2003 HONDA CIVIC ect

Engine Block
Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement (cont'd)
Reassembly
1. Install a piston pin snap ring (A).
Coat the piston pin bore in the piston, the bore in
the connecting rod, and the piston pin with engine
oil.
Heat the piston to about 158"F (70'C).3.
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4. Install the piston pin (A). Assemble the piston (B)
and connecting rod (C) with the arrow (D) and the
embossed mark (E) on the same side. -
Install the remaining snap ring (F).
Turn the snap rings in the ring grooves untilthe
end gaps are positioned at the bottom of the piston.
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Piston Ring Replacement
1. Remove the piston {rom the cylinder block (see
page 7 -121.
2. Using a ring expander (A), remove the old piston
rings (B).
3. Clean all ring grooves thoroughly with a squared-
off broken ring or ring groove cleaner with a blade
to fit the pislon grooves. The top and 2nd ringgrooves are 1.2 mm (0.05 in,)wide. The oil ringgroove is 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) wide. File down a blade
lf necessary. Do not use a wire brush to clean the
ring grooves, or cut the ring grooves deeper with
the cleaning tools.
NOTE: lf the piston is to be separated from the
connecting rod, do not install new rings yet.
4. Using a piston, push a new ring (A) into the
cylinder bore 15-20 mm {0.6-0.8 in.) from the
bottom.
15 20 mm (0.6 0.8 in.)
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Measure the piston ring end-gap (B) with a feelerga uge:
. lf the gap istoo small, checkto see if you have
the proper rings for your engine.. lf the gap istoo large, recheckthecylinder bore
diameter against the wear limits (see slep 4 onpage 7-15).. lf the bore is overthe service limit, the cylinder
block must be rebored.
Piston Ring End-Gap
Top Fing
Standard (Newl: 0.20 0.35 mm(0.008 0.014 in.l
Service Limit: 0.60 mm (0.024 in..
Second Ring
Standard (New): 0.40-0.55 mm
{0.016 0.022 in.)
Service Limit: 0.70 mm (0.028 in.)
Oil Ring
REKEN manufactured ring
Standard (Newl: 0.25 0.65 mm(0.010 0.026 in.l
Service Limit: 0.75 mm (0.030 in.)
FEDERAL MOGUL manufactured rino
Standard lNew): 0.20 0.70 mm
{0.008 0.028 in.}
Service Limit: 0.80 mm (0.031 in.)
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Piston Installation
lf the crankshaft is already installed
1. Setthe crankshaftto bottom dead center (BDC) for
each cylinder.
2. Remove the connecting rod caps, then install the
ring compressor, and check that the bearing is
securely in place,
3. Position the arrow {A) facing the cam chain side of
rne engtne.
Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in
using the wooden handle of a hammer (A).
N4aintain downward force on the ring compressor(B) to prevent the rings from expanding before
entering the cylinder bore.
Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and
check the connecting rod-to-crank journal
alignment before pushing the piston into place.
Check the connecting rod bearing clearance withplastigage (see page 7-8).
lnspect the connecting rod bolts (see page 7 241.
Apply engine oil to the bolt threads, then install the
rod caps with bearings. Torque the bolts to 20 N.m
{2.0 kgf m, 14 lbf ft) + 90'.
6.
7.
2.
1.
lf the crankshaft is not installed
Remove the connecting rod caps. then install the
ring compressor, and check that the bearing is
securely in place.
Position the arrow (A)facing the cam chain side of
Ine engrne.
Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in
using the wooden handle of a hammer (A),
Maintain downward force on the ring compressor(B) to prevent the rings from expanding before
entering the cylinder bore.
4. Position all pistons attop dead center.
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Engine Block
Connecting Rod Bolt Inspection
Measure the diameter of each connectinq rod bolt
at Doint A and ooint B.
35 mm
Calculate the difference in diameter between point
A and point B.
Point A-Point B = Difference in Diameter
Diflerence in Diameter:
Specification: 0 0.1 mm (0 0.004 in.)
lf the difference in diameter is out of tolerance,
replace the connecting rod bolt.
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Crankshaft Installation
Special Tools Bequired. Driver 07749-0010000. Attachment, 24 x 26 mm 07746-0010700. Oil seal driver attachment 96 o7ZAD-PNAAl00
1. Install the crankshaft end bushing with the special
tools when replacing the crankshaft. Drive in the
crankshaft end bushing until the special tools
bottom aqainst the crankshaft.
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07746-00'l
Check the connecting rod bearing clearance with
plastigage {see page 7-8).
Check the main bearing clearance with plastigage
(see page 7-6).
lnspectthe connecting rod bolts (see pageT-241.
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5. Installthe bearing halves in the cylinder block and
conneclrng rods.
6. Apply a coat of engine oilto the main bearings and
rod bearings.
7. Hold the crankshaft so rod journal No.2and rodjournal No. 3 are straight up, and lower the
crankshaft into the block.
8. lnstallthe thrust washers (A) in the No. 4 journal of
the cylinder block.
Apply engine oil to the threads ot the connecting
rod bolts,
Seat the rod journals into connecting rod No. 1 and
connecting rod No. 4. Line up the mark (B) on the
connecting rod and cap, then installthe caps and
bolts finger-tight.
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise, and seat thejournals into connecting rod No.2 and connecting
rod No. 3. Line up the mark on the connecting rod
and cap, then install the caps and bolts finger-tight.
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12. Tighten the connecting rod bolts to 20 N.m(2.0 kgf.m, 14 lbf.ft).
13. Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional 90".
14. Remove old liquid gasket from the lower block
mating surfaces, bolts and bolt holes.
15. Clean and dry the lower block mating surfaces.
16. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08718-0009, evenly to the
cylinder block mating surface of the lower block
and to the innerthreads ofthe bolt holes.
NOTE: Do not install the parts if 5 minutes or more
have elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead,
reapply liquid gasket after removing old residue.
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Apply liquid gasketalong the broken line.
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Engine Block
Oil Pan Installation (cont'dl
6. lf the engine is still in the vehicle, install the
subframe,
-1 Installthe subframe. Align the reference lines
on the subframe with the bolt head center, then
tighten the bolts (see step 5 on page 5-10).-2 Tighten the front mounting bolt (see step 6 onpage 5-10).-3 Tighten the rear mount mounting bolts (see
step 7 on page 5-11).-4 Connect the suspension lower arm ball joints
(see step 6 on page 18-19).
7. After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before
filling the engine with oil.
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Transmission End Grankshaft Seal
Installation - In Car
Special Tools Required. Driver 07749-0010000. Oil seal driver attach ment 96 07ZAD-PNAA100
'1. Dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.
2. Use the special tools to drive a new oil seal
squarely into the block to the specified installed
height.
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and oil seal (B).
Oil Seal Installed Height:
5.5 6.5 mm 10.22-0.26 in.l
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Measure the distance between the crankshaft (A)
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Engine Lubrication
Oil Pressure Switch Test
1. Remove the YEURED wire (A)from the engine oilpressure switch (B).
Check for continuity between the positive terminal(C) and the engine (ground). There should be
continuity with the engine stopped. There should
be no continuity with the engine running.
lf the switch fails to operate, check the engine oil
level. lf the engine oil level is OK. check the engine
oil pressure. lf the oil pressure is OK, replace lhe oil
Dressure switch.
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Oil Pressure Test
lf the oil pressure indicator stays on with the engine
running. check the engine oil level. lf the oil level is
correct:
Connect a tachometer.
Remove the engine oil pressure switch, and install
an oil pressure gauge {A).
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Sta rt the engine. Shut it off immediately if thegauge registers no oil pressure. Repair lhe problem
before continuing.
Allow the engine to reach operating temperature(fan comes on at least twice), The pressure should
be:
Engine Oil Temperature: 176'F (80'Cl
Engine Oil Pressure:
At ldle:70 kPa (0.7 kgf/cm', 10 psi)
mtntmum
At 3,000 rpm: 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm',44 psi)
minimum
lf the oil pressure is NOT within specifications,
inspect these items:. Check the oil screenforclogging.. Check the oil pump (see page 8-8).. Check crankshaft and connecting rod bearing
clearances.
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Engine Lubrication
Engine Oil Filter Replacement
Special Tool Fequired
Oil filter wrench 07HAA-PJ70100
Engine Oil Filter (3/4-turn type)
1. Remove the oil filterwiththesDecial tool.
2. Inspect the threads {A) and rubber seal (B) on the
new filter. Wipe off the seat on the engine block,
then apply a light coat of oil to the filter rubber seal.
Use only filters with a built-in bypass system.
Installthe oilfilter by hand.
After the rubber seal seats, tighten the oil filter
clockwise with the special tool.
Tighten: 3/4 turn clockwise.
Tightening torque: 12 N.m (r.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbf.ft)
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5. lf 4 numbers or marks (1 to 4 or V to VVVV) are
printed around the outside of the filter, use the
following procedure to tighten the filter.
. Spin the filter on until its seal lightly seats against
the block, and note which number or mark is at
the bottom.. Tighten the filter by turning it clockwise 3
numbers or marks from the one you noted. For
example, if number 2 is at the bottom when the
seal is seated, tighten the filter until the number 1
comes around the bottom.
Number when rubberseal is seated.Number after tightening.
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6. After installation, fill the enginewith oil uptothe
specified level, run the engine for more than 3
minutes, then check for oil leakage.
Number or
Mark when
rubber seal is
1
or
V
2
or
VV
3
or
VVV
4
or
VVVV
Number or
Mark after
tightening
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or or
vvvv. v
2
or
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3
or
VVV