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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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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 Pan Installation
6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)
1. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes.
2. Clean, and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.
3. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the lower
engine block mating surface, and to the inside edge
of the threaded bolt holes. Install the component
within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
NOTE: If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be install 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.
4. Install the oil pan. 5. Tighten the bolts/nuts in three steps. In the final
step, tighten all bolts/nuts, in sequence, to 12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft). Wipe off the excess liquid
gasket on the each side of crankshaft pulley and the
flywheel/drive plate.
NOTE: Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the oil pan.
6. K20Z2 engine: Install the torque converter cover/ clutch cover.
(cont’d)
Apply liquid gasket
along the broken line.
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7-31
6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)
19. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
20. Install the lower torque rod, then tighten the newlower torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered
sequence shown (see step 21 on page 5-18).
21. M/T model: Loosely tighten the new front mount mounting bolt (see step 22 on page 5-19).
22. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
23. Remove the engine support hanger and engine hanger adapter.
24. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt (see step 25 on page 5-19).
25. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
26. M/T model: Tighten the front mount mounting bolt (see step 27 on page 5-19).
27. A/T model: Install the bolt securing the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) filter. 28. Install the stiffener, then tighten the steering
gearbox mounting bolt and the stiffener mounting
bolt. Install the harness clamp to the front subframe
(see step 29 on page 5-20).
29. Install the steering gearbox bracket. Install the stiffener, then tighten the steering gearbox
mounting bolt and the stiffener mounting bolt (see
step 32 on page 5-20).
30. Connect the lower arms to the knuckles (see step 9 on page 18-16).
31. Connect the stab ilizer links (see page 18-25).
32. Install the splash shield (see step 40 on page 5-20).
33. Install the front wheels.
34. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 4 on page 8-10).
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Standard (New): 1.65 2.25 mm (0.065 0.089 in.)
Service Limit: 0.7 mm (0.03 in.) Flywheel Inspection
Standard (New): 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) max.
Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Flywheel Replacement
12-21
A B B
A
A
07LAB-PV00100
11. Measure the depth of the rivets from the clutch disc lining surface (A) to the rivets (B) on both sides. If
the measurement is less than the service limit,
replace the clutch disc.
12. Remove the ring gear holder. 13. Inspect the ring gear teeth for wear and damage.
14. Inspect the clutch disc mating surface on the
flywheel for wear, cracks, and burning.
15. Measure the flywheel (A) runout using a dial indicator (B). Through at least two full turns with
pushing against the flywheel each time you turn it
to take up the crankshaft thrust washer clearance. If
the measurement is not within the standard,
replace the flywheel, and recheck the runout; go to
step 16.
16. Install the ring gear holder (A).
17. Loosen the flywheel mounting bolts in a cri sscross
pattern in several steps. Remove the bolts, then
remove the flywheel and the ring gear holder.
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Crankshaft Pilot Bushing Inspection Crankshaft Pilot Bushing Replacement
12-22Clutch
Clutch Replacement (cont’d)
A
07LAB-PV00100
B
K20Z2enginemodel:
12x1.0mm
103 N·m
(10.5kgf·m,76lbf·ft)
K20Z3enginemodel:
122 N·m
(12.5kgf·m,90lbf·ft) B
07936-KC10500C
07741-0010201
A
C
07746-0010800
B
07749-0010000
2.4 2.6 mm (0.09 0.10 in.)
A
18. Install the flywheel on the crankshaft, and install
the mounting bolts finger-tight.
19. Install the ring gear holder (A), then torque the flywheel mounting bolts (B) in a cri sscross pattern
in several steps.
20. Inspect the crankshaft pilot bushing for wear and damage.
21. Inspect the inside surface of the crankshaft pilot bushing with your finger. If the crankshaft pilot
bushing is not smooth, replace it; then go to step
22. 22. Remove the crankshaft pilot bushing (A) using the
bearing remover shaft (B) and the slide hammer (C).
23. Install a new crankshaft pilot bushing (A) into the crankshaft using the 15 x 135L driver handle (B)
and the 22 x 24 mm bearing driver attachment (C).
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Pressure Fluid Pressure
Standard Service Limit Problem Probable causes
14-214Automatic Transmission
Pressure Test (cont’d)
27. Bring the engine back to an idle, then apply the
brake pedal to stop the wheels from rotating.
28. Shift to R, then release the brake pedal. Measure the 4th clutch pressure at the 4th clutch pressure
inspection port (F) while holding the engine speed
at 2,000 rpm.
4th clutch
(F) in R 890 970 kPa
(9.1 9.9 kgf/cm ,
130 140 psi) 840 kPa
(8.6 kgf/cm ,
120 psi)
29. Turn the engine off, then disconnect the A/T oil pressure gauge from the 3rd, 4th, and 5th clutch
pressure inspection ports.
30. Install the sealing bolts in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th clutch pressure inspection ports with new sealing
washers, and tighten the bolts to 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m,
13 lbf·ft). Do not reuse the old sealing washers. 31. If the pressures are out of the service limit, the
problems and probable causes are listed in the
table.
No or low line
pressure
Torque converter
ATF pump
Regulator valve
Torque converter
check valve
Clogged ATF strainer
No or low 1st clutch
pressure 1st clutch
O-rings
No or low 2nd clutch
pressure 2nd clutch
O-rings
No or low 3rd clutch
pressure 3rd clutch
O-rings
No or low 4th clutch
pressure 4th clutch
O-rings
No or low 5th clutch
pressure 5th clutch
O-rings
No or low 4th clutch
pressure in R Servo valve
4th clutch
O-rings
32. Install the splash shield.
33. Check the ATF level (see page 14-231).
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Shift Cable Replacement
A A
B C
A BC
D
E
F
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking
brake, block the rear wheels, and raise the front of
the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
2. Move the shift lever to R.
3. Remove the center console (see page 20-92).
4. Pry the socket holder lock (A) up using a screwdriver.
5. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end. 6. Rotate the socket holder retainer (A)
counterclockwise, push it against the socket holder
bracket (B), then slide the socket holder to remove
the shift cable (C) from the socket holder bracket.
7. Remove the three bolts securing the shift cable holder (A), then remove the shift cable cover (B).
8. Pry up the lock tab of the lock washer (C), and remove the lock bolt (D) and the lock washer, then
separate the control lever (E) from the selector
control shaft (F). Do not bend the shift cable
excessively.
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