Can HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Repair Manual

Valves, Valve Springs and Valve Seals
Removal
NOTE: ldentify valves and valve springs as they areremoved so that each item can be reinstalled in its orioi-nal oosition.
'1. Using an appropriate-sized socket and plastic mal-let. lightly tap the valve retainer to loosen the valve
keepers before installing the valve spring compres-
sor.
Install the spring compressor. Compress the spring
and remove the valve keeper.
PLASTIC MALLET
SOCKET
VALVE SPRII{G COMPRESSORSnlp-on CF711 or KD-383whh #32 JAWS
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3. Install the valve guide seal remover.
SEAL REMOVER vat vF GI nF !
4. Remove the valve seal.
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VALVE GUIDE SEAL REMOVERLISLE P/N 57900 or KD3350

Cylinder HeadValve Seats
Warpage
NOTE: lf the camshaft-to-holder oil clearances (see
page 6-36) are not within specification, the cylinder head
cannot be resurfaced.
lf the camshaft-to-holder oil clearances are within sDeci,
fications, check the cylinder head lor warpage.
lf warpage is less than 0.05 mm (0.002 in), cylin-
der head resurfacing is not required.
lf warpage is between 0.05 mm (0.002 in) and
0.2 mm {0.008 in), resurface the cylinder head.
Maximum resurface limit is 0,2 mm (0.008 in)
based on a height of 93 mm (3.66 in).
Measure along edges, and three ways across center.
Cylinder Head Height:
Standard {Newl: 92.95 - 93.05 mm
{3.659 - 3.66:} in)
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Reconditioning
'1. Renew the valve seats in the cylinder head using a
valve seat cutter.
NOTE: lf the guides are worn (see page 6-39).
replace them (see page 6-41) belore cutting the
valve seats.
VALVE SEATCUTTER(Commercially available)
2.
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4.
Carefully cut a 45'seat, removing only enough
material to ensure a smooth and concentric seat.
Bevel the upper edge of the seat with the 30. cutter
and the lower edge of the seat with the 60' cutter.
Check the width of the seat and adjust accordingly.
Make one more very light pass with the 45" cutter to
remove any possible burrs caused by the other cut-
Iers.
Valve Seat Width:
Standard (N€w):
Intake: 0.85 - 1.15 mm 10.033 - 0.045 in)
Exhaust: 1.25 - 1.55 mm {0.049 - 0.061 in}
Sorvice Limit:
Intake: 1.6 mm (0.063 inl
Exhausl: 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Seat Width
5. After resurfacing the seat, inspect for even valve
seatingr Apply Prussian Blue compound to the
valve face, and insert the valve in its original loca-
tion in the head, then liit and snap it closed against
the seat several times.

Valve Guides
7.
VALVESEAT
PFUSSIAN BTUE COMPOUNO
The actual valve seating surface. as shown by the
blue comDound, should be centered on the seat.
. lf it is too high (closer to the valve stem), you
must make a second cut with the 60'cutter to
move it down, then one more cut with the 45'
cutter to restore seat width,
. lf it is too low (closer to the vslve edge), you
must make a second cut with the 30" cutter to
move it uD, then one more cut with the 45'cutter
to restore seat width.
NOTE: The final cut should always be made with
the 45" cutter.
lnsert the intake and exhaust valves in the head and
measure the valve stem installed height.
Intake. Exhau3t Siem Installsd Height:
Standard (New): 53.17 - 53.6,4 mm
12.093 - 2.112 in)
Sorvice Limit: 53.89 mm (2.122 in)
lf the valve stem installed height is over the service
limit. reDlace the valve and recheck. lf its still over
the service limit, replace the cylinder head; the
valve seat in the head is too deep.
VALVE STEMINSTALLED HEIGHT
8.
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Replacement
1.As illustrated below, use a commercially-available
air-impact valve guide driver attachment modified
to fit the diameter of the valve guides. In most cases.
the same procedure can be done using the special
tool and a conventional hammer.
VALVE GUIDE DRIVERlCommerciallv available)5.3 mm
87 mm +- 57 mft
t3.43 in) | 12 24 inl
tr-r'10.8 mm(0.42 inl
or
VALVE GUIDE DRIVER, 5.5 mm
07742 - 0010100
Select the proper replacement guides. and chill them
in the freezer section of a refrigerator for about an
nour.
Use a hot plate or oven to evenly heat the cylinder
head to 300"F (150'C). Monitor the temperature with
a cooking thermometer.
CAUTION:
. Do not use a torch; it may warp the head.
Do not got the head hottel than 300"F (150"C1;
excessive heat may loosen thg valve seats.
To avoid burns. use heayy gloves whon handling
the heated cylinder h€ad.
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VTEC Control SYstem
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC) Pl259:
VTEC Solenoid Valve circuit
Refer to page 1'l-38 through 11 55 before troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Flowchart
YES
A problem in the WEC Pressure Switch circuit or
* Road Test:Accelerate in 1st gear to an engine speed over 6,000 rp '
Hold that engine speed for at leasttwo seconos'
lf the DTC P1259 is not repeated during the first road test'
repeat this test two more times
VTEC PRESSURE SWITCH 2P
CONNECTOR
Terminalside ofmale termtnals
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Wire side of femaleterminals
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The MIL has been teported on.
DTC P1259 is siored.
Check the VTEC Control SYsiem:
1. Do the engine control module(ECM ) Reset Procedure (see
section 11).
2. Start the engine
3. Warm uP the engine to normal
operating temPerature (cool
ing fan comes on).
4. Do the Road Test.*lntermittent failure, sYstem is OK
at this time.Check for Poor connectlons or
loose wires at VTEC Pressureswilch. VTEC aolenoid valvo and
ECM.
ls DTC P1259 indicated?
Test the VTEC Pressure Switch:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the VTEC Pressure
switch 2P connector.
3. Check for continuity between
VTEC pressure switch 2P con
nector telminal No 1 and
No.2.
Reolace the VTEC Pre3sure switch.
Test the VTEC Pressure Switch
Wire:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. N4easure the voltage between
VTEC press u re switch 2P
connector No. 1 and bodyground,
Inspect lor an open or short toground in the wire between the
VTEC orassure swilch and ECM
{c101.lf the wire i3 OK, substitute a
known-good ECM and recheck.
{To page 6 52)

Timing Belt
Removal
NOTE:
. Replace the timing belt at 105,000 mites (168,000 km)according to the maintenance schedule (normal con-ditions/severe conditions).
lf the vehicle is regularly driven in one or more of thefollowing conditions, replace the timing belt at 60,OOOmiles (U.S.A.) 100,000 km {Canada).. In very high temperatures (over 110"F, 43"C).. In very low temperatures (under -20.F, 29.C).. Turn the crankshaft pulley so the No. 1 piston is attop dead center (TDC) before removing the belt (seepage 6-57).
. Inspect the water pump before installing the timingbelt {see page 10-14).
1.
IOLER PULLEY BRACKETEOLT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m 14.5 kgf.m, 33 bnft)
6-62
Remove the splash shield (see page 5-9).
Remove the adjusting bolt and mounting bolts, thenremove the power steering (P/S) pump belt andpump.
8xL25mm24 N m {2.{ kgf.m, 17 lbf.ft)
Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting bolt,then remove the air conditioning (A,/C) compressorbelt aDJUsnNG
44 N.m 14.5 kgt.m, 33 lbf.ft)
P/S PUMP LOWER ARACKET
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4. Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt, then removethe alternator belt.
LOCK BOLT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgt.m.17 rb{.ftl
5. Remove the upper bracket (see page 6-69).
NOTE:
. Use a jack to support the engine before removingthe upper bracket.
o Place a cushion between the oil pan and the jack.
Remove the P/S pump lower bracket
8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m 12.,1 kgf.m,17 tbf.ftl
l0 x 1.25 mm
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MOUNTING10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m.33 rbf.fttBELT
HEAT SHIELD

Cylinder Head
Removal (cont'd)
8. Remove the P/S pump lower bracket.
8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m 12.4 kgf.m,17 tbtftl
9.
T SHIELD
10.
P/S PUMP LOWERBRACKET10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {4.5 kgf.m,33 tbf.frl
Relieve fuel pressure (see section l1).
@ Do not smok6 while working on fuel
system, keep open flam€ or spark away lrom work
ar€a, Drain fuelonly into an approved cortain€r.
Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) control
canister hose, fuel feed hose and breather hose.
BANJO BOLT33 N.m (3.4 kgl.m.25 lbf.ftl
BREATHERHOSE
WASHERS
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11. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose, fuel return
hose and vacuum hose (see page 5 4).
12. Remove the water bypass hose and positive crankcase
ventilation (PCV) hose.
WATER BYPASSHOSEWATER EYPASSHOSE
Remove the throttle cable and throttle control cable
by loosening the locknut, then slip the cable end out
of the throftle linkage.
NOTE;
. Take care not to bend the cables when removing
them. Always replace any kinked cable with a new
one.
. Adjust the throttle cable when installing (see sec-
tion I I ),. Adjust the throttle control cable when installing(see section 14).
CONTROLCABLE
1a
PCV HOSE

Rocker Arms
Disassembly/Reassembly
CAUTION: After installing the rocker shaft oritice, make suro thot the orifics is correctly installed in the hole of rockershaft by trying to turn the rocker shaft. ll the orifice is in place, it should not turn.
NOTE:
. ldentify parts as they are removed to ensure reinstallation in original locations.. Inspect rockershafts and rockerarms (see page6-73).
o Rocker arms must be installed in the same position if reused.. Clean the rocker shaft orifices when installino.
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I erior. to ,"installing, clean arr the parts in sorvent, dry them, and appry rubricant to any contact surfaces.
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CYLTNDER NUMBER
SEALING BOLTS 20 mm64 N m {6.5 kg{.m, /t7 lbf.ftl
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INTAKE ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLIES

Valves, Valve Springs and Valve Seals
Removal
NOTE: ldentify valves and valve springs as they are
removed so that each item can be reinstalled in its origi-
nal Dosition.
l. Using an appropriate-sized socket and plastic mal-
let, lightly tap the valve retainer to loosen the valve
keeoers.
PLASTIC
Install the valve spring compressor. Compress the
spring and remove the vSlve keepers.
VALVE SPRINGCOMPRESSORATTACHMENT07757 - PJ1010A
VALVE SPRINGCOMPRESSOR ATTACHMENTEXTENSIONOTMAF - PRgOIOA
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Sn.p-on CFr1lCOMPRESSOR
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3. Installthe valve guide seal remover.
VALVE GUIDE SEAL REMOVERCOMMERCIALLY AVAILABLELtst-E P/N 571100 ()R KD3350
4. Remove the valve guide seal.
Valve Dimensions
lntake Valvo
A Standsrd {Newl; 32.90 - 33.10 mm (1.295 - 1.303 in}
B St ndard {New}: 101.00 - 101.30 mm (3.976 - 3'988 in}
C Stsndard (Nowl: 5./t5 - 5.,185 mm (0.2156 - 0.2159 in)
C Servico Limit 5.445 {0.21/l| in)
D Siandard (N!w): 1.05 - 1.35 mm (0.041 - O.05il inl
D S€.vice Limit: 0.85 mm {0.033 inl
Exhaust Valve
A Standard lNewli 27.90 - 28.10 mm (1.098 - 1.106 in)
B Stlndard {Nowl: 100.m - 1qr,90 mm {3.961 - 3.972 in)
C Stsndard {Now}: 5.450 - 5.,[60 mm {0.21,16 - 0.2150 in)
C Service Limit 5.420 10.213,0 inl
D Standard {New): 1.65 - 1.95 mm (0.065 - 0.077 in)
D Sorvico Limit: l.ils mm 10.057 inl

Cylinder HeadValve Guides
Warpage
NOTE: lf camshaft-to-holder oil clearances (see page 475)
are not within specification, the head cannot be resurfaced.
lf camshaft-to-holder oil clearances are within specifica-
tions, check the head for warPage.
. lf warpage is less than 0.05 mm (0.002 in) cylinder
head resurfacing is not required.
. lf warpage is between 0.05 mm (0.002 in) and 0 2 mm
(0.008 in), resurface cylinder head
. Maximum resurface limit is 0.2 mm (0.008 in) based
on a height of 142 mm (5.59 in).
PRECISION STRAIGHT EDGE
Measure along edges, and three ways across center'
Cylinder Head Height:
Standard lNewl: 1i11.95 - 142.05 mm
15.589 - 5.593 in)
Valve Movement
Measure the guide-to-stem clearance with a dial indica-
tor while rocking the stem in the direction of normal
thrust (wobble method).
lntake Valve Stem-to-Guide Cl6arance:
Standard (Newl: 0.05 - 0.11 mm
(0.0020 - 0.0043 inl
Service Limit: 0.15 mm {0.0059 inl
Exhaust Valve Stem-to-Guide Clealance:
Standard lNewl: 0.10 - 0.16 mm
(0.0039 - 0.0063 inl
Service Limit: 0.24 {0.0094 in)
Valve extended 10 mm out from seat.
lf the measurement exceeds the service limit, recheck
using a new valve.
lf the measurement is now within the service limit.
reassemble using the new valve
lf the measurement still exceeds the limit. recheck using
the alternate method below. then replace the valve and
guide, if necessary.
NOTE: An alternate method of checking guide to stem
clearance is to subtract the o.D. of the valve stem, mea-
sured with a micrometer, from the l.D. of the valve guide,
measured with an inside micrometer or ball gauge.
Take the measurements in three places along the valve
stem and three places inside the valve guide.
The difference between the largest guide measurement
and the smallest stem measurement should not exceed
the service limit.
lntake Valv€ Stem-to-Guide Clsarance:
Standard lNswl: 0.025 - 0.055 mm
10.0010 - 0.0022 inl
service Limit: 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
Exhaust Valve Stem-to Guide Cl€arance:
Standard {Newl: 0.050 - 0.080 mm
{0.0020 - 0.0031 inl
Service Limit 0.ll mm (0.004 in)
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Valve Guides
Replacement
1. As illustrated below, use a commerciallv available
air-impact valve guide driver attachment modified
to fit the diameter of the valve guides. ln most
cases, the same procedure can be done using the
sDecial tool and a conventional hammer.
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLEVALVE GUIDE DRIVER
87 mm -L- sz mm(3.43 inl I tz.zr int
rE-tt
10.8 mm10.42 inl
olVALVE GUIOE DRIVER,5.5 mm077,P - 0010100
Select the proper replacement guides and chill
them in the freezer section of a refrigerator for
about an hour.
Use a hot plate or oven to evenly heat the cylinder
head to 300"F (150"C). Monitor the temperature with
a cooking thermometer.
CAUTION:
. Do not use a torch; it may warp tho head.. Do not get tho head hotter than 300"F {150"C};excesgive heat may loosen thg valve seats.. To avoid burns. use haaw gloves whon handling
the heatod cylinder head.
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Working from the camshaft side, use the driver and
an air hammer to drive the guide about 2 mm (0.1 in)
towards the combustion chamber. This will knock off
some ofthe carbon and make removaleasier.
CAUTION:
. Always wsar safety goggles or a face shield whsn
driving valve guides.
. Hold the air hammer dir€ctly in line with the
valve guide to prevont damaging thg dtiver.
Turn the head over and drive the guide out toward
the camshaft side of the head.
VALVE GUIOE DRIVER,5.5 mm077{2 - 0010100
lf a valve guide still won't move. drill it out with a8.0 mm (5/16 in) bit, then try again.
CAUTION: Drill guides only in extreme cases; you
could damago the cylinder head if ths guide br6aks.
Remove the new guide(s) from the freezer, one at a
time, as vou need them.
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