1997 HONDA CIVIC rear bearing

MEASUREMENTSTANOARO INEW}SERVICE LIMIT
algnmenlCamber FrontRearCaster FrontTotaltoe FrontBearFront wheel turning angle Inward wheelOutward wheel
0"00'1 1"-1.1 1'1'40' I 1"In'1.01 2.0 {1/16 t 1/'16)In 2.0 ljB (1/161 1/16)39.50'33'10'(Reference)
Bim runout Aluminum wheel AxialBadialSteelwheel AxialRadla I
0 0.7 (0 - 0.03)0- 0.7 (0 - 0.03)0 - 1.0 (0 0.04)0 - 1.0 (0 0.04)
2.0 (0.08)
1.5 10.06)2.0 {0.0B)1.5 (0.06)Wheel bearingEnd play FrontRear0 0.0s (0 - 0.002)0 0.05 (0 0.002)
Standards and Service Limits
Suspension - Section 18
Brakes - Section 19
*1. 5410 Stamped on the caliper body.*2. 2056 Stamped on the caliper body.
Air Conditioning - Section 22
*: When using a new belt, adjust deflection or tension to new values. Run the engine for 5 minutes then turn it of{.Readjust deflection or tension to used belt values.
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MEASUREMENTSTANDARO INEWISERVICE LIMIT
Parklng brakePlay in stroke at 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbfi lever forceTo be locked when pulled6 - I notchesFoot brakepeoalPedal height (with floor mat removed) M/TA/'T, CVTFree play
156.5 {6.16)161 (6 5/16)1 5(1/16-3/16)
Master cvlinderPiston to pushrod clearance0 - 0.4 (0 0.02)
Disc brakeDisc thickness FrontRearDisc runout FrontRearDisc parallelism Front and rearPad thackness Front
Rear
20.9 - 21.8 (0.82 - 0.86)8.9 - 9.1 (0.350 - 0.358)
9.5 10.5*'8.5 - 9.5*'7.0 8.0 (0.28-0.3r)
19.0 (0.75)
8.0 (0.31)
0.10 (0.004)
0.10 (0.004)
0.015 (0.0006)
1.6 (0.06)1.6 (0.06)'r.6 (0.06)
Rear brakedrumLD.Lining thickness200 17.a7l4.0 (0.16)201 \7 .9112.0 {0.08}
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEWI
Conditioning
SANDEN
Lubricant type: SP 10 (P/N 38897 - Pl3 - A01AH or 3889Lubricant capacity Condensermf (floz, lmp oz) EvaporatorLine or hoseReceiver
I - P13 A0li lFor refrigerant: HFC-134a (R,134a))
| 20 \2t3 0.11
I 45 (1 2/3, 1.6)10 (1/3,0.4)
10 t1/3,0.4)NIPPONDENSOLubricant type: ND'O|L8 (P/N 38899 - PR7 - 003) (For ReLubricant capacity Condensermf (floz, lmp oz) EvaporatorLine or hoseReceiver
f.igerant: HFC,134a (R-134a))25 (s/6 0.9)60 (2,2.11
10 (1/3,0.4)
10 (1/3.0.4)
CompressorSANDENLubricant type: SP-10Lubricant capacity ml lfl oz, lmp oz)Field coil resistance at 68'F (20"C) OPulley-to-pressure plate clearance
130 150 (4 1/3 4.6, 5.0 - 5.3)
0.5 r 0.15 10.020 t 0.006)
NIPPONDENSOLubricant type: ND-OlL8 {P/N 38899 - PR7 ,003 or P/N 38899 pR7 - AO1) (For Refrigerant: HFC 134a {R,134a))Lubricant capacity m{(fl oz, lrnpoz) | 14O(4.7,4.9J -15S{5.2.5.4)Stator coil resistance at 20'C (68.F) 0Pulley-to-pressure plate clearance3.4 - 3.80.510.15 (0.0210.006)
Compressorbelt*Deffection with 98 N (1Okgl.22lbllbetween pulleys7.5 - 9.5 (0.30 0.37) with used belt5.0 - 6.5 (0.20 - 0.26)with new belt
Belt tension N (kgf, lbf)Measured with belt tension gauge340 490 i35 50, 77 - 110) with used bell690 - 830 (70 - 85, 150 190) with new belt

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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Connecting RodsPiston Pins
Selection
Each rod falls into one of four tolerance ranges {from O to+ 0.024 mm (0 to + 0.0009 in), in 0.006 mm (0.0002 in)increments) depending on the size of its big end bore. lt,sthen stamped with a number {1, 2,3, or 4) indicating therange.
You may find any combination ot l, 2, 3, or 4 in any
engrne.
Normal Eore Size: 48.0 mm (1.89 in)
NOTE:
o Reference numbers are for big end bore size and doNOT indicate the position of the rod in the engine.. Inspect connecting rod for cracks and heat damage.
CONNECTING ROD AOREREFERENCE NUMBERHalf of number is stamped onbearing cap, the other half onconnectrng rod.
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Installation
1. Use a hydraulic press for installation.
. When pressing the pin in or out, be sure you posi
tion the recessed flat on the piston against the lugson the base attachment.
816A2 engine
The arrow must face thetiming belt side of theeng Ine.
The mark must facethe timing belt sideof the engine.
D16Y5, D16Y7, O16Y8 engines
The arrow must face thetiming belt side o{ theengine and the connectingrod oil hole must face therear of the engine.
Adjust the length of thepiston pin driver to53 mm (2.09 4n)
PISTON PIN DRIVER SHAFT07973-PEOo3r0
PISTON PIN DRIVER HEAD
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P,"roNPrN
PILOT COLLAR07973-PE00200
PISTON PIN BASE INSERT07973 PEO0400
PISTON EASE HEAO07973 -5800100
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Transmission Assembly
Removal(cont'd)
17. Remove the three upper transmission mounting
bolts and the lower starter mounting bolt,
STARTERMOUNTINGBOLT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 rbnftl
TRANSMISSIONMOUI{TING EOLTS12 x 1.25 mm& N.m (6.5 kgt'm,47 lbl.ftl
18. Remove the rear mount bracket bolts and transmis-
sion mounting bolts.
12 x 1.25 mm64 N.ft 16.5 kgl.m,47 lbl.ftl
SPECIAL BOLTReplace.'ll x 1.5 mm84 N.m (8.5 kgf.m, 61 lbf.ftl
SPECIAL BOLTReplace.14 x 1,5 mln84 N.m (8.5 kgl.m, 61
WASI{ERREARMOUNTBRACKET
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Pull the transmission away from the engine until it
clears the mainshaft. then lower it on the transmis-
sion jack.
CAUTION: Take caro not to b6nd tho clutch lin€.
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Installation
Install the transmission assembly in the reverse order of
removal.
Before installing, check that the two dowel pins are
installed in the clutch housing.
When installing the starter cable, make sure that the
crimped side of the ring terminal is facing out (see
section 23).
Apply grease to the parts as shown, then install the
release fork and release bearing,
NOTE: Use only Super High Temp Urea Grease
(P/N 08798 - 9002).
RELEASE FORK BOLT12 x 1.25 mm29 N'm 13.0 kgt,m,(P/N 08798-90021
22 tbl.ttlR€LEASEBEARING
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RELEASEFORK8()07
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{PiN 08798-9002)
tP/N 08798-900210.3-0.9 g
10.01-0.03 ozl

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Suspension
Special Tools ............. 18-2
Component Locations
lndex ,,.............. ...... f8-3
Wheel Alignment
Caster .............. ....... 18-4
Camber .................. l8-4
Front Toe Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-5
Rear Toe lnspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-5
Turning Angle Inspection ................ 18-6
Wheel/Hub Inspection
Bearing End P|ay .............................. l8-7
Wheel Runout ....... 18-7
Front Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement
('96 - 99 modelsl .......................... 18-8
Suspension Arms Replacement
('99 2D Si and Si-R models) ........ 18-9
Knuckle/Hub Replacement ............. 18-10
Lower Ball Joint Replacement ....... 18-16
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 18-17
Front Damper
Removal ................. 18-17
Disassembly/1nspection .................. 18-18
Reassembly ........... 18-19
lnstallation ............. 18-19
Rear Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement
('96 - 99 models) ....................,..... 18-21
Suspension Arms Replacement
('99 2D Si and Si-R models) ........ 1A-22
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement ...... 18-23
Upper Arm Eushing
Replacement .....18-25
Rear Damper
Removal ................. 18-26
Disassembly/|nspection ............. ..... 1A-27
Reassembly ........... 18-28
lnstallation ............. 18-29
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Component Locations
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lndex
Wheel Alignment, page l8 4
FBONT DAMPER. Removal, page 18-17. Disassembly/lnspection, page 18-18. Reassembly, page 18'19. Installation, page 18-19
KNUCKLE/HUB. Replacement, page 18'10
Front Suspension:
Rear Suspsnsion:
UPPER ARM' Replscement, page 18-8
. Wheel Bearing Replacement, page 18-14. Lower EallJoint Replacement, page 18-16STABILIZER BAR' Replacement, page 18-8
LOWER ARM. Replacement, Page 18-8
UPPER ARM' Replacement, page 18 20
LOWER ARM. Replacement, page 18-20
REAR DAMPEB. Removai. page 18-26. Disassembly/lnspection, page 18-27. Feassembly, page lS-28. Installation, page 18-29
ARMTRAILING ARM' Replacement, page 18-20l-,. Feplacement, page 18 20
18-3

Wheel/Hub Inspection
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Bearing End Play
1. Raise the vehicle off the ground, and suppon it wjth
safety stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
2. Remove the wheels, then reinstallthe wheel nuts
3. Attach the dial gauge as shown.
4. N4easure the bearing end play by moving the disc in
or outward.
Front/R€ar:
Standard: 0 - 0.05 mm l0 - 0.002 inl
Measure end play athub flange.
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Bear:
Measure end PlaY at center ofthe hub cap.
lf the bearing end play measurement is
the standard, replace the wheel bearing.lJmore than
1A-7
Wheel Runout
1. Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see section I I
2. Check for bent or deformed wheels.
3. Attach the dial gauge as shown.
4. Measure the wheel runout by turning the wheel.
Front and Rear Wheel Axisl Runout:
Standard:
Steel Whoel: 0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.0,1 inl
Aluminum Wheel: 0 - 0.7 mm (o - 0.03 in)
Servica Limit:2.0 mm (0.08 inl
Front and Rear Wheel Radill Runout:
Standard:
Steol Wheel: 0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.04 in)
Aluminum Wheol: 0 - 0.7 mm (0 - 0.03 in)
Service Limit:1.5 mm {0.06 in}
lf the wheel runout is more than the service limit,
replace the wheel.

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)
1A-23
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