1998 HONDA CIVIC valve stem

10. Using a downward motion on the lever arm, com-
.press the valve spring and remove the keepers from
the valve stem. Slowly release pressure on the
spring.
11. Remove the valve seals (see page 6-38).
12. Install the valve seals {see page 6-43).
13. Install the springs, the retainers and the keepers in
reverse order of removal.
Exhaust Valvs Sesls:
Select the 7/8 in. diameter short compressor attach-
ment, and fasten the attachment to the No. 2 hole of
the lever arm with the speed pin supplied.
Position the lever arm under the cross shaft so the
lever is perpendicular to the shaft and the compres-
sor attachment rests on top of the retainer for the
spring being compressed. Use the front position
slot on the lever as shown.
'14.
IN-CAR SPRING COMPRESSOR
7/8 in SHORT ATTACHMENT
L
16.Using a downward motion on the lever arm, com-
press the valve spring and remove the keepers from
the valve stem. Slowly release pressure on the
spnng.
Remove the valve seals {see page 6-38),
Install the valve seals (see page 6-43).
Install the springs, the retainers and the keepers in
reverse order of removal.
Repeat steps 6 to 19 on the other cylinders.
't7.
'18.
19.
20.
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Valve Guides
lntake Valve Dimensions
A Standsrd lNewl: 29.9 - 30.1 mm
B Standard (New):
C Standald {Newl:
C Service Limit:
D Standard (New):
D Service Limit:
11.18 - 1.19 inl
117.42 - 117.72 mm
(4.523 - 4.635 inl
5.'18 - 5.49 mm
{0.2r57 - 0.2r61 in)
5.,[5 mm (0.21,16 in]
0.85 - 1.15 mm
(0.033 - 0.0'15 in)
0.65 mm (0.026 in)
Exhaust Valve Dimensions
A Standard lNew): 25.9 - 26.1 mm
B Standard {Newl:
C Standard {New):
C Service Limit:
D Standard {New):
D Service Limit:
(1.02 - 1.03 in)
114.60 - 114.90 mm
11.512 - 4.521in1
5.i[5 - 5.46 mm
10.21lt6 - 0.2150 inl
5.,12 mm 10.213'l in)
1.05 - 1.35 mm
{0.041 - 0.053 in)
0.95 mm {0.037 in}
Valve Movement
Measure the guide-to-stem clearance with a dial indi-
cator while rocking the stem in the direction of normal
thrust (wobble method).
lniake Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance:
St8ndard lNew): 0.04 - 0.10 mm
10.002 - 0.004 in)
Service Limit: 0.16 mm 10.006 in)
Exhaust Valvs Stem-to-Guide Glearance:
Standard {New}: 0.10 - 0.16 mm
10.004 - 0.006 in)
Sorvice Limit 0.22 mm (0.009 in)
O/'-_)
. lf the measurement exceeds the service limit,
recheck using a new valve.
. lf the measurement is now within the service
limit, reassemble using a new valve.
. lf the measurement still exceeds the limit,
recheck using the alternate method below, then
replace the valve and guide, if necessary.
NOTE: An alternate method of checking guide to
stem clearance is to subtract the O.D. of the valve
stem, measured with a micrometer, from the l.D. of
the valve guide, measured with an inside
micrometer or ball gauge. Take the measurements
in three places along the valve stem and three
places inside the valve guide. The difference be-
tween the largest guide measurement and the
smallest stem measurement should not exceed the
service limit.
lntake Valve Stgm-to-Guidg clearance:
Standard {Newl: 0.02 - 0.05 mm
{0.001 - 0.002 in)
Ssrvico Limit 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
Exhaust Valvo Stem-to-Guide Clearance:
Standard {New): 0.05 - 0.OB mm
{0.002 - 0.003 in)
S€rvice Limit 0.11 mm (o'Ooil in)
Valve extended 10 mm out from seat.
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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.
{cont'd)
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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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REAMER
oa)o,
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1.
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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(cont'd)
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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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Gylinder Head/Valve Train
816A2 engine
Special Tools ............. 6'50 Rocker Arms
VTEC Contlol System
Troubfeshooting Flowchart ............ 6-51 Disassembly/Reassembly ...............6'72
VTEC Solenoid ValveRocker Arms and Lost Motion Assemblies
Inspection ...""'...... 5-54 Inspection .........""' 6-73
VTEC Rocker ArmsRocker Arms and Shafts
Manual Inspection ........................... 6-54 Clearance Inspection ..'..."'.............. 6-74
Inspection Using Special Tools .....' 6-55 Camshafts
Valve Clearance
.^ Adiustment .........." 6-57 Valves'Valve Springs and Valve Seals
. t Crankshaft Pulley and Pulley Bolt Removal """"""""' 6-77
Replacement ..".....6-59 Valve Seats
Timing BeltReconditioning ......6'78
Cylinder Headlnstallation '............ 6-82

VTEC Control SYstem
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC) Pl259:
VTEC Solenoid Valve circuit
Refer to page 1'l-38 through 11 55 before troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Flowchart
YES
A problem in the WEC Pressure Switch circuit or
* Road Test:Accelerate in 1st gear to an engine speed over 6,000 rp '
Hold that engine speed for at leasttwo seconos'
lf the DTC P1259 is not repeated during the first road test'
repeat this test two more times
VTEC PRESSURE SWITCH 2P
CONNECTOR
Terminalside ofmale termtnals
WM
/1 IBLU/BLKI
/ 1 Y------rt--------- l I
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Wire side of femaleterminals
(cont'd)
6-51
The MIL has been teported on.
DTC P1259 is siored.
Check the VTEC Control SYsiem:
1. Do the engine control module(ECM ) Reset Procedure (see
section 11).
2. Start the engine
3. Warm uP the engine to normal
operating temPerature (cool
ing fan comes on).
4. Do the Road Test.*lntermittent failure, sYstem is OK
at this time.Check for Poor connectlons or
loose wires at VTEC Pressureswilch. VTEC aolenoid valvo and
ECM.
ls DTC P1259 indicated?
Test the VTEC Pressure Switch:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the VTEC Pressure
switch 2P connector.
3. Check for continuity between
VTEC pressure switch 2P con
nector telminal No 1 and
No.2.
Reolace the VTEC Pre3sure switch.
Test the VTEC Pressure Switch
Wire:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. N4easure the voltage between
VTEC press u re switch 2P
connector No. 1 and bodyground,
Inspect lor an open or short toground in the wire between the
VTEC orassure swilch and ECM
{c101.lf the wire i3 OK, substitute a
known-good ECM and recheck.
{To page 6 52)