1999 HONDA CIVIC No. 25

Chassis and Paint Codes
U.S. 1997 Model (2-door Coupe)
Vehicle ldentification Number
and Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certification
OOEngine Number
Engine Typ6
D16Y5: 1600 SOHC VTEC-E 16 vatves
Sequential Multiport
Fuel-injected Engine
D16Y7: 1600 SOHC 16-valves
Sequential Multiport
Fuel-injected EngineDl6Y8r 1600 SOHC VTEC 16 vatves
Sequential Multiport
Fuel-injected Engine
Serial Number
JAPAN: D16Y5 2300001-
U.S.A. : Dl6Y7, Dl6Y8 - 2500001-
Paint Code
D16Y5 - 2300001
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COLOR
Lino. Eody and Engine Typ6
EJ6: ClVlC2-door/D16y7
EJ7: ClVlC2-door/Dl6Yb
EJ8: ClVlC2-door/D16y8
Body Type and Transmission Type
Check Digit
Model Yeal
V: 1997
L: East Liberty, Ohio Plant, U.S.A.
A4RA: 4 speed Automatic Transmission84RA : 4-speed Automatic TransmissronS40 :s-speed Manual TransmissionM4VA: Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
A4RA : 6000001-
B4RA: 6000001-
S40 : 1000001-
M4VA: 2000001-
G.82P
NH-503P
NH,538
NH-583M
R-8r
Cypress Green Pearl
Granada Black Pearl
Frost White
New Vogue Silver Metallic
Milano Red
1-1 0
G.82P
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MEASUREMENT
,n7 _--
STANDAFO INEW}
0.07 10.003) max.75.00 75.02 (2.953 - 2.954)
7 4.9A0 7 4.990 t2.9520 2.95241
0.010 - 0.040 (0.0004 0.0016)1.020 - 1.030 10.0402 _ 0.0406)1.220 1.230 (0.0480 - 0.0484)2.805 - 2.820 {0.1 104 _ 0.11 tO)
0.035 - 0.060 (0.0014 0.0024)0.030 - 0.055 {0.0012 0.0022)_
0.15 0.30 {0.006 _ 0.012)0.30 - 0.45 (0.012 - 0.018)0.20 - 0.70 10.008 0.028)
18.994 - 19.000 (0.7478 _ 0.7480)0.010 - 0 0?2 lo oona -n dn^ol
SERVICE LIMIT
0.10 (0.004)
75.07 (2.956)0.05 (0.002)0.5 (0.02)
74.970 (2.9516)
0.05 (0.002)1.05 (0.041)
1.2510.049)2.85 (0.112)
0.13 {0.005)0.13 (0.005)
0.60 (0.024)
0.70 (0.028)
ljqql) _
oro to.o',ur
0.005 (0.0002)
0.005 (0.0002)
0.4510.018)0.04 (0.002)
0.05 (0.002)
0.05 {0.002)0.05 (0.002)
Cylinder blockWarpage of deck surfaceBore diameterBore taperReboring limit
Skirt O.D. at 5 mm (0.2 in)from bottom of skinClearance in cylinderGroove width {for ring) TopSecondoil
Ring to-groove clearance TopSecondRing end gapTopSecondoil
o.D.Pin-to piston clearance
Pin-to rod interferenceSmall end bore diameterLarge end bore diameter NominalEnd play installed on crankshaft
Piston
Piston ring
Piston pin
Connectingrod0.014 - 0.040 (0.0006 _ 0.ool6)18.96 - 18.98 (0.746 0.747)48.011.89)0.15 - 0.30 (0.006 - 0.012)CrankshaftMain journaldiameter
Rod iournaldiameterTaperOut of-roundEnd playTotal runout
Main bearing to-lournal o't clearance-No_ l and 5journals
_ No. 2, 3 and 4 journatsBod bearing to,journat oil ctearance
54.976 - s5.000 (2.1644 - 2.1654)44.91 6 - 45.000 1'1.17 01 _ 1.71 11 10.002510.0001) max.0.0025 (0.0001)max.
0.10 - 0.35 (0.004 0.014)0.03 (0.001) max.Bea.ings
0.018 - 0.036 (0.0007 0.0014)0.024 0.042 (0.0009 - 0.0017)0.020 - 0.038 (0.0008 _ o.oo.t5)
Standards and Service Limits
Engine Block {Dl6Y5, D16Y7, Dt6y8 enginesl - Section
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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
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Standards and ServiceLimits
Section '14Automatic Transmission (cont'd)
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MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEW}
Wire Dia.o.D.Free LongthNo. ol CoilsHegulator valve spring ARegulato. valve spring BStator reaction springModulator valve springTorque convener check valve springCooler relief valve springRelief valve spring2nd oritice control valve spring1-2 shift valve spring2-3 sh ift valve spring3 4 shift valve spring'l st accumulator spring4th accumulator spring B4th accumulator spring A2nd accumulator spring A3rd accumulator spring A2nd accumulator spring B3rd acc!mulator spring B2nd accumulator spring CLock up shift valve springLock up timing valve springLock-up control valve spring3 4 ofifice control valve springServo control valve springCPC valve springCPB valve spring4th exhaust valve spring
Springs1.8 {0.071)1.8 {0.071)4.5 \O.117)1.4 (0.055)
1.0 10.039)1.0 (0.039)
1.1 (0.043)
0.7 (0.028)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
2.1 (0.083)
2.3 (0.091)
2.610.102)2.4 (0.094)
2.8 (0.'110)
1.6 (0.063)
2.2 (0.087)
2.2 t0.041)0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
0.7 (0.028)
0.7 (0.028)
1.0 (0.039)
0.6 (0.024)
0.9 {0.035)0.9 (0.035)
14.7 (0.584)
9.6 (0.381)
3s.4 (1.407)
9.4 (0.374)8.4 (0.334)
8.4 (0.334)
8.6 {0.342)6.6 (0.262)
7.6 (0.302)
7.6 (0.302)
7.6 (0.302)16.0 (0.636)10.2lo.402l17.0 {0.676)29.0 (1.152)
17.5 (0.6951
9.0 (0.358)
31.0 (1.220)
14.5 {0.576)7.6 (0.302)
8.1 (0.319)
6.610.262)6.6 (0.262)
8.1 (0.322)
5.6 (0.2231
8.1 10.322)6.1 10.242)
87.8 (3.457)
44.0 i.732l'30.3 (1.193)
35.0 {1.378)33.8 (1.331)
33.8 (1.331)
37.1 (1.461)
34.8 (1.370)
41.3 (1.626)
57.0 (2.2441
51 .0 \2.244189.1 {3.508)51.6 (2.031)
87.0 (3.425)
39.011.535)89.3 (3.516)
20.7 (0.815)
35.1 11.382)68.012.671173.7 12.902)80.7 (3.177)38.0 {1.496)37.5 fi.476)52.1 (2.051)
12.2 (0.480)
47.2 {1.858}36.4 {1.433)
16.511.01.910.94.24.213.422.016.326.826.a16.213.814.22.915.66.12.413.932.045.814.124.620.4
18.319.5
CVTSection 14
3-14
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEWISERVICE LIMITTransmissionfluidCapacity f {US qt, lmp. qt)6.4 {6.8, 5.6) for overhaul3.9 (4.1, 3.4) for fluid change
Hydraulicpressure
1kgflcm,, psi)
Forward clutch pressure at 1,500 rpm in E position1.4 - 1.15 114.3 - 11.A,203 - 2531Reverse brake pressure at 1,500 rpm in E position1.4 - 1.75 (14.3 11.8,203 2531Dr;ve pulley pressure at 1,500 rpm in E posrtrono.2 -0.7 12.0 -7.1,28- 1011Driven pulley pressure at 1,500 rpm in N positionr.5 - 2.3 115.3 - 23.5, 218 - 334)Lubrication pressure at 3,000 rpm in E posrtronAbove 0.212,30)Stall speed fpm (Check with vehicle on level ground)
E position
E, E, El positions2,5003,0002,350 - 2,6502,800 - 3, r00ClutchClutch initial clearance Forward clutchStart clutchReverse brakeClutch return spring free length Forward clutchStart clutchReverse brakeClutch disc thickness Forward clutchStart clutchReverse brakeClutch plate thickness Forward clutchSta rt clutchReverse brake
0.6 - 0.8 (0.024 - 0.031)0.5 - 0.7 (0.020 0.028)0.45 - 0.75 (0.018 - 0.030)30.5 {1.201)40.9 (1.610)
29.4 (1.157)
1.88 - 2.00 (0.074- 0.079)1.88 2.00 (0.074 - 0.079)1.94 - 2.06 (0.076 - 0.081)1.95 - 2.05 (0.077 -0.081)
2.25 2.35 (0.089 - 0.093)1.90 - 2.00 (0.075 0.079)
,*x.ar}38.9 (1.531)
27.411.019l'Until grooves worn out
Until grooves worn outDiscolorationDiscolorationDiscoloration
L.

Unit of length: mm lin)
STANDARD {NEW) SERVICE LIMITMEASUREMENT
Differential
Dtri"*"t"|p'.b"gear
S"t rrg-t" b""il"s
Pinion shaft contact area LD.
Carrier-to pinion clearanceDrive shaft contact area l.D.Carrier to driveshaft clearance
BacklashLD.Pinion gear to-pinion shafl clearance
)uter race clearance
18.010 18.028'0.7091 - 0.7098)
0.023 0.057 (0.0009 - 0.0022) 0.1 (0 004)
26.025 - 26.045 (.0246 1 0254\0.045 0.086 (0.0018 - 0.0034) 0.12(0.005)
0 05 - 0.15 i0 002 0.006)18 042 18.066 {0.7103 0.7" l3)
0.055 - 0.095 (0.0022 - 0.0037) 0.15 {0.006)
0 0.15 (0 - 0.006) Adjlrst
MEASUBEMENT Wire DiaO.D. Free Length I No. of Coils
SpringsPH regulator valve spring 1 2 (0 047)
PH control valve spring 1 7 {0.067)PL regulator valve spring 0 9 (0.035)
PH'PL control valve spring 1 0 (0 039)
crutlh reduc'ns vdrve spnns ] :19 9]:lLLbrication valve spring I b (u ubJr
Shitt valve spring 1 4 (0.055)
Shift control valve spring 1 0 (0.039)
Stan clutch control valve spring 0.4 (0 016)
Pitot regulator valve spring 0.6 (0 024)
Start clutch valve accumulator spring 1 2 \0 O47)
Reverse control valve spring 1 2 (0.047)
Shift inhibitor valve spring 1 3 (0 051)
9.0 {0.354)13.4 (0.528)
1.2lO.2A3\10.0 (0.394)
16.8 (0.661)
13.4 (0.528)
8.2 (0.323)
1 .4 t0.29114.1 (0.161)
5.7 t0.224)8.3 {0.327)9.4 (0.370)
13.2 (0.520)
26.7 (1.051)
39.4 (1.551)
14.6 (0.575)
31.4 (1.236)
44.4 \1.14al51.6 (2.031)
34.1 (1.343)
19.3 (0.760)
12.1 (0.476)
9.5 (0.374)
29.8 (1.173)
31.4 (1.236)
48.3 (1.902)
r0.08.11.28.68.0
13.01.56.85.012.311.010.6
Section 14
SteeringSection 17
M/S: [,4anual steering, P/Sl Power steering*: When using a ne; bett, adjust dellection or tension to new values. Run the engine for 5 minutes then turn it off-
Readjust the deflection or tension to used belt values.
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MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEWI
Steering wheelPlay at steering wheel circumferenceStarting load at steering wheelcircumferenceN (ksf, lbf)Manual steeringPower steering Engine running
0 - 10 (0 0.4)
15 (1.5,3.3)
29 (3.0,6.6)
GearboxAngle of rack guide screw loosened M/S
from locked position P/S
Preload at pinion gear shaft N m (kglcm, lbfin) M/S
20!5"20'Max0.5 - 1.7 (5 - 17,4.3 - 14.8i
0.6 1.2 (6 - 12, 5.20 - 10.42)
Pump pressure with valve closed(oil temp./speed: 40'C (105"F) min./idleDo not run for more than 5 seconds).kPa (kgtcm?, psi)
6,400 - 7,400 {65 - 75, 920 - 1,070)
Power steeringfluidRecommended power steering fluid
Fluid capacity | {US qt, lmp q0Reservoir
HONDA Power Steering Fluid
0.85 (0.90,0.75) at disassembly0.4 {0.42.0.35}
7.5 11.0 {0.30 - 0.43)with used belt
5.0 7.0 (0.20 0.28) with new belt10.5 - 14.0 10.41 - 0.55) with used belt7.5 10.010.30 0.39) with new belt
390 540 {40 55,88 '120) wrth used bek
340 - 490 (35 - 50, 77 - 110) with used belt
740 880 (75 - 90, 170 - 200) with new belt
640 780 (65 - 80, 143-176)with newbelt
Power steeringbelt*
Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf,22 lbf)
between pulleys '99 modell 81642 Engine Type only
'96 '99 models: Other Engine TYPes
ron.ionffiN (kgf, lbf) '99 model: 81642 Engine Tvpe only'96 -'99 models: Other Engine TYPes'99 modelr 81642 Engine TYPe onlY'96 '99 models: Other Engine TYPes
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CLUTCHClutch Type
Clutch Facing Area
M/T
CVTM/T
Single plate dry, diaphragm springTorque converterMulti plates wet sanP, hYdraulic160 cm,25 sq in
Synchronized 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
4 speed automatic, 1 reverse
Non stage speed forward, 1 reverse
Direct 1 : 1
TRANSMISSIONTransmission Type
Primary Reduction
M/TArrCW
Manualtransmission
Gear Ratio 1st2nd3rd4th5thReverse
Final Reduction Gear ratio
Gear tYPe
Engine type
D16Y5 | D16Y7 D16Y8 I 81642
3.2501.1821.1120.9090.7023.153
3.2501.1821.1120.9090.7023.153
3.2501.9091.2500.9090.1023.153
3.2302.1051.4581.1070.8753.000
*1:2 doorHatch back+2r 2-door Coupe,and 4 doorSedan
3.122 13.122"11.053" 1 4.250 | 4.266
Single helicalgear
Engine type
D16Y7 | D16Y8Automatic transmission
Gear Ratio 'lst
2nd3rd4thReverse
Final Reduction Gear ratio
Gear tYPe
2.6001.4680.9260.6381.954
2.122
0.9750.6381.954
1.3514.357
cwGear Ratio Low - O.D.Reverse
Secondary Reduction Gear Ratio
Final Reduction Gear Ratio
2.466 0.4492.4661.3334.357
AIRCONDITIONING
Cooling Capacity3,530 Kcal/h14,000 BTU/h
Compressor Type/MakeNo. of CYlindersCaPacitYMax. SpeedLubricant CaPacitY
Scroll/SANDEN
85.7 m//rev 5.22 cu inkev10,000 rpm130 mf 41l3tl oz.
| 4.6 imp ozsP,10
Compressor Type/ManufacturerNo. of CylinderCapacityMax. SpeedLubricant CaPacitY
Lubricant TYPe
Swash-plate/DENso10155.3 mf /rev 9.4 cu_in/rev76,000 rpm140 mf | 4 2l3fl oz,I 4 9lmp ozND'OIL8
Condenser TypeCorrugated fin
Evaporator TyPeCorrugated fin
Elower TyPeMotor InputSPeed ControlMax. CaPacity
Sirocco fan200w112v4 speed variable460 m3/h 16,200 cu ft/h
Temperature Control
Compressor Clutch TyPePower ConsumPtionDry, single plate, PolY-V'belt drive40 W max./12 V at 68'F (20'C)
Refrigerant TyPeouantity
HFC 134a (R'134a)
650 gos | 22.9 isoz
(cont'd )
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ILubrication Points
For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the lllustrated Index and various workprocedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul. Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
No.LUBRICATION POINTS
Engine
LUBRICANT
"Energy Conserving" grade oil,The oil container may also display the Apl Certification markshown below. Make sure it says ,,For Gasoline Engines.,,SAE Viscosity: See chart below,
I
TransmissionManualGenuine Honda MTF*1
Genuine Honda Premium FormulaAutomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)*,
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid*3
Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*a
Automatic
CVT
3Brake Line
ClL,tci t""e4
I
Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*aPower steering gearboxSteering grease P/N 08733 - BO70EShift lever pivots (manual transmission)Grease with molybdenum disulfide7-:ti
9
10'l'l
l3
14
't7
18
19
20
2122
Release fork (manual trancmi Steering bootsTailgate hinges and latches (2-door HatchbacklSteering ball joints
Shift lever (automatic transmission)Pedal linkageBrake master cylinder pushrod
Super High Temp Urea crease (p/N 08798 - 9OO2)
i Multi-purpose grease
I
I
Honda White Lithium Grease
Multi-purpose grease
Silicone grease
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Trunk hinges and latch (4-door Sedan and 2-doorCoupe)Door hinges upper and lowerDoor opening detentsHood hinge and hood latch-FUet T ter ttd
Clutch master cylinder pushrodThrottle cable end and throttle linkageRear brake shoe linkagesSteering wheel (back side)
23
E-
Caliper piston seal, dust seal,caliper pin. pistonThrottle cable end (dashboard lower panel)
Power steering system (for cars with p/S)
Air conditioning compressorComDressor oil:SANDEN: SPlo P/N 38897 - p13 -A01AH or 38899 - p13_ A01{For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))
CERTIFICATION SEAL
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NorE: The items m arked * 1, *2, +3, *4 and +5 on above chan are described as folows:*1: Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because itdoes not contain the proper additives.*2: Always use Genuine Honda premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affectshift quality.+3: Use Genuine Honda cVTfluid only usingotherfluid can affect tra nsmission operation and may reduce transmission life.*4: Always use Genuine Honda DoT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and dec.ease the lifeof the svstem.*5: Always use Genuine Honda Power steering Fluid. using any other type of power steering fluid or automatrc transmissionfluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
4-2
Recommended Engine Oil
Engine oil viscosity forambrent temperature ranges
API SERVICE LABEL

Special Tools
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Ref. No. I Tool Number
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07JAA - 001010A
07JAB - 0010204
OTLAJ _ PR3O2OB
07NAB - 0010404
07NAJ - P07010A
01406 - 0020201
OTMAJ - PY4O'114
07MAJ - PY40120
07406 - 0070300
07742 - 0010100
Valve Guide Reamer, 5.5 mm
Socket, 17 mm
Holder Handle
Air Stopper
Holder Attachment. 50 mm
Pressure Gauge Adapter
A/f Pressure Hose
A/T Pressure Hose,2,210 mmAy'T Pressure Adapter
A,/T Low Pressure Gauge WPanelValve Guide Driver, 5.5 mm
6-43
6-16
o- to
6-8, 10
6-16
6-4
6-4
6-4
6-4
6-4
6-4't, 42
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