2003 HONDA CIVIC ERS

Engine Block
Component Location Index (cont'd)
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PISTONRemoval, page 7-'12Measurement, page 7-15
PISTON PINRemoval, page 7-18Inspection, page 7-19Installation, page 7,20
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CONNECTING RODEnd play, page 7-5Small end measurement, page 7-19
CONNECTING ROD
ENGINE BLOCKCylinder bore inspection, page 7-'15Warpage inspection, page 7-15Cylinder bore honing, page 1-11Ridge removai, step 13 on page 7-13
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Connecting Rod and Crankshaft End Play Inspection
1.Remove the oil pump (see page 8-9).
Remove the baffle plates (see step 6 on page 1 -12).
3. Measure the connecting rod end play with a feeler
gauge between the connecting rod and crankshaft.
Connecting Rod End Play
Standard {New): 0.15 0.30 mm(0.006-0.012 in.l
Service Limit 0.40 mm (0.016 in.l
4.lf the connecting rod end play is out-of-tolerance,
install a new connecting rod, and recheck. lf it is
still out-of-tolerance, replace the crankshaft (see
page 7 -12],.
5. lnstall a dial indicator as shown. Push the
crankshaft firmly away from the dial indicator, and
zero the dial against the end of the crankshaft. Then
pull the crankshaft firmly back toward the indicator;
the dial reading should not exceed the service limit.
Crankshaft End Plav
Standard lNew): 0.10-0.35 mm
{0.004-0.014 in.l
Service Limit: 0.45 mm {0.018 in.)
lf the end play is out-of-tolerance, replace the thrust
washers and recheck. lf it is still out-of-tolerance,
replace the crankshaft.
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Main Bearing Selection
Crankshaft Bore Code Location
1. Numbers or letters or bars have been stamped on
the end of the block as a code for the size of each of
the five main journal bores. Write down the crank
bore codes. lf you can't read the codes because of
accumulated dirt and dust, do not scrub them with
a wire brush or scraper. Clean them only with
solvent or detergent.
No. 1 JOURNALIPULLEY END}No. 5 JOURNAL{FLYWHEEL END)
Main Journal Code Location
2. The main journal codes a{e stamped on the
cra n kshaft.
No. 1 JOURNALNo. 5 JOURNAL
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lf the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow,
remove the upper half of the bearing, install a new,
complete bearing with the same color code(s), and
recheck the clearance. Do not file. shim, or scrape
the bearings or the caps to adjust clearance.
lf the plastigage shows the clearance is still
incorrect, try the next larger or smaller bearing (the
color listed above or below that one), and check
clearance agaln. lf the proper clearance cannot be
obtained by using the appropriate larger or smaller
bearing, replace the crankshaft and stan over.
Rod Bearing Selection
1. Inspect each connecting rod for cracks and heat
damage.
Connecting Rod Big End Eore Code Locations
2. Each rod has a tolerance range from 0 0.024 mm
(0.0009 in.), in 0.006 mm (0.0002 in.) increments,
depending on the size of its big end bore. lt's then
stamped with a number or bar (1, 2,3 or 4/1, ll,lll, ol
llll) indicating the range. You may find any
combination of numbers and bars in any engine.(Half the number or bar is stamped on the bearing
cap, the other half on the rod.)
lf you can't read the code because of an
accumulation of oil and varnish. do not scrub it
with a wire brush or scraper. Clean it only with
solvent or detergent.
Normal Bore Size: 48.0 mm 11.89 in.l
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Engine Block
Connecting Rod Bearing Replacement (cont'dl
Connecting Rod Journal Code Location
3. The connecting rod journalcodes are stamped on
the crankshaft.
Connecting Rod Journal Code Location (Letters or
Bars)
No.l JOURNAL No. 4 JOURNAL
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4. Use the big end bore codes and rod journalcodes
to select appropriate replacement bearings from
the following table.
NOTE:. Color code is on the edge of the bearing.. When using bearing halves of different colors, it
does not matter which color is used in the top or
bottom.
Big end ----------> Larger big end boreborecodolorl2oJll3 ol lll4 orllll
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PinkPink/YellowYollow/GrecnGreen
YellowYellow/GreenGreen/BrownBrown
GreenGreen/BrownErown/BlackBlack
BrownBrown/BlackBlack/BlueBlue
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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 lnspection
Out-ol-Round and Taper
1. Remove the crankshaft from the cylinder block (see
page 7-121.
2. Clean the crankshaft oil passages with pipe
cleaners or a suitable brush.
3. Clean the keyway and threads.
4. Measure out-of round at the middle of each rod and
main journal in two places. The difference between
measurements on each journal must not be more
than the service Iimit.
Journal Out-ot-Round
Standard (New): 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) max.
Service Limit; 0.010 mm (0.0004 in.)
5. Measure taper at the edges of each rod and mainjournal. The difference between measurements on
each journal must not be more than the service
limit.
JournalTaper
Standard lNewl: 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) max.
Service Limit: 0.010 mm {0.0004 in.)
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Straightness
6. Place the cylinder block on the surface plate.
7. Clean and installthe bearigns on the No.1 and No.5journal of the cylinder block.
8. Lower the crankshaft into the block.
9. Measure runout on all main journals. Rotate the
crankshaft two complete revolutlons. The
difference between measurements on each journal
must not be more than the service limit.
Crankshaft Total Runout
Standard (New): 0.03 mm 10.0012 in.l max.
Service Limit: 0.04 mm (0.0016 in.l
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Block and Piston Inspection
Remove the crankshaft and pistons (se e pageT -121.
Check the piston for distortion or cracks,
Measure the piston diameter at a point I1 mm {0.4in.) from the bottom of the skirt. There are two
standard-size pistons (No Letter or A, and B). The
letter is stamped on the top of the piston. Letters
are also stamped on the block as cylinder bore
stzes.
Piston Diameter:
Standard (Newl:
No Letter {or A): 85.980 85.990 mm(3.3850 3.3854 in.)
B: 85.970-85.980 mm(3.3846-3.3850 in.)
Service Limit:
No Lefter lor A): 85.930 mm (3.3831 in.)
B: 85.920 mm 13.3827 in.)
Oversize Piston Diameter:
0.25: 86.230-85.240 mm (3.3949 -3.3953 in.l
4. Measure wear and taper in direction X and Y at
three levels in each cylinder as shown. lf
measurements in any cylinder are beyond the
oversize bore service limit. replace the block. lf the
block is to be rebored, refer to step 7 after reboring.
Cylinder Bore Size
Standard (New):
A or l: 86.010 86.020 mm
13.3862 3.3866 in.)
B or ll: 86.000 86.010 mm(3.3858 3.3862 in.)
Service Limit: 86.070 mm (3.3886 in.)
Oversize:
O.25t 96.250 86.260 mm (3.3957 3.3961 in.)
Reboring limit: 0.25 mm (0.01 in.l max.
Bore Taper:
Limit: (Difference between first and third
measurement) 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
FirstMeasurement
SecondMeasutement
ThirdMeasurement
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6 mm {0.2 in.}
6 mm {0.2 in.}