2003 HONDA CIVIC ERS

Cylinder Honing
Only a scored or scratched cylinder bore should be
noneo.
Measure the cylinder bores {see page 7-15).
lf the block is to be reused, hone the cylinders and
remeasure the bores.
Hone the cylinder bores with honing oil and a fine(400 grit) stone in a 60 degree cross-hatch pattern
(A). Use only a rigid hone with 400 grit or finer
stone such as Sunnen, Ammco, or equivalent. Do
not use stones that are worn or broken.
When honing is complete, thoroughly clean the
engine block of all metal particles. Wash the
cylinder bores with hot soapy water, then dry and
oil them immediately to prevent rusting. Never use
solvent, it will only redistribute the grit on the
cylinder walls.
lf scoring or scratches are still present in the
cylinder bores after honing to the service limit,
rebore the cylinder block. Some light vertical
scoring and scratching is acceptable if it is not deep
enough to catch your fingernail and does not run
the full length of the bore.
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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 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
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2
or
VV
3
or
VVV

Engine Lubrication
OilPump Overhaul
Exploded View
BAFFLE PLATE6x1.0mm12 N.m{1.2 kgf m,8.7 lbf.ft)
x 1.25 mm27 N.m6x1.0mm12 N.m11.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbt ft)
(2.8 kst m, 20 lbt ft)Apply engine oiltothe bolt threads.
UPPER BALANCERSHAFT HOLDER
BALANCER SHAFTBEARINGS
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DOWEL PIN
REARBALANCERSHAFT
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FRONTBALANCERSHAFT
LOWERSHAFTBALANCERHOLDERSEALING BOLT39 N.m{4.0 kgf.m,29lbf.ftl
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Engine Lubrication
Oil Pump Overhaul (cont'dl
4. Measure the inner diameter of the No. 1 bearing for
the front balancer shaft hole and the rear balancer
shaft hole.
Bearing Inner Diameier:
Front:
Standard (New): 20.000-20.020 mm(0.7874 0.7882 in.)
Service Limit; 20.03 mm (0.789 in.)
Rear:
Standard (New): 24.000-24.020 mm
10.9/t49-0.9457 in.)
Service Limit: 24.03 mm (0.946 in.)
Front:
Rear:
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5.Measure the diameters of the No. 1 journals on the
front balancer shaft and rear balancer shaft.
NO.1 Journal Diameter:
Front:
Standard lNew): 19.938 19.950 mm(0.7850 0.7854 in.)
Service Limit: 19.92 mm {0.784 in.)
Rear:
Standard lNewl: 23.938 23.950 mm
{0.9424-0.9/129 in.)
Service Limit: 23.92 mm (0.942 in.)
Front:
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Exhaust Manifold Removal and Installation
Remove the VTEC solenoid valve (see page 1 '1-128).
Remove the driveshaft heat shield (see page 16-19).
Remove the cover and exhaust manifold bracket, then remove the exhaust manifold.
8x 1.25 mm22 N.m(2.2 kgf.m, 16lbt.ftl
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GASKETReplace.
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {4.5 ksf.m, 33lbt.ftlBeplace.
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m(4.5 kgt.m, 33 lbl ftlReplace.
WASHEB8 x 1-25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgI m, 16lbf.ft)Replace.Tighten the bolts in steps,alternating side to side.10 x 1.25 mm14 N.m{4.5 kgl.rn, 33lbf.ft)
5.
Install the exhaust manifold and tighten the bolts/nuts in a crisscross pattern in two or three steps, beginning withthe inner bolt.
Installthe other parts in the reverse order of removal.
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2.
Water Pump Inspection
Remove the drive belt (see page 4-26),
Turn the water pump pulley counterclockwise.
Check that it turns freely.
Check for signs of seal leakage. A small amount of"weeping" from the bleed holes (A) is normal.
Water Pump Replacement
1. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-26).
2. Drain the engine coolant {see page 10-6).
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-11).
4. Remove the six bolts securing the water pump,
then remove the water pump (A).
6x1.0mm12 N m {1.2 kgt m,8.7 rbf.ft)
Inspect and clean the O-ring groove and mating
surface with the water passage.
Installthe water pump with new O rings in the
reverse order of removal.
7. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
8. Installthe crankshaft pulley (see page 6-12).
L Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed
air from the cooling system with the heater valve
open {see page 10-6}.
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