1998 HONDA CIVIC Block

Piston Rings
End Gap
1.Using a piston, push a new ring into the cylinderbore 15 - 20 mm (0.6 - 0.8 in) from the bottom.
Measure the piston ring end-gap with a feeler gauge:
. lf the gap is too small, check to see if you have
the proper rings for your engine.. lf the gap is too large. recheck the cylinder borediameter against the wear limits on page 7-16,
lf the bore is over the service limit, the cvlinderblock must be rebored.
Pkton Ring End-cap:
Top Ring
81642 engino
Siandtrd (New): 0.20 - 0.35 mm
{0.008 - 0.01,1 in)
Service Limit: 0.60 mm l0-02i1 inl
D16Y5. Dl6Y7, D16Y8 enginos
Standard lNewl: 0.15 - 0.30 mm
{0.006 - 0.012 in)
Ssrvic€ Limit 0.60 mm {0.024 inl
Socond Ring
816A2 ongina
Standard (Nowl: 0.40 - 0.55 mm
10.016 - 0.022 inl
Service Limit: 0.70 mm (0.028 inl
D16Y5, D16Y7, Dt6Y8 engines
Standard (New): 0.30 - 0.ia5 mm
{0.012 - 0.018 in)
Sorvice Limit 0.70 mm 10.028 inl
Oil Ring
81642 ongine
Standard {Now): 0.20 - 0.50 mm(0.008 - 0.020 inl
Sorvico Limit: 0.70 mm (0.028 in)
Dl6Y5. Dl6Y7, D16Y8 €nginos
Standard (Nowli 0.20 - 0.70 mm(0.008 - 0.028 inl
Servica Limit: 0.80 mm 10.031 in)
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Replacement
1.Using a ring expander. remove the old piston rings.
Clean all ring grooves thoroughly.
NOTE:
. Use a squared-off broken ring or ring groove
cleaner with blade to fit piston grooves.
o Top ring groove is 1.0 mm (0.039 in)wide.. Second ring groove is 1.2 mm (0.047 in) wide.. Oil ring groove is 2,8 mm (0.11 in) wide.. File down the blade if necessary.
CAUTION: Do noi use a wire blush to clean ringlands. or cut ring lands deepol with cleaning tool.
NOTE: lfthe piston is to be separated from the con-necting rod, do not install new rings yet.
3. Install new rings in the proper sequence and posi-
taon (see page 7-22).
NOTE: Do not reuse old piston rings.
(Commercially available)

Piston RingsCrankshaft Oil Seal
Alignment (cont'dl
TOP RING ---.>
SECOND RING >
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Rotate the rings in their grooves to make sure theydo not bind.
Position the ring end gaps as shown:
DO NOT position any ring gapat piston thrust surfaces.
DO NOT position any ring gapin line with the piston pin hole.OIL RING GAP
SECOND RING GAP
Approx.90
TOP RING GAP
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Installation
The seal surface on the block should be dry.Apply a light coat of oil to the c.ankshaft and tothe lip of the seal.
1. Drive the crankshaft oil seal squarely into the right
side cover using the special tools.
HANDLE DRIVER07749 0010000
seal with thepan number sidefacing out.
Confirm that the clearance is equal all the way
around with a feeler gauge.
Clearance:0.5 - 0.8 mm (0.02 - 0.03 inl
NOTE: Refer to page 8-14 for installation of the oilpumo side crankshaft oil seal.
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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

81642 ongin€:
D16Y5, Dl6fr, Dl6Y8 engines:
k9l.m,
RIGHT SIDE
DOWEL PINS
6 x 1.0 mm11 N.m {1.1a rbf.ft)
OOWEL PIN
9. Apply liquid gasket to the oil pump mating surtace
of the block, then install the oil pump on the cylin-
der block.
Apply grease to the lips of the oil seals.
Thgn, align the inner rotor with the crankshaft and
install the oil pump. When the pump is in place,
clean any excess grease off the crankshaft. Check
that the oil seal lips are not distorted.
B16A2 ongino:
Apply liquid gasket alongthe broken line,
Dl6Y5, Dl6Y7, Dt6Y8 ongino3:
Apply liquid gasket
along the broken
OIL PUMP }{OUSING
{cont'd)
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2. Apply liquid gasket to the block mating surfaces of
the oil pan, then install it. Apply liquid gasket to the
shaded areas.
NOTEI
. Use liquid gasket part No. 087 18 - 0001 or
08718 - 0003.
. Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry
before apPlying liquid gasket.
. Apply liquid gasket as an even bead, centered
between the edges ol the mating surface'
. To prevent leakage of oil, apply liquid gasket to
the inner threads of the bolt holes
. Do not install the parts if five minutes or more
have elapsed since applying the liquid gasket
lnstead, reapply liquid gasket after removing the
old residue
. After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before
filling the engine with oil.
Tighten nuts finger-tight
below.
OIL PAN
at six points as shown
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3.
4. Tighten all bolts and nuts, starting from nut @, clock-
wise in three steps.
NOTE: Excessive tightening can cause distortion of
the oil pan gasket and oil leakage.
Torque: 12 N'm {1.2 kgt'm,8.7 lbf'ft|
816A2, D16Y7 engines:
1. Apply liquid gasket on the oil pump and right side
cover mating areas as shown below.
NOTE:
. Use liquid gasket, part No. 08718 - 0001 or
08718 - 0003.
. Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry
before applying liquid gasket
. Apply liquid gasket as an even bead, centered
between the edges ol the mating surface'
. To prevent oil leakage, apply liquid gasket to the
inner threads of the bolt holes
. Do not install the parts if five minutes or more
have elapsed since applying the liquid gasket
Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing the
old residue.
. Aftel assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before
filling the engine with oil.
CYLINDERELOCKApply liquid gasket
to these pornts-
Apply liquid gasket
to these pornts.
(cont'd)
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lllustrated Index
NOTE:
. Use new O-rings when reassembling
. Apply oil to O-rings before installation
. Use liquid gasket, Part No 08718 - 0001 or 08718 -
0003.
CAUTION: Do not overiighten the drain bolt.
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kqtm,8.7 lbl.ftl. Clean the oil
Ing.
B1642 engine:
pan gasket mating surlaces before install-
WASHERRePlace'
DRAIN BOLT44 N.m (4.5 kgl'm,33 lbt'ft)
Do not overtrghten.
6x1.0mm11 N.m (1.1 kgtm,
OIL PANReler to page 7'27
when installing.
OIL PANGASKETReplace-
6x1.0mm11 N'm (1.1 kgl.m,8 lbf.ft)
OIL BREATHERCHAMEER8
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GASKETReplace.
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BAFFLE PLATE
OIL JET BOLT16 N'm 11.6 kgf.m, 12lbt'ttl
OIL JETInspection, page 8-10
8x1+5mm24 N.d\l2.il kgf.ft,t7 tbtft)
OIL FILTERReplace.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
Pipe Taper) 28 Threads/inch Clean
Use proper liquid sealant.
6x1.0mm11 N.m 11.1 kgt m,8 tbt.frl
Overhaul. page 8'11Removal/lnspection, Page 8-13
Apply liquid gasket to (cont,d)mating surface of engine block
Replacemenl, page 8-8
Replace.
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lllustrated Index
(cont'dl
NOTE:
. Use new O-rings when reassembling.. Apply oil to O-rings before instaltal|on.. Use liquid gasket, Part No. 08718 0001 or 0e7190003.
. Clean the oil pan gasket mating surfaces before install_ing.
. Apply liquid gasket to the recesses of the oil pan gasket (see page 7-27).
D16Y7 €ngine:
OIL PUMPOverhaul, page 8-12Inspection, page 8 13Apply liquid gaskerto the mating surfaceof the block.
DOWEL PIN
CAUTION: Do not overtighten the drain bolt.
ENGINE OIL PBESSURE SWITCH18 N.m (1.8 kgtm, 13 tbt.trl1/8 in. BSPT (BritishStandard Pipe Taper)28 threads/inch. Useproper liquid sealant.
O-BINGReplace.
OIL BREATHERCHAMBER
6x1.0mm'11 N.m { 1.1 ksnm,8 tbtft)
6x1.0mm1l N.m {1.1 kgf-m,8 tbf.ftl
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OIL PANGASKETBepiace.
OIL PANRefer to page 7-27when installing.
6x1.0mm11 N m (1.1 kgt.m,8 tbl.ftlApply liquid gasket to
6 x 1.0 mml2 N.m {1.2 kgtm, 8.7 tbf.ft)
DRAIN BOLT44 N.m {4.5 kgtm, 33 tbf.ft}Do not ovenighten.
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