2003 HONDA CIVIC engine assembly

Engine Assembly
Engine Installation {cont'dl
Install the select cable (A) and shift cable (B) using
the plastic washers (C), washers (D), and new cotter
pins (E).
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbl.ftl
Install the clutch slave cylinder (A) and clutch line
bracket mounting bolt (B).
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m{1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt.ft)
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8 x '1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgl.m,
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37. Installthe battery cables (A) on the under-hood
fuse/relay box, then install the harness clamp (B).
Installthe ground cable (C).
Installthe intake air duct.
6x1.0mm12Nm{1.2kgf.m,8.7 tbf.ft)
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Engine Mechanical
Cylinder Head
Special Tools
Comoonent Location Index
Engine Compression Inspection
VTEC Rocker Arm Test ........... ............ 6-7
VTC Actuator Inspection .................... 6-8
Valve Clearance Adjustment ............. 6-9
Crankshaft Pulley Removal and Installation .............. 6-11
Cam Chain Removal ........................... 6-12
Cam Chain Installation ....................... 6-15
Auto-Tensioner Removal/1nsta11ation ......................... 6-19
Chain Case Oil Seal Installation ........ 6-21
Cyf inder Head Cover Removal .......... 6-22
Cylinder Head Removal ..................... 6-23
WC Actuator. Exhaust Camshaft Sorocket
Repf acement .........6-24
Cylinder Head Inspection for Warpage ...................... 6-25
Rocker Arm Assembly Removal ................................. 6-26
Rocker Arms and Shafts
Disassembly/Reassembly .............. 6-27
Rocker Arms and Shafts Inspection ............................ 6-28
Camshaft Inspection .......................... 6-29
Valves, Springs, and Valve Seals Removal ................ 6-31
Valve Insoection ...................... ........... 6-32
Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance Insoection ............... 6-32
Valve Guide Reolacement ................. 6-33
Valve Seat Reconditioning ................ 6-35
Valves, Springs, and Valve Seals Installation ............ 6-37
Rocker Arm Assemblv Installation .... 6-38
Cvlinder Head Installation ........................................... 6-39
Cylinder Head Cover Installation ...... 6-41
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Cylinder Head
8.
Cylinder Head lnstallation (cont'd)
7.Apply engine oil to the bolt threads and under thebolt heads of all the cylinder head bolts.
Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence to 39N.m {4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft). Use a beam-type torquewrench. When using a preset-type torque wrench,be sure to tighten slowly and do not overtighten. lf
a bolt makes any noise while you are torquing it,
loosen the bolt and retighten it from the first step.
9.After torquing, tighten all cylinder head bolts in twosteps (90" per step). lf you are using a new cylinderhead bolt, tighten the bolt an extra 90..
FIRST STEP
SECOND STEP
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10. Installthe rocker arm assembly {see page 6-38).
1't .Install the water bypass hose (A).
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B6x1.0mm'r2 N.m(1.2 kgl.m,8.7 lbf.ftl
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c6xl.0mm'12 N,m (1.2 kgt.m,8.7 lbf.ft)
Tighten the connecting pipe mounting bolt (B) andbrake booster vacuum line mounting bolts (C), theninstallthe harness holder (D) on the bracket.
Installthe upper radiator hose {A) and heater hose(B).

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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10.Remove the rod caps/bearings. Keep all caps/
bearings in order.
Liftthe crankshaft out ofthe engine, being careful
not to damage the journals.
Remove the upper bearing halves from the
connecting rods. and set them aside with their
respective caps.
lf you can feel a ridge of metal or hard carbon
around the top of each cylinder, remove it with a
ridge reamer {A). Followthe reamer manufacturer's
instructions. lf the ridge is not removed, it may
damage the pistons as they are pushed out.
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14. Use the wooden handle of a hammer (A) to drive
out the pistons (B).
Reinstall the lower block and bearings on the
engine in the proper order,
Reinstallthe connecting rod bearings and caps
after removing each piston/connecting rod
assembly.
To avoid mixup on reassembly. mark each piston/
connecting rod assembly with its cylinder number.
NOTE: The existing number on the connecting rod
does not indicate its position in the engine, it
indicates the rod bore size.
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17.
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Engine Block
Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement
Disassembly
1. Remove the piston from the cylinder block (see
page 7 -12).
2. Apply engine oilto the piston pin snap rings (A),
and turn them in the ring grooves until the end
gaps are lined up with the cutouts in the piston pin
bores (B).
NOTE; Take care not to damage the ring grooves.
Remove both snap rings (A). Start at the cutout in
the piston pin bore. Remove the snap rings
carefully so they do not go flying or get lost. Wear
eve protection.
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4.Heat the piston and connecting rod assembly to
about 158'F (70"C), then remove the piston pin.
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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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23. Install the baffle plates.
6x1.0mm12 N.m(1.2 ksf m, 8.7 lbf ft)
24. Installthe oil pump (see page 8-14).
25. Installthe oil pan (see page 7-27).
26. Installthe cylinder head (see page 6-39).
27. Installthe transmission (see page 13-8).
28. Installthe engine assembly (see page 5-9).
1.
OilPan lnstallation
Remove old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating
surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.
Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.
Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08718-0009, evenly to the
cylinder block mating surface of the oil pan and to
the inner threads of the 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.
Installthe oil pan.
Tighten the bolts in two or three steps. In the final
step, tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N.m (1.2
kgf m, 8.7 lbf.ft).
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Apply liquid gasketalong the broken line.
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