. 3 Journals:
0.030 - 0.048 mm {0'0012 - 0'0019 in)
Servico Limit: 0.06 mm {0.002 in,
Dl6Y5, Dl6
r, Dl6Y8 engines:
Standard (Nsw):
No. 1,5 Journals:
0.018 - 0.035 mm {0.0007 - 0'001'[ in)
No. 2. 3, 4 Journals:
0.02,1 - 0.0,(2 mm {0'0009 - 0.0017 in}
Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
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7.
lf the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow,
(remove the engine if it's still in the car), remove the
crankshaft, and remove the upper half of the bear-
ing. Install a new. complete bearing with the same
color code {select the color as shown on the next
page), and rechsck the clearance.
CAUTION: Do nol fil€, shim, or scrape the bearings
or tho cap3 to adiust cleatanc€.
lf the plastigage shows the clearance is still incor-
rect, try the next larger or smaller bearing (the color
listed above or below that one), and check again
NOTE: lf the proper clearance cannot be obtained
by using the appropriate larger or smaller bearings,
replace the crankshaft and start over.

Connecting Rod Bearings
Clearance
Remove the connecting rod cap and bearing half
Clean the crankshaft rod iournal and bearing half
with a clean shop towel.
Place plastigage across the rod journal.
Reinstall the bearing half and cap, and torque the nuts.
Torque
Bl6A2 engine:
40 N.m (4.1 kgl.m, 30 lbf'ft)
Dr6Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 enginss:
31 N'm (3.2 kgf.m, 23 lbf ftl
NOTE| Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspection.
Remove the rod cap and bearing half and measure
the widest part of the plastigage.
Connecting Rod Bearing-to.Journal Oil Glearance:
816A2 engine:
Standard lNewl: 0.032 - 0.050 mm
10.0013 - 0.0020 in)
Service Limit: 0.06 mm 10.002 inl
D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:
Standard lNew): 0.020 - 0.038 mm
(0.0008 - 0.0015 in)
Service Limit 0.05 mm 10.002 inl
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4.
lf the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow'
remove the upper half of the bearing, install a new,
complete bearing with the same color code (select
the color as shown in the right column), and
recheck the clearance.
CAUTION: Do not lile, shim, or scrape the bearings
or the caps to adiust clgarance.
lf the plastigage shows the clearance is still incorrect.
try the next larger or smaller bearing (the color listed
above or below that one), and check clearance again.
NOTE: lf the Droper clearance cannot be obtained
by using the appropriate larger or smaller bearings,
replace the crankshaft and start over.
PLASTIGAGE STRIP
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Selection
CAUTION: lf the codes are indecipherable because of
an accumulation of dirt and dust, do not sclub them
with a wile brush or scraper. Clean them only with sol-
vent or detergent,
Connecting Rod Code Location
Numbers have been stamped on the side of each con
necting rod as a code for the size of the big end Use
them, and the letters stamped on the crankshaft (codes
for rod journal size), to choose the correct bearlngs
Half of number ls
stamped on bearingcap and the otherhalf is stamped onrod.
Bearing ldentilication
Color code is on theedge ofthe bearing.
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lle"'tt l;llcorlll ll
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Larger brg end bore
Smaller Smallerrod bearlngjournal (thicker)
---------------- Smallerbearing{thrcker)
RedPinkGreen
PinkGreen
GreenErownBlack
GreenBrownBlackBlue
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Connecting Rod Journal Code Locations (Lettels)

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