1998 HONDA CIVIC service

6, Remove the camshaft holders. then measure the
widest ponion of the plastigage on each journal.
Camshaft-to-Holder Oil Clearance:
Standard lNew):0.050 - 0.08!t mm
{0.002 - 0.004 in}
Service Limit : 0.15 mm {0.006 in)
lf the camshaft-to-holder oil clearance is out ot tol-
erance:- And the camshaft has already been replaced,
you must replace the cylinder head.
- lf the camshaft has not been replaced, first check
the total runout with the camshaft supported on
V-blocks.
Camshaft Total Runout:
Standard (New): 0.03 mm (0.001 inl max.
Service Limit: 0.04 mm {0.(X)2 in)
-7.
Rotate camshattwhile measuring.
L
- lf the total runout of the camshaft is within toler-
ance, replace the cylinder head.
- lf the total runout is out of tolerance, replace the
camshaft and recheck the camshaft-to-holder oil
clearance. lf the oil clearance is still out of toler-
ance. replace the cylinder head.
INTAKEEXHAUST
O16Y/ engine35.299 (1.3897)37.281 (1.4678)
D16Y5
engrne
PRI38.427 11.5129138.784 (1.5269)
SEC32.193 (1.2674)
D l6Y8
engrne
PRI36.77811.44791
38.008 (1.4964)MID38.274 (1.5068)
sEu37.065 (1.4592)
8. Check the cam lobe height wear.
Cam lobe height standard (New)
t/g a* rN Ex
- D16Y5 engine
PRI; Primary cam lobe, SEC: Secondary cam lobe
MtD: Mid cam lobe. T/B: Timing belt
lN: Intake, EX: Exhaust
PRIsEcMIDSEC
rts
- Dl6YE ongine
Unit mm (in)
Check this area {or wear.
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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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Rocker Arms and Shafts
Clearance Inspection
Measure both the intake rocker shaft and exhaust rocker
shaft.
1. Measure diameter of shaft at the first rocker loca-
tron.
2. Zero gauge to shaft diameter.
Surlace shor/ld be smooth.
MICROMETER
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3. Measure the inside diameter of each rocker arm and
check for out-of-round condition
Rocker Arm-to-Shaft Clearance:
Intake and Exhaust
Standard {Newl: 0.025 - 0.052 mm
{0.0010 - 0.0020 in)
Service Limit: 0.08 mm {0.003 in)
Inspect rocker armface for wear.
Repeat for all rockers.- lf over limit, replace rocker shaft and all overtol-
erance rocker arms.
NOTE: lf any rocker arm needs replacement, replace
all three rocker arms in that set {primary, mid, and
seconoary).

Camshafts
Inspection
NOTE:
. Do not rotate the camshaft during inspection.
. Removg the rocker arms and rocker shafts.
'L Put the camshafts and camshaft holders on the cylin-
der head. and then tighten the bolts to the specified
torque.
Specified Torque:
O -@: 8 mm botts 27 N.m {2.8 kgf.m,20 lbt'ft)
Apply engine oil to the threads,
O - @: 6 mm bolts 9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf m, 7.2 lbf'ft)
Seat the camshaft by pushing it toward the distribu-
tor end of the cylinder head.
Zero the dial indicator against the end of the distrib-
utor drive. then push the camshaft back and fonh
and read the end play.
Camshaft End Play:
Standard {New}: 0.05 - 0.15 mm
{0.002 - 0.006 inl
Service limil: 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
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4.Remove the bolts. then remove the camshaft hold-
ers from the cylinder head.
- Lift the camshaft out of the cylinder head, wipe
clean, then inspect the lift ramps. Replace the
camshaft if lobes are pitted, scored, or excessively
- Clean the camshaft bearing surfaces in the cylin
der head, then set the camshaft back in place,
- Insert a plastigage strip across each iournal.
Put the camshaft on the cylinder head. then install
the camshaft holders, and then tighten the bolts to
the specified torque as shown in the left column on
this page.
Remove the camshaft holders, then measure the
widest portion of the plastigage on each journal.
Camshaft -to-Hold€1 Oil Clearsnce:
Standard {Newl: 0.050 - 0.089 mm
{0.002 - 0.004 inl
S6rvice Limit: 0.15 mm 10,006 inl
(cont'd)
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PLASTIGAGE STRIP

Gamshafts
Inspection (cont'dl
7. lf the camshaft-to-holder oil clearance is out of tol-
erance:
- And the camshaft has already been replaced, you
must replace the cylinder head.- lf the camshaft has not been replaced, first check
the total runout with the camshaft supported on
V-blocks.
Camshaft Total Runout:
Standard (New): 0.03 mm {0.001 in} max.
Service Limit: 0.04 mm (0.002 inl
- lf the total runout of the camshaft is within toler,
ance, replace the cylinder head.- lf the total runout is out of tolerance. replace the
camshaft and recheck the camshaft to,holder oil
clearance. lf the oil clearance is still out of toler-
ance, replace the cylinder head.
INTAKEEXHAUST
PRIMARY33.088 mm
{1.3027 in)
32.785 mm
(1.2907 inl
MID36.267 mm(1.4278 in)
35.720 mm
{1.4063 in)
SECONDARY34.978 mm(1.3771 inl
3i1.691 mm(1.3658 in)
8. Check the cam lobe height.
Cam lobe height standard (New):
Cam Position
I
INTAKE
MID
EXHAUST
SEC MID PRI
TIB
T/B: TIMING BELTPRI: PRIMARYMID: MID
Check thrs area lor wear.

Valves, Valve Springs and Valve Seals
Removal
NOTE: ldentify valves and valve springs as they are
removed so that each item can be reinstalled in its origi-
nal Dosition.
l. Using an appropriate-sized socket and plastic mal-
let, lightly tap the valve retainer to loosen the valve
keeoers.
PLASTIC
Install the valve spring compressor. Compress the
spring and remove the vSlve keepers.
VALVE SPRINGCOMPRESSORATTACHMENT07757 - PJ1010A
VALVE SPRINGCOMPRESSOR ATTACHMENTEXTENSIONOTMAF - PRgOIOA
I
Sn.p-on CFr1lCOMPRESSOR
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3. Installthe valve guide seal remover.
VALVE GUIDE SEAL REMOVERCOMMERCIALLY AVAILABLELtst-E P/N 571100 ()R KD3350
4. Remove the valve guide seal.
Valve Dimensions
lntake Valvo
A Standsrd {Newl; 32.90 - 33.10 mm (1.295 - 1.303 in}
B St ndard {New}: 101.00 - 101.30 mm (3.976 - 3'988 in}
C Stsndard (Nowl: 5./t5 - 5.,185 mm (0.2156 - 0.2159 in)
C Servico Limit 5.445 {0.21/l| in)
D Siandard (N!w): 1.05 - 1.35 mm (0.041 - O.05il inl
D S€.vice Limit: 0.85 mm {0.033 inl
Exhaust Valve
A Standard lNewli 27.90 - 28.10 mm (1.098 - 1.106 in)
B Stlndard {Nowl: 100.m - 1qr,90 mm {3.961 - 3.972 in)
C Stsndard {Now}: 5.450 - 5.,[60 mm {0.21,16 - 0.2150 in)
C Service Limit 5.420 10.213,0 inl
D Standard {New): 1.65 - 1.95 mm (0.065 - 0.077 in)
D Sorvico Limit: l.ils mm 10.057 inl

Valve Seats
Reconditioning
1. Renew the valve seats in the cylinder
valve seat cutter.
NOTE: lf any guides are worn (see
replace them (see page 6-80) before
valve seats,
head with a
page 6-79),
cutting the
Carefully cut a 45o seat, removing only enough mate-
rial to ensure a smooth and concentric seat.
Bevel the upper edge of the seat with the 30" cutterand the lower edge of the seat with the 60. cutter.Check width of seat and adjust accordingly,
Make one more very light pass with the 45" cutter toremove any possible burrs caused bv the other cut-
ters.
Valve Seat Width:
Standard (Newl: 1.25 - 1.55 mm {0.0't9 - 0.061 in)Service Limii: 2.0 mm 10,08 inl
Sear Widrh
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5. After resufacing the seat. inspect for even valveseating: Apply Prussian Blue Compound to thevalve face, and insert the valve in its original loca-tion in the head. then lift it and snap it closedagainst the seat several times.
PRUSSIAN BLUE COMPOUND
The actual valve seating surface, as shown by theblue compound, should be centered on the seat.. lf it is too high (closer to the valve stem), you mustmake a second cut with the 60. cutter to move itdown, then one more cut with the 45. cutter torestore seat width.
. lf it is too low (closer to the valve edge), you must
make a second cut with the 30. cutter to move itup. then one more cut with the 45. cutter to restoreseat width.
NOTE: The final cut should always be made withthe 45" cutter,
7. Insen the intake and exhaust valves in the head and
measure valve stem installed heioht.
Intaka Valve Stem Installed Height:
Standsrd lNaw): 37.465 - 37.935 mm(1./P50 - r.4935 inl
Sorvice Limit: 38.185 mm 0.5033 in)
Exhau3t Valv€ Stem Installed Height:
Standard (New): 37.165 - 37.6i|5 mm(1.46:t2 - 1.i1817 inl
Servico Limit 37.885 (1.4915 inl
lf valve stem installed height is over the service limit,replace the valve and recheck. lf it is still over the ser-vice limit, replace the cylinder head; the valve seat inthe h6ad is too deep.
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