1998 HONDA CIVIC Camshaft

D16Y5 engine:
I x 1.25 mm20 N.m (2,0 kgf m, 14 lbf ft)
Apply engine oilto the
threads.ROCKEB ARMASSEMBLYFemoval, page 6-30
Inspection, Page 6-34
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgf m, 8.7 lbf'ftl
Apply engine oilto the
threads.
VALVE KCEPERS
SPRING RETAINER
CAMSHAFTInspection, page 6-36
6x1.0mm12 N,m 11.28.7 tbf.ft)
WEC SOLENOIDVALVEBINTAKE VALVESPRING
INTAKE VALVE SEAL
Replace.
VALVE SPRINGSEAT
INTAKE VALVEGUIDE
CAMSHAFTPUL|'IY
VTEC SOLENOIDVALVE FILTERReplace.
OIL CONTROLORIFICEClean.
VALVE
SPRING RETAINEB
EXHAUST V
SPRING
VE
EXHAUST VALVE
SEALt"o'""".uoau,
SEATReplace.
GUIDEInspection, page 6-39Replacement, Page 6-41
Reaming, page 6-43EXHAUSTVALVEOIL SEALReplace.
HEAD
8 x 1.25 mm
37 N.m 13.8 kgf.m,
27 tbf.frlApply engine oiltothe lhreads.
(cont'd)
6-25
INTAKE VALVERemoval, page 6 38
Installalion, Page 6 43Removal, page 6-27Warpage, Page 6 40
Valve seat reconditioning'page 6-40lnstallation, page 6_45

Cylinder Head
lllustrated Index (cont'dl
VALVE KEEPERS
SPRING RETAINER
INTAKE VALVE
VTEC SOLENOIDVALVE FILTEBReplace.
OIL CONTROLORIFICEClean.
INTAKE VALVE SEALReplace.VALVE SPRINGSEAT
INTAKE VAI.VEGUIOE
CAMSHAFTPULLEY
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VALVE KEEPERS
SPRING RET
EXHAUST VALVESPRING
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EXHAUST VALVESEALReplace.
8 x 1.25 mm37 N.m 13.8 kgt m,27 tbfitlApply engine oiltothe threads.
EXHAUSTVALVE
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e,.io"o reassembring, crean at the parts in sorvent, dry them and appry rubricant to any contact parts.
D16Y8 engine:
LOST MOTIONASSEMgLY
ROCKER ARMASSEMBLYRemoval, page 6 30Inspection, page 6-34
5xl.0mm12 N.m {1.28.7 tbf.ft)
VALVE SPRINGSEATEXHAUSTVALVE O.RINGGUIDE Replace.Inspection, page 6 39Replacement, page 6 41Reaming, page 6 43
LOST MOTIONASSEMBLYHOLDER
INTAKE VALVEBemoval, page 6 38Installation, page 6 43
20 N.m 12.0 kgl.m, 14 tbf.ft)Apply engine oit to thethreads.
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CAMSHAFTInspection, page 6-36
OIL SEALBeplace.
CYLINDER HEADRemoval, page 6 27Warpage, page 6-40Valve seat reconditioning,page 6 40Installation, page 6-45
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kgt.m,8.7 lbf.ftlApply engine oil to thethreads,

Cylinder HeadRocker Arms
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19.
21.
22.
Removal (cont'd)
Remove the timing belt {see page 6-19).
Remove the camshaft pulley and back cover,
CAMSHAFTPULLEYClean when installing.
6x1.0mm8 x 1.25 mm37 N.m (3.8 kgf.m,21 tbtlrlApply engine oilto thebolt threads.
Remove the exhaust manifold {see pages 9-6 and 9_7).
Remove the intake manifold (see pages 9-2 thru 4).
Remove the cylinder head bolts, then remove thecylinder head.
CAUTION: To pr€vent warpage, unsclew lhe bohsin sequonce 1/3 turn at a time; rgpeat tho sequenceuntil all bolts are loosened.
CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS LOOSENING SEOUENGE:
6-30
Removal
1. Loosen the adjusting screws.
2. Unscrew the camshaft holder bolts, then,removethe rocker arm assembly.
NOTE:
a Unscrew the camshaft holder bolts two turns at at,me, in a crisscross pattern, to prevent damao_ing the valves or rocker arm assembly.. When removing the rocker arm assembly, do notremove the camshaft holder bolts. The bolts willkeep the camshaft holders, the springs and therocker arms on the shaft.
CAMSHAFT HOLDER BOLTS LOOSENINGSEOUENCE:
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ADJUSTING SCREWS

Disassembly/Reassembly
NOTE:
. ldentify parts as they are removed to ensure reinstallation in original locations'
. lnsDect rocker shafts and rocker arms (see page 6-35).
. Rocker arms must be installed in the same position if reused.
. when removing orinstallingthe rocker arm assembly,donot remove the camshaft holder bolts. The boltswill keepthe
holders, springs and rocker arms on the shaft.
-Zl prio, ,o reassemblinq, clean all the pans in solvent, dry them and apply lubricant to any contact points.
| - TNTAKE RocKER TNTAKE RocKER
D16Y7 engine:
Lefter "8" is stampedon rocker arm.
ARM A(4 placeslARM B
14 places)
INTAXE
ROCKER SHAFTSPRING{4 places)
ROCKER SHAFTCOLLAR14 plac.3l
ROCKER
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Rocker Arms
Disassembly/Reassembly (cont'dl
NOTE:
. ldentify pans as they are removed to ensure reinstallation in original locations.. Inspect rocker shafts and rocker arms (see page 6-34).. Rocker arms must be installed in the same position if reused.t when removing or installing the rockerarm assembly, do not remove the camshaft holder bolts. The boltswill keeptheholders, springs and rocker arms on the shaft.
I erior to reassembring, crean a

the parts in sorvent, dry them and appry rubricant to any contact points.
D16Y5 engine:
ROCKER ARMS
TIMING PLATERUBBER BANO
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No. 4 CAMSHAFTHOLDERNo. 3 CAMSHAFIHOLDERNo.2HOLDER
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EXHAUST ROCKERARM B{,1 plac€s)
EXHAUST ROCKEE SHAFT
Letter "A" is slamped
II{TAKE ROCKER SHAFT
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/^ ---IOCKER SHAFT
Letter "8" is stamped
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D16Y8 engine:
No. 5 CAMSHAFTHOLDER
ARM B
ROCKER ARMS
No. 4 CAMSHAFTHOLOER
No. 3 CAMSHAFTHOLDER
No. 2 CAMSHAFTHOLDER
No. 'l CAMSHAFTHOLDER
R(rcKER SHAFTSPRING
Letter "B" is stampedLetter "A" is stamped
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INTAKE SOCKER SHAFT
ROCKER SI{AFT
COLLARNUBBER BANDCOLLAR
EXHAUST ROCKER SHAFT
6-33

Rocker Arms and Lost Motion Assemblies
Inspection (D16Y5, Dt6Y8 enginesl
NOTEr When reassembling the primary rocker arm,carefully apply air pressure to the oil passage of therocker arm.
1. Inspect the rocker arm piston. push it manually.- lf it does not move smoothly, replace the rockerarm assembty.
Dl6Y5 engine:
ROCKER ARM
TIMING PISTON
TIMING SPRING
SYNCHRONTZINGPISTON
SECONDARYROCKER ARM
MID ROCKER ARM
PRIMARY ROCKER
SYNCHRONIZINGPISTON A
NOTE:
. Apply oil to the pistons when reassembling.o Bundle the rocker arms with a rubber band to preventthem from separating.
6-34
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DI6YS engine:
NOTE: Set the timing plate and return spring as shownoerow.
RETURN
CAMSHAFT HOLDER
Dl6Yg engine:
2. Remove the lost motion assembly from the holderand inspect it. Test it by pushing the plunger withyour finger.- lf the lost motion assembly plunger does notmove smoothly, replace it.
LOST MOTION ASSEMBLY
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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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