weight HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual

Lift and SupPort Points
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Lift and SafetY Stands
t!ffi when heavv rear components such as suspension' fuel tank' spare tire' hatch' and trunk lid are to be
-aEremoved, place additional wetght Inihe luggage arga before hoisting. when substantial weight is lemoved from the rear
of the vehicls. the center of gravity may change and can cause the vehicle to tip tolward on the hoisi
NOTE:
. Since each tire/wheel assembly weighs approximately 30 lbs (14 kg)' placing the front wheels in the luggage area can
assist with the weight distribution
. Use the same support points to suppon the vehicle on safety stands'
Place the lift blocks as shown.
Raise the hoist a lew inches (centrmeters) and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly supported'
Raise the hoist to full height, and inspect lift points for solid support
1.
2.
3.
REAR SUPPORT POINT
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Design Specifications
ITEMMETRICENGLISHNOTEDII/IENSIONS Overall Length2 door Coupe/4 door Sedan (,96 98)('99,'00)2 door Hatchback (,96, ,97)
('98 - 00)OverallwidthOverall height 2 door Coupe/2 door Hatchback4-door SedanWheelbase
I Track FronvRearGround ClearanceSeatiog Capacity
4,445 mm4,450 mm4,170 mm4,180 mm1,705 mm1,375 mm1,390 mm2,620 mm1,475/1,415 mm150 mm
175.0 in115.2 in164.2 in164.6 in67.1 in54.1 in54.7 in103.1 in58.1/58.15.9 in
WEIGHT (USA)Gross Vehicle Weight Raring (GVWR)2 door Coupe HX M/T, DX M/THX CVI ('96)HX CVT ('97,'98)HX CVT ('99}DX A,/T (96 98,DX A"/T ('99, '00)
EXSi2 door Hatchbacl CX. DX r'96, 97,cx, DX ('98)cx (,99, ,00)
DXM/Ti'99,00iDX A/T ( 99, 00,4 door Sedan DX, LX, DX-VEX
3,290 tbs3,320 tbs3,330 tbs3,360 rbs3,290 rbs3,310 tbs3,440 tbs3,480 tbs3,285 tbs3,290 tbs3,290 tbs3,290 tbs3,330lbs3,330 tbs3,460 tbsWEIGHT (CANADA)Gross Vehicle Weight Bating (GVWR)2-door Coupe DX ('96)DX ('97 00)DX-Gsi 1,96)si ('97 - 00)siR2 door Hatchback CX, CX,G ('96)cx, cx,G 1,97)cx-G (,98)
cx ('98 00)DX M/T, SE M/IDX A,/T, SE A,/T4 door Sedan LX, LX VEX M/IEX A/T
1,500 ks1,510 kg1,510 kg1,560 kg1,570 kg1,590 ks1,495 kg1,505 kg1,510 ks1,510 ks1,510 kg1,530 kg1,510 kg1,510 ks1,540 ksENGINEType
Cylinder ArrangementBore and Stroke D16Y5, D16Y7, Dt6y8B 1642DisplacementD16Y5, D16Y7, Dl6Y881642Compression Ratio D16Y5, D16y7D16Y8816A2Valve TrainLubrication SystemOil Pump Displacement at 6,800 engine rprnD16Y5, D,l6Y7, D16Y881642Water Pump Displacementat 6,000 engine rpm 016Y5, D16Y7, D16y8816A2Fuel Required D16Y5, D16Y7, D16y8
816A2
Water-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC*1, SOHCVTEC"', SOHC WEC.E'3, DOHC VTEC{gasoline engineInline 4 cylinder, transverse2.95 x 3.54 in3.19 x 3.05 in97.0 cu-in97.3 cu in9.49.610.2Belt driven, 4 valve per cylinderForced and wet sump, trochoid pump
33.4 f (35.3 US qt, 29.4 lmp qt)/minute43.8 | (46.3 US qt, 38.6 lmp qt)/minute
125 { {132 US qt, 110 lmp qt}/minute140 f {148 US qt, 123 lmp qt}/minuteUNLEADED gasoline with 86 PumpOctane Number or higherPremium UNLEADED gasoline 91 PumpOctane Number or higher
75.0 x 90.0 mm81.0 x 77.4 mm1,590 cm31,595 cm3
*1: D16Y7*': D16Y8*3: D16Y5*': 816A2
STARTEBType/MakeNormal OutputNominalVohageHour RatingDirection of Rotation
Gear reduction/MITSUBA1.0 kw, 1.2 kw12V30 secondsClockwise as viewed from gear end
5-Z.V
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Main Bearings
4.
Glearance
1.To check main bearing-to-journal oil clearance.
remove the main caps and bearing halves.
Clean each main journal and bearing half with a
clean shop towel.
Place one strip of plastigage across each main jour-
na l.
NOTE: lf the engine is still in the car when you bolt
the main cap down to check clearance, the weight
of the crankshaft and flvwheel will flaften the plasti-
gage further than just the torque on the cap bolt.
and give you an incorrect reading. For an accurate
reading, support the crank with a jack under the
counterweights and check only one bearing at a
time,
Reinstall the bearings and caps, then torque the
bolts.
lst step: 25 N'm (2.5 kgl'm. 18 lbf'ft)
FinalsteD:
B16A2 engine:
76 N.m (7.8 kgf.m, 56 lbf'ft)
D16Y5, Dl6Y7, D16Y8 engines:
51 N.m (5.2 kgf'm, 38 lbf'ft)
NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspec-
tron.
Remove the cap and bearing again, and measure the
widest part ot the plastigage.
Main Boaring-toJournal Oil Clearance:
816A2 engine:
Standald {New}:
No. l, 2, 4, 5 Journals:
O.O2,l - 0.042 mm 10'00(B - 0.0017 in)
No. 3 Journals:
0.030 - 0.048 mm {0'0012 - 0'0019 in)
Servico Limit: 0.06 mm {0.002 in,
Dl6Y5, Dl6
r, Dl6Y8 engines:
Standard (Nsw):
No. 1,5 Journals:
0.018 - 0.035 mm {0.0007 - 0'001'[ in)
No. 2. 3, 4 Journals:
0.02,1 - 0.0,(2 mm {0'0009 - 0.0017 in}
Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
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7-9
7.
lf the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow,
(remove the engine if it's still in the car), remove the
crankshaft, and remove the upper half of the bear-
ing. Install a new. complete bearing with the same
color code {select the color as shown on the next
page), and rechsck the clearance.
CAUTION: Do nol fil€, shim, or scrape the bearings
or tho cap3 to adiust cleatanc€.
lf the plastigage shows the clearance is still incor-
rect, try the next larger or smaller bearing (the color
listed above or below that one), and check again
NOTE: lf the proper clearance cannot be obtained
by using the appropriate larger or smaller bearings,
replace the crankshaft and start over.

RequirementAPI Service Grade: Use an "Energy
Conserving" SJ grade oil or an"Energy Conserving ll" SH grade oil,
SAE 5W - 30 preferred
You can also use an oil that bears the
API CERTIFICATION mark.
Capacity[atolz engine:
3.7 f (3.9 US qt,3.3 lmp qtl
I at oil change.
J 4.0 r 9.2 US qt, 3.5 lmp qtl
I at oil change, including filter'
| 4.8 f (5.1 Us qt,4.2 lmp qt)
I after engine overhaul
I Dl6Y7 engine:
3.6 f (3.8 US qt, 3.2 lmP qt)
I at change. including filter.
I 3.3 f (3.5 US qt,2.9 lmP qtl
I at change, without filter.
I 4.3 f (4.5 us qt,3.8 lmp qtl
I after engine overhaul.
J D16Y5, D16Y8 engines:
L 3.3 { {3.5 US qt,2.9 lmp qt}
I at change, including filter.
3.01 (3.2 US qt,2.6lmp qt)
I at change, withoutfilter.
3.7 { (3.9 US qt,3.3 lmp qt}- '1.€fter engine overhaul.
ChangeEvery 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or
12 months (Normal Conditions).
Every 3,750 miles (6,000 kml or
6 months (Severe Conditions).
3. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer. and rbfill
the engine with the recommended oil.
NOTE: Under normal conditions, the oil filter should be
replaced at every other oil change Under severe condi-
tions, the oilfilter should be replaced at each oil change'
The numbers in the middle of the API Service label tell
you the oil's SAE viscosity or weight Select the oil for
vour car according to this chart:
30 20 -10 010 20 30 4OoC
An oil with a viscosity of 5W - 30 is preferred for
improved tuel economy and year-round protection in the
car. You may use a 10W - 30 oil if the climate in your area
is limited to the temperature range shown on the chart'
Ambient Temoerature
API CERTIFICATION MARK
API SERVICE LABEL
Run the engine tor more than three minutes, then
check for oii leakage
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19. Remove the engine stiffener and the torque con-
verter cover.
Remove the eight drive plate bolts one at a tlme
while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
Remove the distributor.
Attach a hoisting bracket to the engine, then lift the
engine slightly.
HOISTBRACKET
20.
21.
COVER
23. Place a jack under the transmission. and ra6a :'.
transmission iust enough to take weight otf ol tF.
mounts. then remove the transmission mounl
TRANSMISSIONMOUNT BRACKET
Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts
and the rear engine mounting bolts.
Pull the transmission away from the engine until it
clears the 14 mm dowel pins, then lower it on the
transmission jack.
TRANSMISSION HOUSING
lf necessary, remove the torque converter anc:"
starter motor.
24.
25.
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Valve Body
2.
Repair
NOTE: This repair is only necessary if one or more of
the valves in a valve body do not slide smoothly in their
bores. You may use this procedure to free the valves in
the valve bodies.
1. Soak a sheet of #600 abrasive paper in ATF for
about 30 minutes.
Carefully tap the valve body so the sticking valve
drops out of its bore.
CAUTION: lt may b€ necessary to use a small
screwdriver to pry the valve free. Be careful not to
scratch the bore whh the screwdriver.
Inspect the valve for any scuff marks. Use the ATF-
soaked #600 paper to polish off any burrs that are
on the valve, then wash the valve in solvent and dry
it with compressed a ir.
Roll up half a sheet of ATF-soaked paper, and insert
it in the valve bore of the sticking valve.
Twist the paper slightly, so that it unrolls and fits the
bore tightly, then polish the bore by twisting the
paper as you push it in and out.
CAUTION: The valve body is aluminum and doesn't
require much polishing to remove any burrs,
3.
4.
ATF-soaked#600 abrasive Paper
5.
7.
Remove the #600 paper and thoroughly wash the
entire valve body in solvent. then dry it with com-
pressed air.
Coat the valve with ATF, then drop ir into its bore.
It should drop to the bonom of the bore under its
own weight. lf not, repeat step 4, then retest.
VALVE BODY
Remove the valve. then thoroughly clean it and the
valve body with solvent. Dry all parts with com-
pressed air. then reassemble using ATF as a lubri
cant.
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Remove the distributor'
Atach a hoisting bracket to the engine, then lift the
engine slightly.
Place a iack under the transmission. and raise the
transmission just enough to take weight off of the
mounts, then remove the transmission mount bracket
TRANSMISSION MOUNT
22.
TRANSMISSION MOUNT
14-307
23. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolt
and rear engine mounting bolts
REAR ENGINE MOUNTING
TRANSMISSION HOUSING
MOUNTING BOLT
Pull the transmission away from the engine until it
clears the l4 mm dowel pins, then lower it on the
transmission jack
WASI{ER

3. lnsert the inboard end of the driveshaft into the dif-
terential or intermediate shaft until the set ring
locks in the groove
NOTE: Clean the areas where the driveshaft contact
the transmission (differential) thoroughly with solvent
or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air'
INBOARD JOINT
INBOARD JOINTReplace.
GROOVE
an
DIFFERENTIAL
lnstall the knuckie on the lower arm. then trghten
the castle nut and install a new cotter pin
NOTE: wipe off the grease before tightening the
nut at the ball ioint.
CAUTION:
. Be careful not to damago the ball ioint boot'
. Torque the castle nut to the lower torque sp€ci-
fication, thsn tighten it only far enough to align
the slot with th€ pin hol6. Do not align the nut
by loosening.
CASTLE NUT12 x 1 .25 mm
COTTER PINReplace.On reassemblY,bend the cotter pinJi$ - 59 N.m 15.0 - 6.0 kgl m,35 - 43 lbf ftl
16-19
5. lnstall the damper tork over the driveshaft and onto
the lower arm. Install the damper in the damper
fork so the aligning tab is aligned with the slot in
the damPer fork.
FLANGE BOLTl0 r 1.25 mmrit N.m t4.a kgf.m, 32 lbf.ft) AIIGN|NG TAB
1.
SELF-LOGKING NUT12 x 1.25 mm6,1N.m 16.5 kgi.m, a7 lbfftl
Replace.
Loosely install the flange bolts and the new self-
locking nut.
Apply oil to the seating surface of the new spindle
nut.
181 N m 118.5 kgt'm, 13il lbt'ftl
NOTE: Aftortightening, use a drift to
stake the spindle nut shoulder against the drivoshaft'
8. Install a new spindle nut, then tighten the nut'
9. Clean the mating surfaces ot the brake disc and the
wheel. then install the front wheel with the wheel
nuts.
10. Tighten the flange bolts and the new self-locking
nut with the vehicle's weight on the damper.
11. Refill the transmission with recommended fluid (see
section 13 or 14).'t2. Check the front wheel alignment and adjust if nec-
essary (see section 18),
FRONT WHEEL
SPINDLE NUT 22 x 1.5 mm
WHEEL NUT 12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m (11.0 kgl'm, g) lbl ftl

Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Replacement
CAUTION:
. Replaco tho salf-locking nuts after romoval.
. The vehiclo should be on tho ground bsfore any bohs or nuls connected to rubber mounb or bushings are tightened.. Torqu€ th€ castle nut to the lowor torque specification, ihen tighton it only far enough to align th€ slot whh the pin
hole. Do not align the nut by loosening.
NOTE:
. Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non-genuine wheel weights may corrode and damagethe aluminum wheels.
. On the aluminum wheels, remove the center cap from the inside of the wheel after removing the wheel,. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the front hub and brake disc,. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and wheel.o Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint.
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLT12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m {11.0 kgl.m, 80lbf.ft)
LOWER BALL JOINTInspect for faultymovement and wear.
CASTLE NUT10 r 1.25 mm39 - ia7 N.m (4.0 - 4.8 kgf.m, 29 - 35 lbf,ftl
COTTER PINReplace.
WHEEL BEARINGReplace.Replacement, page 18-14
CIRCLIP
SCREW5x0.8mm5 N.m {0.5 ksl.m, 4 lbf.ftlReplacement, page 18-16
SET RING
BALL JOINT BOOT
FRONT HUBCheck for damage andcracks.Replacement,page 18-10Check for deteriorationand damage.
CASTLE NUT12 x 1.25 mm49 - 59 N.m l5.O - 6.0 kg{.m. 36 - /(} lbf,ftl
SPINDI.T ]{UT22 r 1.5 mmlEl N.m {18.5 kgf.rn, 13{ lbl.ttlReplace.NOTE:. Before instelling the spindle nut. apply6n9ine oilto th6 seating surface ofthe nut.. Atter tightening, uso a drift to stake thespindle nut should6r against the driveshaft.
BRAKE DISCCheck for wear andrust.Replacement, page 18-11lnspection, section 19.
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm'108 N.m1r1.0 kgf.m, 8lt lbf.ft)
6 mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING SCREW9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m, 7 lbtft)
18-10

Rear Suspension
ISuspension Arms Replacement ('96 - 99 modelsl
tffi Whsn ths suspension arms ar6 to be removed. place additionsl weight in the trunk bafore hoisting' Wh€n
-substantial weight is removed ftom th6 teal of ths vehicl6, the center of gravity may change causing ths cat to tip tor'
ward.
CAUTION:
. Replace the selt-locking nuts after removal.
.Thgvehic|eshouldb€onthggroundboforeanybohsornutsconnectodtorubbelmountso]bughingsaretighton.
NOTE:
. Make sure the toe adjusting bolts on the compensator arm are installed in the same direction'
. ,,t UP 1,, or ,,t UP LH G,. or ,.t UP LK,, or "t UP LS'. is stamped on the |eft upper arm and ,,t UP R" or "t UP RH G., or
"t UP RK" or "t UP RS" on the right upper arm'
. The rightand left "ornp"n""to, uitt rre symmetrical lnstall sothe "t UP" stamped side faces forward'
.Afterinsta||ingthesuspens|onarm,checktherearwhee|alignment,andadjustifnecessary(seepagelS-4).
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m
ADJUSTING BOLT(FLANGE BOLTI10 x 1.25 mm
BUSHINGCheck for deteriorationand oamage.
(5.5 kgf'm, 40 lbf'ftl
UPPER ARM INNER
47 tbf.ftl
tJ
l0 mm FLANGE BOLT
N.m t4.0 kst m, 29lblftl
DAMPER MOUNTING BOLT(FLANGE BOLT}
10 x 1.25 mm
54Nm(5.5 kgd.m, iro lbf'ft)
FI.ANGE BOLT10 x 1,25 mm54 N.m(5,5 ksrf.m, 4{} lbf'ft}
UPPER ARMCheck for bendangdamage-
TRAILING ARM
COMPENSATOR ARM
Check for bendingano oamage,
COMPENSATOR ARM
INNER BUSHING
.- SILICONE.@] GREASE
Check tor deteriorataonand damage.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgt'm,47 lbf.ft)
LOWER ARMCheck for cracksano damage.
LOWEN ARM BUSHING
.,- SILICONE..i@l GREASECheck for deteriorationand oamage,FLANGE AOLT12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgf m,47 tbf.ftt
FLANGE BOL10 x 1.25 mm
I 54 N.m

(5.5 ksrm, ao lbf'ftl
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