1998 HONDA CIVIC service

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)

Ring-to-Groove Clearance
After installing a new set of rings, measure ring-to-
groove clearances:
Top Ring Clearance
Standard (New):
B16A2 angine:
0.045 - 0.070 mm (0.0018 - 0.(X128 in)
Dl6Y5, Dt6Y7, Dl6Y8 engin€s:
0.035 - 0.060 mm {0.0014 - 0.002'l in)
service Limit: 0.13 mm (o.fixi in)
Second Ring Clearance
Standard lNow):
B16A2 engine:
0.0/t0 - 0.065 mm (0.0016 - 0.0026 in)
Dl6Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 onginos:
0.030 - 0.055 mm (0.(X)12 - 0.0022 in)
Sewica Limh: 0.13 mm (0.005 io)
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Alignment
1. Installthe rings as shown.
NOTE: The manufacturing marks must be facing
upward.
SECOND RING (Darkl
Piston Ring Dimsnsions:
Unit mm (in)
Unit mm (in)
TOP RING (Chrome)
t----T f
lB
t---f_-L
A
Top Ring (Standard)
Second Ring (Standard)
B
Bl642 engine3.1 (0.12)1.0 (0.04)
D16Y5, D16Y7,
D16Y8 engines2.6 (0.10)1.0 (0.04)
B
816A2 engine3.3 (0.13)1.2 (0.05)
D16Y5, D16Y/.
D16Y8 engines3.0 (0.12)1.2 {0.05t
(cont'd)
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RequirementAPI Service Grade: Use an "Energy
Conserving" SJ grade oil or an"Energy Conserving ll" SH grade oil,
SAE 5W - 30 preferred
You can also use an oil that bears the
API CERTIFICATION mark.
Capacity[atolz engine:
3.7 f (3.9 US qt,3.3 lmp qtl
I at oil change.
J 4.0 r 9.2 US qt, 3.5 lmp qtl
I at oil change, including filter'
| 4.8 f (5.1 Us qt,4.2 lmp qt)
I after engine overhaul
I Dl6Y7 engine:
3.6 f (3.8 US qt, 3.2 lmP qt)
I at change. including filter.
I 3.3 f (3.5 US qt,2.9 lmP qtl
I at change, without filter.
I 4.3 f (4.5 us qt,3.8 lmp qtl
I after engine overhaul.
J D16Y5, D16Y8 engines:
L 3.3 { {3.5 US qt,2.9 lmp qt}
I at change, including filter.
3.01 (3.2 US qt,2.6lmp qt)
I at change, withoutfilter.
3.7 { (3.9 US qt,3.3 lmp qt}- '1.€fter engine overhaul.
ChangeEvery 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or
12 months (Normal Conditions).
Every 3,750 miles (6,000 kml or
6 months (Severe Conditions).
3. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer. and rbfill
the engine with the recommended oil.
NOTE: Under normal conditions, the oil filter should be
replaced at every other oil change Under severe condi-
tions, the oilfilter should be replaced at each oil change'
The numbers in the middle of the API Service label tell
you the oil's SAE viscosity or weight Select the oil for
vour car according to this chart:
30 20 -10 010 20 30 4OoC
An oil with a viscosity of 5W - 30 is preferred for
improved tuel economy and year-round protection in the
car. You may use a 10W - 30 oil if the climate in your area
is limited to the temperature range shown on the chart'
Ambient Temoerature
API CERTIFICATION MARK
API SERVICE LABEL
Run the engine tor more than three minutes, then
check for oii leakage
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4.
Removal/lnspection/lnstallation
2.
3.
1.
5.
6.
1.
8.
Drain the engine oil.
Turn the crankshaft and align the white groove on
the crankshaft pulley with the pointer on the lower
cover.
Remove the cylinder head cover and upper cover'
Remove the power steering pump belt, air condi-
tioner beit and the alternator belt
Remove the crankshaft pulley and remove the lower
cover.
Remove the timing belt.
Remove the drive pulley.
Remove the oil pan and oil screen.
O.RINGReplaceOOWEL PIN
OIL SCREEN
9. Remove the oil PumP.
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10.Remove the screws from the pump housing, then
separate the housing and cover'
Check the inner-to-outer rotor radial clearance on
the pump rotor. lf the inner-to outer rotor clearance
exceeds the service limit, replace the inner and
outer rotors.
lnner Rotor-to-Outer Rotor Radial Clearance
Standard {New}: 815A2 engine 0.04 - 0.16 mm
(0 002 - 0'006 in)
D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines
0.02 - 0.14 mm 10.001 - 0.006 in)
Service Limit: 0.20 mm (0 008 inl
OUTER ROTOR
INNER ROTOR
Check the housing-to-rotor axial clearance on the
pump rotor. lf the housing-to rotor axial clearance
exceeds the service limit, replace the set of inner
and outer rotors and/or the pump housing
Housing-to-Rotor Axial Clearance
Standard (N€w): 816A2 engine 0.02 - 0.07 mm
(0.001 - 0.003 inl
D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines
0.03 - 0.08 mm (0.001 - 0.003 inl
S€rvice Limit: 0.15 mm 10.006 in)
11.
't2.
(cont'd)
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Oil Pump
RemovaUlnspection/lnstallation (cont'dl
13. Check the housing-to-outer rotor radial clearance.lf the housing-to-outer rotor radial clearanceexceeds the service limit, replace the set of innerand outer rotors and/or the pump housing.
Housing-to-Outer Rotor Badial Clearanco:Standard {Newl: 816A2 sngine 0.10 - 0.19 mm(0.004 - 0.007 in)
D16y5, Di6y7, Dt6y8 engines0.10 - 0.18 mm {0.00it _ 0.007 in)Service Limit: 0.20 mm (0.008 in)
lnspect both rotors and pump housing for scoringor other damage. Replace parts if necessary.
Remove the old oil sealfrom the oil pump.
Using the special tool, gently tap in the new oil sealuntil the driver bottoms against the pump.
NOTE: The oil seal alone can be replaced withoutremoving the oil pump.
DRIVER ATT52x55mm077a6 - 0010ao0
14.
15.
16.
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PUMP HOUSING
17. Reassemble the oil pump, applying thread lock tothe pump housing screws.
18. Check that the oil pump turns freely.
19. Apply a light coat of oilto the seal lip.
20. Install the two dowel pins and new O-ring on the oilpump.
21. Apply liquid gasket to the cylinder block mating sur_face of the oil pump.
NOTE:
. Use liquid gasket, Part No.08718 - oOOj or 08718- 0003.. Check that the mating surfaces are clean and drybefore applying liquid gaskel. Apply liquid gasket evenly, in a narrow bead cen-tered on the mating surface.o To prevent leakage of oil, apply liquid gasket tothe inner threads of the bolt holes.. Do not install the parts if five mtnures or morehave elapsed since applying liquid gasket.Instead. reapply liquid gasket after removing theold residue.
. After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes beforefilling the engine with oil.
81642 engine:
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D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:
along the broken line.

Special Tools
a\-Special Tools
R€f. No. I Tool NumberDsscriptionOty I Pagr Reference
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A973X_041 _ XXXXX
07JAZ - 0010008
07PAZ - 0010100
07sAz - 001000A
07406 - 0040001
07406 - 0040304
Vacuum Pump/Gauge, 0 - 30 in.H9
Vacuum/Pressure Gauge, 0 - 4 in.Hg
SCS Service Connector
Backprobe Set
Fuel Pressure Gauge
Fuel Pressure Adapter,6 x 15 mm
I
I
1
2
1
I
11-251,256, 257 ,273,27 4, 283,284,
286, 288, 289, 291,
294,296,297
11-294,295
11-81
11-83
1't-230, 231, 234
11-230
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I
CLUTCH SWITCH lDl6Y5 onginoM,/TITroubleshooting, page 1 1-218
'96 - 98 modsls:
Sell-diagnostic Procedures.page 11 81
ENGINC CONTROL MOOUI.T(FCMI/POWERTRATN
CONTROL MODULE IPCMITroubleshooting, page 1 1-107
'9!, - 0o modol3:
PGM.FI MAIN RELAYRslay Testing, page 11-237Troubleshooting, page 1 1-238PGM.FI MAIN RELAYRelay Testing, page l1 237Troubleshooting, pago 1'! 238
SERVICEl2Pl
CONNECTOR
ENGINE CONTROL MODU1T(ECM}/POWERTRAIN
CONTROL MODULE IPCMITroubleshooting, page 11 111SERVICE CHECK CONNECTORtzPlSelf-diagnostic Procedures,page 11-81
Self-diagnostic Procedures,page 11-81
{cont'd)
11-7

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures
How To Begin Troubleshooting
When the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) has been reported on, or there is a driveability problem, use the appropr'-
ate orocedure below to diagnose and repair the problem'
A. When the MIL has come on:
,1. connect the Honda PGM Tester or an oBD ll scan tool to the 16P Data Link connector (DLC) located near the left
kick panel.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
3. Check the DTC and note it. Also check and note
the freeze trame data
Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart and
begin troubleshooting.
NOTE:
.SeetheoBD||scantoolorHondaPGMTesteruser,smanua|sforspecificoperatinginstructions..
.Thescantoo|oltestercanreadtheDiagnosticTroub|ecodes(DTc},freezeframedata,currentdata,andother
Engine Control Module (ECM)/Powertrain Control Module (PCM) data'
oFreezeframedataindicatestheengineconditionswhenthefirstma|function,misfireorfue|trimma|function
was detected. lt can be useful information when troubleshooting'
B. When the MIL has not come on , out there is a d riveability problem, refer to the Symptom Chart on page 1 1-84'
c.DTcswi|lbeindicatedbytheb|inkingoftheMa|function|ndicatorLamp(M|L)withthescsserviceconnectorcon.
nected.
Connect the SCS service connector to Service Check Connector as shown (The 2P Service Check Connector is
|ocatedunderthedashonthepassenger,ssideofthevehic|e')TurntheignitionswitchoN{||)'
OBO ll SCAN TOOL olHONOA PGM TESTER
SERVICE CHECKCONNECTOR I2P)
scs sERvlcE(cont'd)
MALFUNCTIONINDICATORLAMP
DATA LINK CONNECTOR Il6PI
07PAZ - (x)l0100
11-81