1998 HONDA CIVIC din

INTRODUCTION
How to Use This Manual
This manual contains information for the 1996 - 2000 ClVlC. lt is
divided into 24 sections. The first page of each section is marked
with a black tab that lines up with its corresponding thumb index
tab on this page and the back cover. You can quicklY find the first
page of each section without looking through a tull table ol con_
tents. The symbols printed at the top corner of each page can also
be used as a quick reference system.
Each section includesl
1. A table of contents, or an exploded view index showing:
. Parts disassemblY sequence.
. Bolt torques and thread sizes.
. Page references to descriptaons in text
2. Disassembly/assembly procedures and tools.
3. Inspection.
4. Testing/troubleshooting.
5. Repair.
6. Adjustments.
Special Information
!@ Indicates a sttong possibility of sover. perconal iniurY
or loss ol lite if in3tructions are not follow€d.
GAUTION: Indicaiqs a possibility ot p€lsonal injury or 6quipm.nt
damage il instiuc'tions are not followod
t Noncali-. pu.po.. ot thes6 messages is to help provent demage lo lhe
vehicle, other property, or the €nvironment.
NOTE: Gives helpful information.
CAUTfON: Detaifed descriptions ol standard workshop p.oceduro3.
safoty principles and servico operations are not included. Pleaso
note that this manual contain3 wetnings and cautions against
some sp6cific sGrvic€ methods which could cause PERSONAL
INJURY, damage a vohicle or make il unsafe. Ploase undorstand
that these warnings cannot covsr all conceivable weys in which
service. whelher or not iocommgndod bY HONDA. mighi bo done,
or ol tho possiblG hazardou3 consgquonces of ev€aY conceivablg
way, nor could HONDA invqstigato all 3uch way3. AnYono using
sgrvice procedures or lools, whethei or nol rGcommendod bY
HONDA, must srtisty hifisetf thoroughlylhat nohher pefsonal sefety
nor vehiclc satsty will be reopardi2ed.
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ds
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As sections with * include SRS components;
sDecial precautions are lequired when servlclng
*Electrical't
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Under-hood Emissions Control Label (lggg model)
Emission Group ldentification
Example:
50ST (50 Statosl:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U,S. EPA AND STATE OFCALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1998MODEL YEAR NEW MOTOR VEHICLES,
ilgsT 149 States/Federal):
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO 1998 MODEL YEAR NEW MOTOR VEHI.CLES.
CAL (California):
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA AND STATE OFCALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1998MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS PROVIDEDTHAT THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY INTRODUCED INTO COM.MERCE FOR SALE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
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VEHICLE EI\4ISSION CONTROL INFORIVATIONrH SVEH CLE CONFOFMS IO U S EPA ANDSTA1E OF CALIFORNIA RE6ULAIIONS APPLICABLEIO 199A MODEL YEAR NEWTIEV PASSENGERCA8S PFOV OEO TI]AI 'HIS VEI CLE S OILYINIBODUCEDINTOCOMMEfiCE FOR SALE N TNC
CATALYSTIWCINO?S]2)EGR6F /OBO ] CEFT]F EDVALVE LASH1C0L0l EX 0 r51002mm
NO OTHTR AO.]USIMI\IS NI'TOEO
I]ONDA MOTOB CO.,ITDOE
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Engine and Evaporative Families
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Engine Family:v 0't.6 JL2
Model Year
W: 1998
Manufacturer
HNX
HNX: Honda
Type
V: Light Duty Vehicle/Passenger CarDisplacement
Sequence Characters
Evaporative Family:W HNX E 0065
HNX: Honda
Type
E:
Model Year
AAD
TW: 1998
Manufacturel
Canister Work C.pacity (glamsl
Sequence Characters
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Section 7
Unlt of length: rnm ( n)
Engine Block(816A2 engine) -
MEASUREMENT
Warpage of deck surface
Bore diameterBore taperReboring limit
STANOARD {NEW)
0.05 (0.002)
8L00 81.02 (3.189 3.190)
SERVICE LIMIT
0.08 {0.03)81.07 (3.192)
0.05 (0.002)
0.25 (0.01)
Cylinder block
PistonSkin O D. At 15 mm (0.6 in)
{rom bottom of skirt
Clearance in cylinder
Groove width (for ring) ToPSecondoil
80.980 - 80.990 (3.lUUz 3. rUubl du Y/u lJ. ro/o,
I0.010 0.040 (o.ooo4 - 0.0016' 0 05 r0 002) II O3O 1.040 10.0406 - 0.04091 1 060 {0 0417) |1.230 - 1.?40 {0.0484 . 0.04881 1.260 10.04961 1'*: ?:::i?l:91'::ll:l I::::::= lPiston ringRing-to-groove clearance
Ring end gap
o.D.Pin to-piston clearance
Pin'to rod interference
Small end bore diameter
Large end bore diameterEnd play installed on crankshaft
Main journal diameterNo. 1, 2, 4 and 5 iournalsNo. 3 journal
Rod journal diameterTaperOut of roundEnd play
Total runout
Main bearing to_journal oil clearance
No. 1, 2, 4 and 5 journals
No. 3 journal
Bod bearing'to iournal oil clearance
Second
Top
Secondoil
Nominal
0.13 (0.005)
0.1310.005)0.60 (0.024)
0.60 t0.024)0.7010.028)0.70 (0.028)
,rr]q!4l
-l
u.u45 - u.u/u lu.uu ro
0.040 - 0.065 (0.0016 0.0026)*l
0.045 - 0.070 (0.0018 0.0028)*'
0.20 - 0.35 (0.008 - 0.014)*1
o.20 - 0.30 (0.008 - 0.012)*'
0.40 0.55 (0.016 0.022)
0.20 - 0.50 (0.008 - 0.020)*'
0.20 - 0.45 (0.008 - 0.018)"
20.994 - 21.000 {0.8265 - 0.8268)
0.010 - 0.022 (0.0004 0.0009)
0.013 - 0.032 (0.0005 - 0.0013)
20.968 20.981 (0.8255 - 0.8260)
lliSlto?,o.oou o.o''r, o.rotoo'ut
Piston pin
Connecting rod
54.976 55.000 (2.1644 - 2.1654)
54.970 - 54.994 (2.1642 2.1651)
44.976 - 45.00011.'1707 - 1.1711|
0.005 (0.0002) max.0.004 (0.0002) max.0.10 0.35 (0.004 - 0.014)
0.020 (0.0008imax.
0.010 (0.0004)
0.006 (0.0002)
0.45 (0.018)
0.030 (0.0012)
Crankshaft
Eearing0.024 - 0.042 (0.0009 0.0017)
o.o3o - 0.048 {0.0012 0.0019)
0.032 - 0.050 (0.0013 - 0.0020)
0.06 (0.002)
0.06 (0.002)
0.06 (0.002)
*1: RIKEN manutactured prston rrng*2:TEIKOKU PISTON RING manufactured piston ring
gineslSection 8
(cont'd)
Engine Lubri,cation (Dl6Y5, Dl5Y7' Dl6Y8 enginesl -
MEASUREMENTSTANOARD (NEW) S€RVICE LIMIT
4.3 (4.5, 3.8)Ior engine overhaul
3.6 (3.8, 3.2) for oil change, including filter
3.3 (3.5, 2.9) for oil change, without filter
3.7 (3.9,3.3)for engine overhaul
3.3 (3.5, 2.9) for oil change, including filter
3.0 {3.2, 2.6} for oil change, without filter
0.02 - 0.14 (O.OO1 - 0.006) 0.20 {0 008)
0.10 0.18 (o.oo4 - 0.007) i 0.20 (0 008)
o 03 !.08 (qool!.oo3l _ (0 006) -
70 (0.7, 10) min.
340 (3.5,50) min
Engine oilCapacity | (US qt, lmp qt) D16Y7
D16Y5 D16Y8
lnner-to-outer rotor radial clearance
Pump housing to_outer rotor radialclearance
Pumo housrnq_to rotor a)rial clearance
Pressure setting with oil temperature 176'F (80'Ci
kPa (kgf/cm', PsiI at idleat 3,000 rpm
Oil pump
Relief valve
3-5

MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INFWIEngine oilCapacityf (uS qt, lmp qt)
Inner-to outer rotor radial clearancePump body-to outer rotor radialclearancePump body to-rotor axial clearance
4.8 (5.1, 4.2) for eng;ne overhaul4.0 (4.2, 3.5) for oil change, ;ncludin3.7 (3.9.3 3)for dil .h,nde '^,irh^,,rg oilfilter
Oil pump0.04 - 0.16 {0.002 - 0.006)0.10 - 0.19 (0.004-0.007)0.02 0.07 10.001 ,0.003)
0.20 (0.008)
0.20 {0.008)0 15 {O OO6iRelief valvePressure setting 176"F (80.C)kPa (kgflcm,, psi) at;dteat 3,000 rpm70 (0.7, 10) min.340 (3.5,50) min.
Standards and Service Limits
Engine Lubrication (B16A2 engine) (cont,d) - Section 8
Cooling - Section 10
L,
L.
MEASUREMENTSTANOARO {NEW)RadratorCoolant capacity t 1US qt, tmp qt)including engine, heater, cooling line andreservotr
Beservoir capacity:0.4 f {0.42 US qt, 0.35 lmp qt)
81642 engine5.0 {5.3, 4.4) for overhaul4.5 (4.8, 4.0) for cootant changeD16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:M/T: 4.2 (4.4, 3.7)for overhaul3.1 (3.3, 2.7) for coolant changeA"/T: 016Y74.1 (4.3, 3.6) for overhaul3.0 (3.2, 2.6) for cootant changeDl6Y84.3 {4.5, 3.8)for overhaul3.2 (3.3, 2.8) for cootant changeCW: 4.3 (4.5,3.8)for overhaul3.2 (3.3, 2.8)for cootant chanqeRadiator capOpeningpressure kPa(kgl/cm,,psi)
Start to open .F (.C)Fully open "F ('C)Valve lift at fulty open
93 123 (0.95- 1.25, 14 18)
169 - 176 (76 80)194 (90)
8.0 (0.31)min.
196 - 203 191 95)Subtract 5 - 15 {3 - 8) from actual ,,ON,, temperature
Thermostat
Cooling fanThermoswilch 'ON" temperature F r.C,Thermoswitch "OFF' lemperature .F ( C)
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Transmission(cont'd)
MEASUREMENT
Thrust shim,25 x 31 mm thickness
STANDARD {NEW}
rlz-r-osr-o.o+o oolrr1.09 - 1.12 (0.043 0.044)1.16 1.19 (0.046 - 0.047)1.23 1.26 (0.048 0.050)1.30 - 1.33 (0.051 0.052)1.37 - 1.40 (0.054 0.055)1.44 - 1.47 (0.057 0.058)1.51 1.54 (0.059 0.061)1.58 1.61 (0.062 - 0.063)1.65 - 1.68 (0.065 0.066)1.72 1.75 {0.068 0.069)1.79 1 .a2 t0.O10 - 0.012]}1.055 1.085 (0.0415 0.0427)1.125 - 1.155 (0.0443 0.0454)1.195 - 'I.225 (0.0470 0.0482)1.265 - 1.29s (0.0498 0.0510)1.335 1.365 (0.0526 - 0.0537)1.40s - 1.435 (0.0553 - 0.0565)r.475 1.505 {0.0580 0.0593)1.545 1.575 (0.0608 0.0620)1.615 1.645 (0.0636 - 0.0648)1.685 1.71510.0663 - 0.0675)1.755 - 1.785 {0.0691 0.0703)
SERVICE LIMIT
I Wr"r - d-"-"g"d
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11
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Cotters thickness2.87 - 2.90 (0.1 13 - 0.114)2.97 - 3.00 (0.117 0.118)3.07 -3.10 \0.121 0.122)3.17 - 3.20 (0.125 0.126)
Wear,or damaged
IWear or damaoedATF pump drive sprocket thrust shim, 22 x 28 mmthickness1.12 1.1510.044 - 0.045)1.37 1.40 (0.054 - 0.055)1.62 - 1.65 (0.064 0.065)1.87 - 1.90 (0.074,0.075)2.12 2.15 (0.083 - 0.08s)2.37 2.40 (0.093 0.094)
Wear or damaged
t
{Wear or damagedSecondary gear shaft thrust shim, 25 x 35 rnmthickness2.80 - 2.85 (0.1't0 - 0.112)2.90 2.95 (0.114 - 0.116)3.00 3.05 (0.118 - 0.120)3.10 -3.15 10.122 0.124)3.20 - 3.25 (0.126, 0.128i3.30 - 3.35 (0.130 0.132)3.40 - 3.4s 10.134 0.136)3.50 3.55 (0.138 - 0.140)3.60,3.65 (0.142 0.144)3.70 - 3.75 (0.146 0.148)3.80 - 3.8510.150 0.152)
Wear or damaged
Wear or damaqedInput shaft feed pipe O.D.Drive pulley leed pipeForward clutch feed pipeInput shaft bushing t.D.Drive pulley feed pipe bushingForward clutch feed pipe bushingDriven shaft feed pipe O.D.Start clutch feed pipe (right side cover side)Driven pulley feed pipeStan clutch feed pipe (ftywheet housing side)Driven pulley shaft bushing LD.Stan clutch feed pipe (right side cover sroerDrive pulley feed pipeStart clutch feed pipe (flywheel housing side)Secondary driven gear sealing ring groove widthStart clutch end plate l.D.Input shaft sealing ring groove widthDnve pullev shaft LD. at sealing ring
Park brake conePark brake pawlPark gear
6.97 - 6.98 (0.274 - 0.27s)11.47 - 1'1.48 (0.4516 0.4520)
7.O0O 7.0t510.2156 - 0.2762]l11.500 11.518 (0.4528 0.4535)
6.97 - 6.9A \0.214 0.275:l11.47 - 11.48 (0.4516 _ 0.4520)8.97 8.98 10.353 - 0.354)
7.000 7.015 (0.2756 - 0.2762)1 1.500 - '11.518 (0.4528 - 0.4535)9.000 9.015 10.354 - 0.355)2.50 2.65 (0.098 0.104)88.900,88.935 (3.500 - 3.501)2.00 2.10 10.079 - 0.083)
5*
6.95 (0.274)
11.45 (0.451)
7.030 (0.277)11.533 (0.4s4)
6.95 (0.274)
11.45 (0.451)
8 95 (0.352)
t.030l0.2t7l1r.533 (0.454)
9.03 (0.356)2.655 (0. r05)Wear or damaged2.105 (0.083)Wear or damaqedShifting deviceano parKbrake control
Wear or other defectWear or other defectWear or other defect
Standardsand Service Limits
CW {cont'd)Section 14
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ElectricalSection 23
*: When using a new belt, adjust deflection or tension to new values. Run the engine for 5 minutes then turn it off
Readiust deflection or tension to used belt values
Unit of englh: mm {n)
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEW}
lgnition coilRated voltage VPrimary winding resistance at 68'F (20'C) oHITACHITEC
Secondary winding resastance at 68'F 120"C) kOHITACHITEC
12
0.45 0.550.63 0.11
22.4 - 33.612.A - 19.2
lgnition wireResistance at 68'F (20'C) kf)
Firing order
25 max.1-3-4 2
Spark plugTypeGap
See section 231.1 3, (o.o€ -3*.)
lgnition timingAt idle' BTDC lRed)
Alternator belt+Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf,22lbf)between pulleys8.0 - 10.5 {0.31 - 0.41} with used belt
6.0 - 8.5 {0.26- 0.33)with new belt
Belt tension N (kgf, lbf)
Measured with belt tension gauge340 - 490 (35 - 50, 77 110) with used belt
540 - 740 (55 - 75, 121. 165)whh newbert
(MITSUBISHI)Output l3.5 V at hot ACoal resistance (rotor) at 68'F (20"C) kO
Slip rins O.D.Brush lengthBrush spring tension g (oz)
STANDARD INEWI SERVICE LIMIT
753.4-3.8 I -
Z2.j \0.A9) 22.2 \0.47)19.0 (0.75) 5.0 (0.20)
340 420 (12.0 14.8)
Alternator(DENSOiOutput '13.5 V at hot A
Coil resistance (rotor) at 68'F (20'C) k0
Slip ring O.D.Erush lengthBrush spring tension g (oz)
802.2 - 3.014.4 (0.57) | 14.0 (0.55)
10.5 (0.41) 1.5 (0.06)
330 {11.6)
Starter(MITSUEA
1.0 kw1.2 kW)
TvpeCommutator mica depthCommutator runoutCommutator O.D.Brush lengthBrush spring tension (new)
N (ksf, lbf)
Gear reduction0.4 - 0.5 (0.016 - 0.020) 0.15(0.006)
o o.o2 (o - 0.000e) | o.o5 (o.oo2)
28.0-28.1 (1.102 1.106) | 27.5(1.083)
15.8 - 16.2 10.62 - 0.64) 11.0 (0.43)
15.7 - 11 .1
{1.60 - 1.80, 3.5 - 4.0i
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Engine RemovaUlnstallation
Removal
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1.
. Make sure iacks and salety stands are placed ploperly
and hoist brackets are attached to the correct posi-
tions on the engine.
. Make sure the vehicle will not roll off stands and fall
while you are working under it.
CAUTION:
. Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted sur-face.
. Unplug the wilin9 connectors caretully while holdingthe conngstor portion to avoid damage,. Mark all wiring and hosos to avoid misconnoction.
Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses or interfere with other parts,
Secure the hood as open as possible.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal first. thenthe positive terminal. Remove the battery.
Remove the strut brace (B'16A2 engine).
8 x 1 .25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgl.m, 17 lbf.ft}
Disconnect the battery cables from the under-hood
fuse/relay box and battery positive terminal.
STRUT BRACE
UNDER.HOODFUSE/RELAYBOX
BATTERY CABLES
5-2
ECM/PCM
(
5. Remove the battery and battery base.
8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgf.m, 17 lbf ftl
7.
Disconnect the connectors from the ECM/pCM.
Disconnect the main wire harness connector.
MAIN WIRE HARNESSCONNECTOR

20. Remove the shift cable (CVT)
WASHER
Pt-Aslc
21. Disconnect the Power
switch connector, and
cramp.
LOCKNUT29 N.m {3.0 kgf m,22lbf'ft}
steering pressure (PSP)
remove the wire harness
CLIP
ll
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Remove the radiator caP.
!!!@ usa care when l€moving the tadiator
Ap to avoid scalding by hot coolant or steam'
Raise the hoist to full height.
SHIFT CABLE
(cont'd)
25.
26.
27.
24. Remove the front tires/wheels and splash shield.
u x l.u mm SHIELD9.8Nm(1 0 kqt'm,
7.2lbf.ftl
Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-7). Loosen
the drain plug in the radiator.
Drain the transmission fluid Reinstall thedrainplug
using a new washer (see section 13, 14).
Drain the engine oil. Reinstall the drain bolt using a
new washer (see page 8-6).
28. Remove the shift rod and extension rod (M/T)
SHIFT ROD
EXTENSIONROD
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m t2.2 kgf'm, 't6lbtft)
ER
6x1.0mm