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20. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001,08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the oil pan
mating surface of the chain case, and to the inside
edge of the thread bolt holes. Install the component
within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket (see
step 19 on page 6-24).
NOTE: If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and
residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
21. Install the new O-ring on the chain case. Set the edge of the chain case to the edge of the oil pan,
then install the chain case on the engine block (see
step 20 on page 6-24). Wipe off the excess liquid
gasket on the oil pan and chain case mating surface.
NOTE: When installing the chain case, do not slide the bottom surface onto the oil pan mounting surface.
Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the chain case.
22. Install the side engine mount bracket (see step 21 on page 6-25).
23. Install the side engine mount bracket, then loosely tighten the new bolt and nut, and loosely tighten
the bolt. Install the ground cable (see step 22 on
page 6-25).
24. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
25. Loosen the transmission mounting bolt and nuts (see step 25 on page 6-25).
26. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
27. Loosen the lower torque rod mounting bolt (see step 27 on page 6-26).
28. M/T model: Loosen the front mount mounting bolt (see step 28 on page 6-26). 29. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
30. Tighten the side engine mount mounting bolts and
nut (see step 30 on page 6-26).
31. Tighten the transmission mounting bolt and nuts (see step 31 on page 6-27).
32. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
33. Tighten the lower torque rod mounting bolt (see step 33 on page 6-27).
34. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
35. Install the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
36. Install the upper torque rod, then tighten the new upper torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered
sequence shown (see step 36 on page 6-28).
37. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
38. M/T model: Tighten the front mount mounting bolt (see step 38 on page 6-28).
39. Install the splash shield (see step 40 on page 5-20).
40. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
41. Install the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see page 11-294).
42. Install the harness clamps, and connect the CKP sensor connector and the VTC oil control solenoid
valve connector (see step 42 on page 6-28).
43. Install the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-17).
44. Install the cylinder head cover (see page 6-37).
45. Install the drive belt (see page 4-31).
46. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP learn procedure (see page 11-4).
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21. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001,08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the oil pan
mating surface of the chain case, and to the inside
edge of the threaded bolt holes. Install the
component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid
gasket(seestep19onpage6-24).
NOTE: If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and
residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
22. Install the new O-ring on the chain case. Set the edge of the chain case to the edge of the oil pan,
then install the chain case on the engine block (see
step 20 on page 6-24). Wipe off the excess liquid
gasket on the oil pan and chain case mating surface.
NOTE: When installing the chain case, do not slide the bottom surface onto the oil pan mounting surface.
Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the chain case.
23. Install the side engine mount bracket (see step 21 on page 6-25).
24. Install the side engine mount bracket, then loosely tighten the new bolt and nut, and loosely tighten
the bolt. Install the ground cable (see step 22 on
page 6-25).
25. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
26. Loosen the transmission mounting bolt and nuts (see step 25 on page 6-25).
27. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
28. Loosen the lower torque rod mounting bolt (see step 27 on page 6-26).
29. M/T model: Loosen the front mount mounting bolt (see step 28 on page 6-26). 30. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
31. Tighten the side engine mount mounting bolts and
nut (see step 30 on page 6-26).
32. Tighten the transmission mounting bolt and nuts (see step 31 on page 6-27).
33. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
34. Tighten the lower torque rod mounting bolt (see step 33 on page 6-27).
35. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
36. Install the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
37. Install the upper torque rod, then tighten the new upper torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered
sequence shown (see step 36 on page 6-28).
38. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
39. M/T model: Tighten the front mount mounting bolt (see step 38 on page 6-28).
40. Install the splash shield (see step 40 on page 5-20).
41. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
42. Install the VTC oil control solenoid valve (see page 11-294).
43. Install the harness clamps, and connect the CKP sensor connector and the VTC oil control solenoid
valve connector (see step 42 on page 6-28).
44. Install the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-17).
45. Install the cylinder head cover (see page 6-37).
46. Install the drive belt (see page 4-31).
47. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP learn procedure (see page 11-4).
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Special Tools
. 7-2
Component Location Index . 7-3
Connecting Rod and Crankshaft End Play Inspection . 7-5
Crankshaft Main Bearing Replacement . 7-6
Connecting Rod Bearing Replacement . 7-8
Oil Pan Removal . 7-11
Crankshaft and Piston Removal . 7-13
Crankshaft Inspection . 7-15
Block and Piston Inspection . 7-16
Cylinder Bore Honing . 7-18
Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement . 7-18
Piston Ring Replacement . 7-21
Piston Installation . 7-23
Connecting Rod Bolt Inspection . 7-25
Crankshaft Installation . 7-25
Oil Pan Installation . 7-29
Transmission End Crankshaft Oil Seal Installation - In Car . 7-32
Sealing Bolt Installation . 7-33
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Component Location Index
MAIN BEARINGSDOWEL PINS LOWER BLOCK
BAFFLE PLATE
CRANKSHAFT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL,
TRANSMISSION END
BAFFLE PLATE
DRIVE PLATE (A/T model)
THRUST WASHERS FLYWHEEL (M/T model)
(cont’d)
Oil Clearance Inspection,
page 7-6
Selection, page 7-7
End Play Inspection, page 7-5
Removal, page 7-13
Inspection, page 7-15
Installation, page 7-25
Installation, step 24 on page 7-27
Installation - in Car, page 7-32
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Oil Pan Removal
1. If the engine is already out of the vehicle, go to step 18.
2. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
3. Drain the engine oil (see page 8-10).
4. Remove the front wheels.
5. Remove the splash shield (see step 25 on page 5-5).
6. Separate the stabilizer links (see page 18-25).
7. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms (see step 6 on page 18-21).
8. Remove the steering gearbox bracket. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt, the stiffener
mounting bolt, and the stiffener (see step 36 on
page 5-6).
9. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt, the stiffener mounting bolt, and the stiffener. Remove
the harness clamp from the front subframe (see
step 38 on page 5-6).
10. A/T model: Remove the bolt securing the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) filter.
11. Install the front leg assembly, the hook, and the wing nut to an A and Reds engine support hanger
(AAR-T1256) onto the 2006 Civic engine hanger
(VSB02C000025). Carefully position the engine
hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the
slotted hole in the support eyelet. Tighten the wing
nut by hand to lift and support the engine/
transmission (see step 47 on page 5-8). 12. Remove the lower torque rod (see step 49 on page
5-8).
13. M/T model: Remove the front mount mounting bolt (see step 50 on page 5-9).
14. Make the appropriate reference line at both sides of the front subframe that line up with the edges on
the body (see step 51 on page 5-9).
15. Loosen the mid-stiffener mounting bolts on both sides(seestep52onpage5-9).
16. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the front subframe, and hang the belt of the front
subframe adapter over the front of the subframe.
Secure the belt with its stop, then tighten the wing
nut (see step 53 on page 5-9).
17. Remove the front subframe (see step 55 on page 5-10).
18. Remove the lower torque rod bracket.
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Oil Pan Removal (cont’d)
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A
19. A/T model: Remove the shift cable cover.
20. K20Z2 engine: Remove the torque converter cover/clutch cover. 21. K20Z3 engine: Remove the clutch cover (A) and the
transmission mounting bolts (B).
22. Remove the bolts securing the oil pan.
23. Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the lower block in the places shown.
24. Remove the oil pan.
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Crankshaft and Piston Removal
1. Remove the engine/transmission (see page 5-3).
2. Remove the transmission: Manual transmission (see page 13-7)
Automatic transmission (see page 14-233)
3. M/T model: Remove the pressure plate (see page 12-19), the clutch disc (see page 12-20), and the
flywheel (see page 12-21).
4. A/T model: Remove the drive plate (see page 14-242).
5. Remove the oil pan (see page 7-11).
6. Remove the oil pump (see page 8-16).
7. Remove the cylinder head (see page 6-38).
8. Remove the baffle plates. 9. Remove the 8 mm bolts in sequence.
10. Remove the bearing cap bolts. To prevent warpage, loosen the bolts in sequence 1/3 turn at a time;
repeat the sequence until all bolts are loosened.
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µ
µ
Oil Seal Installed Height: 0.2 1.2 mm
(0.001 0.047 in.)
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Crankshaft Installation (cont’d)
0.2 1.2 mm
(0.001 0.047 in.)
BA
6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)
25. Measure the distance between the engine block (A) and the crankshaft oil seal (B).
26. Install the baffle plates. 27. Install the oil pump (see page 8-21).
28. Install the oil pan (see page 7-29).
29. Install the cylinder head (see page 6-62).
30. M/T model: Install the flywheel (see page 12-21),
the clutch disc (see page 12-23), and the pressure
plate (see page 12-23).
31. A/T model: Install the drive plate (see page 14-242).
32. Install the transmission: Manual transmission (see page 13-14)
Automatic transmission (see page 14-242)
33. Install the engine assembly (see page 5-13). NOTE: Whenever any crankshaft or connecting rod
bearing is replaced, it is necessary after
reassembly to run the engine at idle speed until it
reaches normal operating temperature, then
continue to running it for about 15 minutes.
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