2003 HONDA CIVIC valve

Cylinder Head
WEC Rocker Arms Test (cont'dl
'10. Loosen the valve on the regulator, and apply thespecified air pressure.
Specified air pressure:
290 kPa 13.0 kgt/cm', 42 psi)
NOTE: lf the synchronizing piston does not moveafter applying air pressure; move the primary orsecondary rocker arm up and down manually byrotating the crankshaft clockwise.
11. With the specified air pressure applied, move theintake primary rocker arm (A)forthe No, 1 cylinder.The primary rocker arm and secondary rocker arm(B) should move together.
lf the intake secondary rocker arm does not move,
remove the primary and secondary rocker arms asan assembly, and check that the pistons in theprimary and secondary rocker arms move
smoothly. lf any rocker arm needs replacing,
replace the primary and secondary rocker arms asan assembly, and test.
Remove the special tools.
Tighten the camshaft holder mounting bolts lo22N m 12.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft).
Tighten the sealing boltto 20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m,
14 tbf.ft).
Installthe cylinder head cover (see page 6-41).
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VTG Actuator Inspection
'11. Remove the cylinder head cover (see page 6-22lr.
2. Remove the auto-tensioner (see page 6-19).
3. Loosen the rocker arm adjusting screws lsee step 2on page 6-26).
4. Remove the camshaft holder (see step 3 on page 6-
26t.
5. Remove the intake camshaft.
6, Check that the variable valve timing control (VTC)
actuator is locked by turning the VTC actuator
clockwise and counterclockwise. lf the VTC actuatoris not locked, replace the VTC actuator.
7. Seal the advance holes (A)and retard holes (B) in
the No. 1 camshaft journal with tape.
Punch a hole through the tape over one of theadvance holes.

9. Apply air to the advance hole to release the lock.
Check that the VTC actuator moves smoothly. lf the
VTC actuator does not move smoothly, replace the
VTC acluator.
10.
Valve Glearance Adiustment
NOTE: Adjust the valves only when the cylinder head
temperature is less than 100'F (38'C).
1. Remove the cylinder head cover (see page 6-22).
2. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The
punch mark (A) on the variable valve timing control
(VTC) actuator and the punch mark (B) on the
exhaust camshaft sprocket should be at the top.
Align the TDC marks (C) on the VTC actuator and
exhaust camshaft sprocket.
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Gylinder Head
IValve Clearance Adjustment (cont'd)
3. Select the correct thickness feeler gauge for the
valves you're going to check.
Intake: 0.21 0.25 mm (0.008-0.010 in.)
Exhaust; 0.28 0.32 mm (0.011 0.013 in.)
Adiusting screw locations:
No. 1
EXHAUST
No. 2 No.3 No. 4
No. 1No.4
4.Insert the feeler gauge {A) between the adjusting
screw (B) and the end ofthe valve stem, and slide it
back and forth; you should feel a slight amount of
d rag.
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5. lf you feel toomuchortoolittledrag, loosenthe
locknut (A), and turn the adjusting screw {B) until
the drag on the feeler gauge is correct. .
Tighten the locknut, and recheck the clearance.
Repeat the adjustment if necessary
Rotate the crankshaft 180" clockwise (camshaft
pulley turns 90').
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8. Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance
on No. 3 cylinder.

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9. Rotate the crankshaft 180" clockwise (camshaft
pullev turns 90').
Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance
on No.4 cylinder.
Rotate the crankshaft 180" clockwise (camshaft
pulley turns 90").
Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance
on No. 2 cylinder.
Install the cylinder head cover (see page 6-41).
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12.
Crankshaft Pulley Removal and
Installation
Special Tools Required. Holder handle 07JAB-001020A. Holder attachment, 50 mm 07NAB-001040A. Socket, 19 mm 07JAA-001020,4 or a commercially
available 19 mm socket
Removal
1. Remove front tires/wheels.
2. Remove the splash shield (see step 23 on page 5-5).
3. Hold the pulley with holder handle (A) andholder
attachment (B).
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Remove the bolt with a 19 mm socket (C) and
breaker bar.
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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).
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11. Remove the side engine mount bracket.
12. Remove the chain case.
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18. Remove the cam chain guide A (A) and tensioner
arm (B).
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19. Remove the cam chain.
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Cam Chain Installation
NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.
1. Set the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC). Align
the TDC mark {A) on the crankshaft sprocket with
the pointer (B) on the cylinder block.
Setthe camshafts to TDC. The punch mark (A) on
the variable valve timing control {VTC) actuator and
the punch mark (B) on the exhaust camshaft
sprocket should be at the top. Align the TDC marks
(C) on the VTC actuator and exhaust camshaft
sprocKet.
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20.
lnstall the variable valve timing control (VTC) oil
control solenoid valve (see step 1 on page 11'127).
Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
connector {A) and VTC oil control solenoid valve
connector (B).
21. Install the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-12).
22. Installthe cylinder head cover (see page 6-41).
23. Installthe drive belt.
24. Installthe splash shield.
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Auto-Tensioner RemovaU
lnstallation
Removal:
1. Remove the chain case cover.
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress
the auto-tensroner.
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Cylinder Head
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Cylinder Head Removal (cont'd)
Remove the rocker arm assembly (see page 6-26).
Remove the cylinder head bolts. To prevent
warpage, unscrew the bolts in sequence 1/3 turn at
a time; repeat the sequence until all bolts are
loosened.
CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS LOOSENING SEQUENGE:
14. Remove the cylinder head.
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VTC Actuator, Exhaust Camshaft\
Sprocket Replacement
Removal:
1. Remove the cam chain (see page 6-12).
2. Hold the camshaft with an open-end wrench, then
loosen the variable valve timing control (VTC)
actuator mounting bolt and exhaust camshaft
sprocket mounting bolt.
Remove the VTC actuator and exhaust camshaft
sprocket.
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