1998 HONDA CIVIC Timing procedure

Crankshaft Pulley and Pulley Bolt
Replacement
When installing and tightening the pulley. follow theprocedure below,
Clean, remove any oil, and lubricate points shown
below.
O: Clean
x: Bemove any oil
a: Lubricate
TIMING BELTGUIOE PLATE
Crankhaft pulley bolt size and torque value:
14 x 1.25 mm
20 N.m {2.0 kgl.m, 14 lbf.ft) + 90'
NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench when installing.
HOI.I'ER HANDTI07JAB - 001020A
HOLDER ATTACHMENT. 50 mm07NAB - ootoilllA
S(rc(ET, 17 mm07JAA-lxtl010A or{Co.nm.rci.lly .v.il.bl.}
CRANKSHAFT
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'1.Tighten the pulley bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 20 N.m {2.0 kgf.m, 14 lbf'ft}
Use I felt tip pen to mark the pulley bolt head andwasher.
EMBOSSING MARKS
3. Tighten the pulley bolt an additional 90".
EMBOSSING MABKMARKING
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MARKING
MARKING
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3. Install the timing belt tightly in the sequence shown'
OTiming belt drive pullev (crankshaft) )@Adjusting
pulley -towater pump pulley J@Camshatt pulley'
NOTE: Make sure the timing belt drive pulley and
camshaft PulleY are at TDC
7.
Loosen and retighten the adiusting bolt to tension
the timing belt.
lnstall the lower cover and upper cover.
NOTE: Clean the upper and lower covers before
installation.
lnstall the crankshaft pulley, then tighten the pulley
bolt (see page &16)
Rotate the crankshaft pulley about five or six turns
counterclockwise so that the timing belt positions
on the Pulleys.
Adjust the timing belt tension (see page 6-18).8.
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9. Check that the crankshaft pulley and camshaft pul-
ley are both at TDC.
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY:
CAMSHAFT PULLEY:
lf the camshaft and crankshaft pulleys are not posi-
tioned at TDC, remove the timing belt and adjust
the position following the procedure on page 6-20'
Then reinstall the timing belt.
After installation, adjust the tension of each belt
. See section 23 for alternator belt tension adjust-
ment.
a See section 22 tot NC compressor belt tension
adjustment.
. See section 17 for P/S pump belt tension adjust
ment,
(wHrTE)
"UP" MARK
TDC MARK
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Removal
Engine removal is not required for this procedure
!!!s@ Make sure iacks and salety stands are
f ta"eata"ea propetty and hoist brackets are attached to the
correct positions on the engine.
CAUTION:
. Use tender covels to avoid damaging painted sul-
faces.
o To avoid damage, unplug the wiling connectors
carefully while holding the connector portion to
avoid damage.
. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100"F
{38"C} before loossning the tetaining bolts.
NOTE:
o Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnectlon
Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
. Inspect the timing belt before removing the cylinder
h ead.
. Turnthe crankshaft pu lley so that the No. lpistonisat
top dead center (see Page 6-21)
'1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery'
Drain the engine coolant (see page'10-7).
a Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
(see page 5 3).
Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt. then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and
pump (see page 5'5).
Loosen the idler pulley center nut and adjusting
bolt' then remove the air conditioning (A'lc) com-
pressor belt (see Page 5-6).
Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt. then
remove the alternator belt (see page 6-19).
Remove the P/S pump bracket (see page 5-12).
3.
4.
2.
6.
1.
8. Remove the throttle cable by loosening the locknut,
then slip the cable end out of the throttle linkage
NOTE:
. Take care not to bend the cable when removing it
Always replace any kinked cable with a new one
. Adjust the throttle cable when installing (see sec-
tion 1 1).
D16Y7 engine:
Dl6Y5, Dl6Y8 engines:
THFOTTLECABLE
(cont'd)
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LOCKNUT
CABLE

Timing Belt
lnstallation (cont'dl
3. Install the timing belt tightly in the sequence shown.
@ Timing belt drive pulley (crankshaft) + @Adjusting pulley * @ Water pump pu ey + @ Intakecamshaft pulley + @ Exhaust camshaft pulley,
NOTE: Make sure the timing belt drive pulley andcamshaft pullevs are at TDC,
Loosen and retighten the adjusting bolt to tensionthe timing belt.
Install the lower cover and middle cover.
NOTE: Clean the middle and lower covers beforeinstalling.
Install the crankshaft pulley, then tighten the pulleybolt (see page 459).
Rotate the crankshaft pulley about five or six turnscounterclockwise so that the timing belt positions onthe pulleys.
Adjust the timing belt tension (see page A611.
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9. Check that the crankshaft pulley and camshaft pul-leys are both at TDC.
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
CAMSHAFT PULLEY:
lf the camshaft and crankshaft pulleys are not posi-tioned at TDC, remove the timing belt, adjust theposition following the procedure on page &63, thenreinstall the timing belt.
After installation, adjust the tension of each belt.
. See section 23 for alternator belt tension adjust-ment.
. See section 22lor NC compressor belt tensionadiustment,
. See section 17 for P/S pump belt tension adjust-ment.
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10.
11.
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"UP" MARKS

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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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures (cont,dl
CAUTION:
. Punqturing ihe insulation on a wirs can cause poor or intermiftent electricar connections.I Bring the test€r probe into contacl with the terminatlrom the terminal side of wire harnesg conncctors in the gngin€compartment. For temale connectors, iust touch lightly with the tester probe and do not inse.t the probe.
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RUBBER SEAL
Other Probable Causes for an engine that will not start:- Compression- Starting system- lntake air leakage - Overheating- Engine locked up - Battery- Timing belt
TESTER PROBE
Symptom Chart
Listed below are symptoms and probable causes for problems that Do NoT cause the Malfunction indicator Lamp (MlL) tocome on. lfthe MIL was reported on, go to page 11_81.Troubleshoot each probabre cause in the order risted (from reft to right) untir the symptom is eriminated.The probable cause and troubleshooting page reference can be found berow.
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TERMINAL
SYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSE
4,2,3, 5,20, 14, 1
2, 4, 11, 16, 13, 't9
?, s^6. 16
1,8,10.9
Engine will not sta rt
Hard starting
Cold fast idle too low
Cold fast idle too high
ldle speed fluctuates7,8, 10.9
Troubleshoot for misfire on pages l1-166, 167Misfire or rough running
LOW power
E"g|* "t"lb
2,9, 10, 12, 11, 16, 't8,20
2,4,11,7,20,8,5,15
't9, 21
1r, ,1
Difficult to refuel*
Fuel overflows during refueling*
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ldle Control System
ldle Speed Setting
Inspection/Adiustmenl
'96, '97 Dl6Y5. '96 - 00 Dl5Y8 sngine with M/T
NOTE:
. Before setting the idle speed, check the following
items:- The MIL has not been reported on.- lgnition timing- Spark plugs- Air cleaner- PCV system
o (Canada) Pull the parking brake lever up. Start the
engine, then check that the headlights are off.
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3.000 rpm withno load (taansmission in neutral) until the radiatorfan comes on, then let it idle.
2. Connect a tachometer.
3. Disconnect the IAC valve connector.
4.lf the engine stalls, restart the engine with the accel-
erator pedal slightly depressed. Stabilize the rpm at1,000, then slowly release the pedal until the engineidles.
Check idling in no-load conditionsr headlights. blowerfan. rear defogger, radiator fan, and air conditioner
are not operating.
ldle spsed should be:
450 1 50 rpm
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Adjust the idle speed, if necessary, by removing thecap and turning the idle adjusting screw.
NOTE; After adjusting the idle speed in this step,recheck the ignition timing (see section 23).
lf it is out of spec, go back to step 4.
IDLE
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Reconnect the 2P connector on the IAC valve, then
do the ECM reset procedure.
8. Restart and idle the engine with no-load conditionsfor one minute, then check the idle speed.
NOTE: (Canada) Pull the parking brake lever up.Start the engine, then check that the headlights areoff.
ldle sp€sd should b€:
670 i 50 rpm IUSA)750 t 50 rpm {Canada}
9. ldle the engine tor one minute with headlights {Low)ON. and check the idle speed.
ldle speed should be:
750 :r 50 rpm
10. Turn the headlights off. ldle the engine for oneminute with heater fan switch at Hl and air conditioneron, then check the idle speed.
ldle speed should be:
810150 rpm
NOTE: lf the idle speed is not within specification,see Symptom Chan on page 11-84.

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'96.'97 D16Y5 engine with CVT,'96 - 00 D16Y8 ongins
with A/T and'96 - 00 Dl6Y7 €ngine
Adiust the idle speed using a Honda PGM Tester if pos-
sible. lf not, use the following procedure:
NOTEI
. Leave the IAC valve connected
. Betore setting the idle speed. check the following
items:- The MIL has not been reported on'
- lgnition timing
- Spark Plugs- Air cleaner- PCV system
1. Connect a tachometer.
2. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm wirh
no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle.
3. Check the idle speed with no-load conditions: head-
iights, blower fan, rear defogger, radiator fan, and
air conditioner are not operatlng
ldl€ spoed should be:
USA:
D16Y5 engine with CVT, D16Y7 engine with A/T'
Dl6YB engine with A/T:
700 :r 50 rpm (in E or El Positionl
D16Y7 engine with M/T:
670 i 50 rpm
Canada:
Dl6Y8 sngin€, Dl6Y7 engins:
M/T750 t 50 rpm
NT750 1 50 rpm (in E or El Position)
Adjust the idle speed, if necessary, by removing the
cap and turning the idle adiusting screw 1/2-turn
clockwise or counterclockwise
D16Y5, D16Y8 engine:
IDLEADJUSTING
Dl6f, ongine:
NOTE: When you remove the ACL housing, do not
disconnect the IAT sensor connector
After turning the idle adjusting scrow 1/2-turn'
check the idle speed again. lf it is out of spec, turn
the idle adjusting screw 1/2-turn agaan'
NOTE: Do not turn the idle adjusting screw more
than 1/2-turn without checking the idle speed'
ldle the engine for one minute with heater fan
switch at Hl and air conditioner on, then check the
idle speed.
ldle speed should be:
M/T810150 rpm
A/T. CvT810 t 50 rpm (in El or E Position)
NOTE:
. Do not turn the idle adjusting screw when the air
conditioner is on.
. lf the idle speed is not within specification. see
Symptom Chart on page 11-84 (cont'd)
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