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5-6Engine Assembly
Engine Removal (cont’d)
C
B
D
A B
C
A
D
D A
B
C
27. Drain the engine oil (see page 8-10).
28. Drain the transmission fluid: Manual transmission (see step 3 on page 13-5)
 Automatic transmission (see step 3 on page14-232)
29. Disconnect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector (A).
30. Remove the grommet (B), then disconnect the secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary
HO2S) connector (C).
31. Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC) (D).
32. A/T model: Remove the shift cable. Do not bend the cables excessively (see step 39 on page 14-239).
33. Separate the stabilizer links (see page 18-25).
34. Separate the knuckles from the lower arms (see step 6 on page 18-21).
35. Remove the driveshafts (see page 16-4). Coat all precision-finished surfaces with new engine oil. Tie
plastic bags over the driveshaft ends. 36. Remove the steering gearbox bracket (A).
37. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (B),
the stiffener mounting bolt (C), and the stiffener (D).
38. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolt (A), the stiffener mounting bolt (B), and the stiffener (C).
39. Remove the harness clamp (D) from the subframe.
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5-7
A
B VSB02C000015
40. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector(A), then remove the A/C compressor (B) without
disconnecting the A/C hoses.
41. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
42. Remove the radiator (see page 10-19).
43. A/T model: Disconnect the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses from the transmission,
then plug the lines and hoses. 44. Disconnect the heater hoses.
45. Install the bulkhead (see step 13 on page 10-21).
46. Attach the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000015)
to the threaded hole in the cylinder head.
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5-21
A AB
B 6x1.0mm
10 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
A B
41. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
42. Connect the heater hoses.
43. A/T model: Connect the automatic transmissionfluid (ATF) cooler hoses (A) to the transmission,
and secure the hoses with the clips (B) (see page
14-253).
44. Remove the bulkhead, then install the radiator (see page 10-19).
45. Install the idler pulley base (see step 2 on page 4-34).
46. Install the drive belt (see page 4-31). 47. M/T model: Install the air cleaner bracket.
48. M/T model: Install the shift cables (see step 37 on
page 13-20).
49. M/T model: Install the clutch slave cylinder and the clutch line bracket mounting bolt (see step 40 on
page 13-21).
50. Connect the fuel feed hose (A) (see page 11-331), then install the quick-connect fitting cover (B).
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A/T model
5-245-24
Engine Assembly
Engine Installation (cont’d)
Side Engine Mount Replacement
67. Refill the transmission with fluid:
 Manual transmission (see step 3 on page 13-5)
 Automatic transmission (see step 3 on page14-232)
68. A/T model: Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows
the transmission range switch.
69. M/T model: Check that the transmission shifts into gear smoothly.
70. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater
valve open (see step 6 on page 10-8).
71. Do the ECM/PCM reset procedure (see page 11-4).
72. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see page 11-4).
73. Inspect the idle speed (see page 11-309).
74. Inspect the ignition timing (see page 4-20).
75. Check the wheel alignment (see page 18-5). 1. Support the engine with a jack and wood block
under the oil pan.
2. Remove the upper torque rod.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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A/T model
5-245-24
Engine Assembly
Engine Installation (cont’d)
Side Engine Mount Replacement
67. Refill the transmission with fluid:
 Manual transmission (see step 3 on page 13-5)
 Automatic transmission (see step 3 on page14-232)
68. A/T model: Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the A/T gear position indicator follows
the transmission range switch.
69. M/T model: Check that the transmission shifts into gear smoothly.
70. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater
valve open (see step 6 on page 10-8).
71. Do the ECM/PCM reset procedure (see page 11-4).
72. Do the crankshaft position (CKP) pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see page 11-4).
73. Inspect the idle speed (see page 11-309).
74. Inspect the ignition timing (see page 4-20).
75. Check the wheel alignment (see page 18-5). 1. Support the engine with a jack and wood block
under the oil pan.
2. Remove the upper torque rod.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
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7-11
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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7-13
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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Oil Seal Installed Height: 0.2 1.2 mm
(0.001 0.047 in.)
7-28Engine Block
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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