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Lubricants and Fluids
For details of lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and various work
ures {such as Assemoverhaul. lnstallation. etc.) contained in each section.
NO.LUBBICATION POINTSLUBBICANT
1E ng ineHonda Motor Oil (P/N 08798-9023). The oil container
must disolav the API Cenification seal shown below.
Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE
Viscositv: See chart below.
2TransmissionHonda MTF*' (P/N 08798-9016)
3Brake svstem (includes ABS line)Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid*' (P/N 08798-9008)
4Clutch line
5
6
Release fork (manual transmissionl
Throftle cable end (throttle Iink)
Super High Temp Urea Grease {P/N 08798-9002)
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Shift and select cable ends (manual
transmission)
Throttle cable end (dashboard lower panel hole)
Silicone grease
9
10
111'
14
16
17
Brake booster clevis
CIutch booster clevis
Shift lever pivot
Pedal linkage
Battery terminals
Fuel f ill door
Hood hinges and hood latch
Hatch hinges
Door hinoes, uoDer and lower
Multi-purpose grease
18Caliper piston boot, caliper pins and bootsHonda CaliDer Grease (P/N 08C30-80234lvl)
19Air conditioning compressorCompressoroil: SP-10 (P/N 38897-P13-A01AH or
38899-P'13-A01)
For refriqerant; HFC'134 a (R-134 a)
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Recommond6d Engine OilEngine oilviscosily for amb enttemperalure fanges
-30 -20 -10 0 t0 20
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"2:
Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oii can cause stiffer shifting because it does
not contain the Drooer additives.
Always use Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of
the system.
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Do the items in parts A, B, C, D, E, F, and G as required for mileage/time interval listed.
Feplace engine oil(see pageS 5). Capacity withoutlilter change:4.0 q (4.2 US qt,3.5lmp qt)
Replace engjne oil filter (see page I 6). Capacity with filter change: 4.2 0 14.4 US qt, 3.7 lmp qt)Insoect front and rear brakes,. Check pads and discsforwearlthickness), damage, andcracks.. Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mount bolts.Lubricate door locks, latches and hinges with Honda white lithium grease.Rotate tires, if the vehicle has been driven the distance listed. Follow the pattern shown in the Owner's Manual-Check tire inflaron aoocondition,Inspecttie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots (see page 17,5).. Check rack grease and steering linkage.. Check boots for damage and leaking grease.. Checklluid linefordamage and leaks.Inspect suspensron components. Check bolts for tightness.. Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.Inspect driveshaft boots. Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness (see page 16-3).
Check parking brake adjustment. Should be fully applied within 7 to 9 clicks.Insp€ct brake hoses and lioes. (including ABS). Check the master cylinder, proportioning control valve, and ABS modulator for damageand leakage (see page 19-24).Check all fluid levels and condition ot lluids; check for leaks. lf necessary, add MTF (see page 13 3), engine coolant, brake fluid, andwindshield washer f luid.Inspect exhaust system*. Check catalytic converter heat shield, exhaust pipe and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness (see page 9 8).Inspect fuel lines and connections*. Check for loose connections, cracks and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replacedamaged pans (seo page 11'146).Check alllights. Checkfunction otallinterior and exterior lights, andthe position ofthe headlights (see page 22-68).Inspect the v€hicle underbody. Check the paint for damage, scratches, stone chippin0, and dents.
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InsDect and adiust drive belt.. Look tor cracks and damage, and inspect auto tensioner {needs no adjustment).Reolace dust and oollen filter.
Replace air cleaner element every 15,000 miles 124,000 km) in dustv condition {independent ol timei otherwise use Normal Conditionsscredule (see page 11-162).
lReplaceaircleanerelementevery30,000miles(48,000km)(independento{timei(seepagell-162).
Replace brake fluid every 3 years (independent oJ mileagei.
Replacethe dust and pollen Iilter every 15,000 miles ifvehicle is driven mostlywhere air has high concentration olsootfrom industryanddiesel powered vehiclesj also replace the dust and pollen filter anytime aarflow is less than ussal (see pags 21-39).
According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with asterisk (*) will not void customer's emissionswarranties. However, Honda recommends that all maintenance services be done at the recommended interval to ensure long-term reliability,
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7. Disconnectthe crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
connector {A) and variable valve timing control
{VTC) oil control solenoid valve connector (B).
Remove the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see
step 1 on page 11-127).
Support the engine with a iack and wood block
under the oil pan.
Remove the ground cable (A). and remove the
upper bracket (B).
9.
10.
11. Remove the side engine mount bracket.
12. Remove the chain case.
(cont'd)
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7, Install the cam chainguide B.
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Hgq
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m(2.2 kgf.m, 16lbt.ft)
8. Remove the Din from the auto-tensioner,
Check the chain case oil seal for damage. lf the oil
seal is damaged, replace the chain case oil seal
(see page 6-21).
9.
10.
11.
Remove old liquid gasket from the chain case
mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.
Clean and dry the chain case mating surfaces.
Apply liquid gasket. P/N 08718-0009, evenly to the
cylinder block mating surface ofthe chain case and
to the inner threads of the holes.
Apply liquid gasket to the cylinder block upper
surface contact areas (A) on the chain case.
Apply liquid gasket, PiN 08718-0009, evenly to the
oil pan mating surface of the chain case and to the
inner threads of the holes.
NOTE: Do not installthe parts it 5 minutes or more
have elapsed since applying liquid gasket. lnstead,
reapply liquid gasket after removing old residue.
(cont'd)
14.
Apply liquid gasketalong the broken line.
Apply liquid gasketalong the broken line.
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Gylinder Head
Cam Chain Installation (cont'd)
'15. Install the new O-ring (A) on the chain case. Set the
edge of the chain case (B) to the edge of the oil pan(C), then install the chain case on the cvlinder block(D).
NOTE: When installing the chain case, do not slide
the bottom surface on the oil pan mounting surface.
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6x1.0mm12 N.m(1.2 kgt.m.8.7 lbf.ft)
6x1.0mm12Nm(1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbf.ft)
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16. lnstallthe side engine mount.bracket.
17. Installthe upper bracket (A), then tighten the bolv
nuts in the numbered seouence shown.
6x1.0 mm12 N.m{1.2 kgl m, 8.7 lbf ft}
12x1.25 mm54 N.m(5.5 kgt m, 40 lbf.ft)
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18. Install the ground cable (B).
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Engine Mechanical
Engine Block
Soecial Tools ............. 7 -2
Comoonent Location Index ......................................... 7-3
Connecting Rod and Crankshaft End Play
InsDection .............. 7-5
Crankshaft Main Bearing Replacement ...................... 7-6
Connecting Rod Bearing Replacement ...................... 7-8
Oil Pan Removal ....................... .......... 7-11
Crankshaft and Piston Removal ........ 7-12
Crankshaft Inspection ........................ 7-14
Block and Piston Insoection ........................................ 7-15
Cyfinder Honing ............ .".................... 7 -'17
Piston, Pin and Connecting Rod Replacement .......... 7-18
Piston Ring Replacement ................... 7 -21
Piston lnstallation .................... ........... 7-23
Connecting Rod Bolt Inspection .......' 7 -24
Crankshaft lnstallation .....................'. 7-24
Oil Pan lnstallation .................. ........... 7 -27
Transmission End Crankshaft Seal
lnstallation-ln Car ................... ........' 7 -28
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1.
OilPan Removal
Drain the engine oil (see page 8-5).
lf the engine is still in the vehicle, remove the
subframe.
-1 Attach the chain hoist to the engine (see step
35 on page 5-6).-2 Disconnectthe suspension lower arm balljoints (see step 3 on page 18-19).-3 Remove the rear mounl mounting bolts (see
step 39 on page 5-7).-4 Remove the front mount mounting bolt (see
step 40 on page 5-7).-5 Use a marker to make alignment marks on the
reference lines that align with the centers of
the rear subframe mounting bolts. Remove the
front subframe (see step 43 on page 5-8).
Remove the bolts/nuts securing the oil pan.
Drive an oil pan seal cutter between the oil pan and
cylinder block.
5. Cut the oil panseal bystrikingthesideofthecutter
to slide the cutter along the oil pan.
6. Remove the oil pan.
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Engine Block
Crankshaft and Piston Removal
1. Remove the engine assembly (see page 5-2).
2. Remove the transmission (see page 13-4).
3. Remove the oil pan (see page 7-1 1).
4. Remove the oil pump {see page 8-9).
5. Remove the cylinder head (see page 6-23).
6. Remove the baffle plates.
7. Remove the 8 mm bolts.
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8. Remove the bearing cap bolts. To prevent warpage,
unscrew the bolts in sequence 1/3 turn at a time:
repeat the sequence until all bolts are loosened.
Remove the lower block and bearings, Keep all
bearings in order.
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