Gauge HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G User Guide

Rocker Arms and Shafts
Clearance Inspection
Measure both the intake rocker shaft and exhaust rocker
shaft.
1. Measure the diameter of the shaft at the first rocker
locatron.
2. Zero the gauge to the shaft diameter'
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3. Measure the inside diameter of the rocker arm and
check for an out of-round condition.
Rockel Arm-to-Shaft Clearance
Standard (Newl:
lntake: 0.017 - 0.050 mm
{0.0007 - 0.0020 inl
Exhaust: 0.018 - 0.054 mm
(0 0007 - 0 0021 in)
Service Limit:0.08 mm {0.003 inl
Repeat these measurements on all the rockers.
- lf the clearance is over the service limit, replace the
rocker shaft and all over tolerance rocker arms.
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Valve Guides
lntake Valve Dimensions
A Standsrd lNewl: 29.9 - 30.1 mm
B Standard (New):
C Standald {Newl:
C Service Limit:
D Standard (New):
D Service Limit:
11.18 - 1.19 inl
117.42 - 117.72 mm
(4.523 - 4.635 inl
5.'18 - 5.49 mm
{0.2r57 - 0.2r61 in)
5.,[5 mm (0.21,16 in]
0.85 - 1.15 mm
(0.033 - 0.0'15 in)
0.65 mm (0.026 in)
Exhaust Valve Dimensions
A Standard lNew): 25.9 - 26.1 mm
B Standard {Newl:
C Standard {New):
C Service Limit:
D Standard {New):
D Service Limit:
(1.02 - 1.03 in)
114.60 - 114.90 mm
11.512 - 4.521in1
5.i[5 - 5.46 mm
10.21lt6 - 0.2150 inl
5.,12 mm 10.213'l in)
1.05 - 1.35 mm
{0.041 - 0.053 in)
0.95 mm {0.037 in}
Valve Movement
Measure the guide-to-stem clearance with a dial indi-
cator while rocking the stem in the direction of normal
thrust (wobble method).
lniake Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance:
St8ndard lNew): 0.04 - 0.10 mm
10.002 - 0.004 in)
Service Limit: 0.16 mm 10.006 in)
Exhaust Valvs Stem-to-Guide Glearance:
Standard {New}: 0.10 - 0.16 mm
10.004 - 0.006 in)
Sorvice Limit 0.22 mm (0.009 in)
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. lf the measurement exceeds the service limit,
recheck using a new valve.
. lf the measurement is now within the service
limit, reassemble using a 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, measured 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 be-
tween the largest guide measurement and the
smallest stem measurement should not exceed the
service limit.
lntake Valve Stgm-to-Guidg clearance:
Standard {Newl: 0.02 - 0.05 mm
{0.001 - 0.002 in)
Ssrvico Limit 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
Exhaust Valvo Stem-to-Guide Clearance:
Standard {New): 0.05 - 0.OB mm
{0.002 - 0.003 in)
S€rvice Limit 0.11 mm (o'Ooil in)
Valve extended 10 mm out from seat.
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VTEC Control System
Troubleshooting Flowchart (cont,d)
VTEC PRESSURE SWITCH 2PCONNECTOR
Wire side of temaleterminals
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE(Comm.rcially avail.bte)
GAUGE JOINT ADAPTERSNAP.ON MT26.1710 x 1.0 ftm. Use new washer wheninstalling the sealing bott.
NOTE: Keep measuring time as shorr aspossible because engine is running witn noload lless than one minute).
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VTEC SOLENOID VALVE lPCONNECTOF
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Terminal side ofmale terminal
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Test tha VTEC P.es3uro SwitchWi.e:Measure voltage across the VTECpressure switch 2P connector.
Ropair opon in the wiro batwoenVIEC pr...urc switch and G lot .lf the wiro is OK, 3ubltitutr aknown-good ECM and rochack.
ls there battery voltage?
Test the VTEC Solenoid V.tve:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the VTEC solenoidvalve 1P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenthe VTEC solenoid valve 1Pconnector terminal No, I andbody ground.
ls there 14 - 30 O?
Te3t the VTEC Sotonoid Vatve:'1. Remove the VTEC pressureswitch and install the specialtool as shown. then reinstallthe VTEC pressure switch.2. Reconnect the VTEC solenoidvalve 1P connector and VTECpressure switch 2P connector,3. Connect the tachometer (seesection 1l).4. Start the engine.5. Warm up engine to normaloperatrng temperature (cool-ing fan comes on).6. Check oil pressure at enginespeed of 1,000,3,000 and5,000 rpm.
ls pressure below 49 kPa(0.5 kgflcm,,7 psi)?Inipoct thg VTEC aolenoid valvel3ee P8go 6-54).
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Remove the cylinder head cover.
NOTE: Refer to page 6-88 when installing the cylin-
der head cover.
Push the mid rocker arm on the No. 1 cylinder man-
ually.
Check that the mid rocker arm moves independently
of the primary and secondary rocker arms.
Check the mid rocker arm ot each cylinder at TDC'
. lf the mid rocker arm does not move, removs the
mid, primary and secondary rocker arms as an
assembly and check that the pistons in the mid
and primary rocker arms move smoothly.
. lf any rocker arm needs replacing, replace the
primary. mid, and secondary rocker arms as an
assembly.
7.
2. Plug the
per).
Inspection Using SPecial Tools
CAUTION:
. B€fore using tho Yalvo inspeciion tool, mako suro
that ths air pre3sure gauge on the air comprossor
indicatos ovor /rco kPa (,1 kgf/cm', 57 psi)
. In3poct ths valve closranca bafore rock$ arm impoc'
tion.
. Cover the timing beh whh I shop towel to prcvenl
gstting oil on the bolt'
. Chock ths mid rocker arm of each cylindll at TDC'
1. Remove the cYlinder head cover.
NOTE: Rsfer to page 6-86 when installing the cylin-
der head cover.
relief hole with the special tool (Air Stop-
OTLA' - PRSO2OA
3. Remove the bolt and washer from the inspection
hole and connoct the an air pressure regulator with
a 0 - 100 psi gauge.
AIF STOPPEBTNSPECTION HOIEOTLA' - PR3O2OA
t0 x 1.0 mrn20 N.m {2.0 kgf m,14 tbt'fr)
AIR PRESSUREREGULATOR{Cornm.rcirlly avril.bl.lBEGULATOR VALVE. Pull the lever andturn to adjust.{cont'd}
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Valve Glearance
Adjustment
NOTE:
. Valves should be adjusted only when the cylinder
head temperaturs is less than 100'F (38'C)'
. After adjusting, retorque the crankshaft pulley bolt to
177 N.m (18.0 kgf'm, 130 lbt'ft)
1. Remove the cylinder head cover'
NOTE: Refer to page G86 when installing the cylin-
der head cover.
2. Set No. 1 pi$on at TDC. The "UP" mark on the pullsy
should be at the top, and TDC grooves on the pulley
should align with the pointer on the back cover' TDC
grooves {white paint) on the crankshaft pulley should
align with the pointer on the timing belt lower cover'
Number I Piston at TDC:
4.
Adjust valves on No. 1 cylinder.
lntako: 0.15 - 0.19 mm {0'006 - 0.007 in)
ExhaGt 0.17 - 0.21 mm {0'007 - 0 008 inl
Loosen the locknut, and turn the adjusting screw
until the feeler gauge slides back and forth with a
slight amount of drag.
TAPPET ADJUSTERWFENCH SET07MM - PR70110
TAPPET LOCKNUTWRENCH07MAA - PR70120
Adiusting sclaw location:
LOCKNUT20 N.m {2.0 kgf'm, lil lbt'ftl
(cont'd)
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Valve Clearance
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Adjustment {cont'd)
5. Tighten the locknut and recheck clearance.Repeat adjustment if necessary.
Rotate the crankshaft 180. counterclockwise(camshaft pulley turns 90'). The "Up" mark shouldbe on the exhaust side. Adjust valves on No. 3 cylin-der.
Number 3 piston at TDC:
FE€LER GAUGE
"UP- MARKS
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7. Rotate the crankshaft '180. counterclockwise tobring No. 4 piston to TDC. The ,,Up,. mark shouldbe pointing straight down. Adjust valves on No. 4cylinder.
Number 4 piston at TDC:
8, Rotate the crankshaft 180. counterclockwise tobring No. 2 piston to TDC. The "Up., marks shouldbe on the intake side. Adjust valves on No. 2 cylin_der.
Number 2 piston at TDC:
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WATER BYPASS
HOSE
14. Remove the upper radiator hose, heater hose and
water bvpass hose.
HEATER
Remove the engine wire harness connectors and wlre
harness clamps from the cylinder head and the intake
manifold.
Four fuel injector connector
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor connec-
tor
ECT gauge sending unit connector
ECT switch connector
ldle air control (lAC) valve connector
Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor connec-
tor
Throttle position sensor connector
Primary Heated oxygen sensor (Primary HO2S)
connecror
VTEC solenoid valve connector
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Remove the spark plug caps and distributor form
the cylinder head.
Remove the upper bracket.
NOTE:
. Use a jack to support the engine before removing
the upp€r bracket is removed.
. Place a cushion between the oil panandthejack.
12 x 1.25 fin74 N.m 17.5 kgtm,
UPPER BRACKET
18. Remove the cylinder head cover.
{cont'd)
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Rocker Arms and Shafts
Clearance Inspection
Measure both the intake rocker shaft and exhaust rocker
shaft.
1. Measure diameter of shaft at the first rocker loca-
tron.
2. Zero gauge to shaft diameter.
Surlace shor/ld be smooth.
MICROMETER
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3. Measure the inside diameter of each rocker arm and
check for out-of-round condition
Rocker Arm-to-Shaft Clearance:
Intake and Exhaust
Standard {Newl: 0.025 - 0.052 mm
{0.0010 - 0.0020 in)
Service Limit: 0.08 mm {0.003 in)
Inspect rocker armface for wear.
Repeat for all rockers.- lf over limit, replace rocker shaft and all overtol-
erance rocker arms.
NOTE: lf any rocker arm needs replacement, replace
all three rocker arms in that set {primary, mid, and
seconoary).

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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Piston Rings
End Gap
1.Using a piston, push a new ring into the cylinderbore 15 - 20 mm (0.6 - 0.8 in) from the bottom.
Measure the piston ring end-gap with a feeler gauge:
. lf the gap is too small, check to see if you have
the proper rings for your engine.. lf the gap is too large. recheck the cylinder borediameter against the wear limits on page 7-16,
lf the bore is over the service limit, the cvlinderblock must be rebored.
Pkton Ring End-cap:
Top Ring
81642 engino
Siandtrd (New): 0.20 - 0.35 mm
{0.008 - 0.01,1 in)
Service Limit: 0.60 mm l0-02i1 inl
D16Y5. Dl6Y7, D16Y8 enginos
Standard lNewl: 0.15 - 0.30 mm
{0.006 - 0.012 in)
Ssrvic€ Limit 0.60 mm {0.024 inl
Socond Ring
816A2 ongina
Standard (Nowl: 0.40 - 0.55 mm
10.016 - 0.022 inl
Service Limit: 0.70 mm (0.028 inl
D16Y5, D16Y7, Dt6Y8 engines
Standard (New): 0.30 - 0.ia5 mm
{0.012 - 0.018 in)
Sorvice Limit 0.70 mm 10.028 inl
Oil Ring
81642 ongine
Standard {Now): 0.20 - 0.50 mm(0.008 - 0.020 inl
Sorvico Limit: 0.70 mm (0.028 in)
Dl6Y5. Dl6Y7, D16Y8 €nginos
Standard (Nowli 0.20 - 0.70 mm(0.008 - 0.028 inl
Servica Limit: 0.80 mm 10.031 in)
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Replacement
1.Using a ring expander. remove the old piston rings.
Clean all ring grooves thoroughly.
NOTE:
. Use a squared-off broken ring or ring groove
cleaner with blade to fit piston grooves.
o Top ring groove is 1.0 mm (0.039 in)wide.. Second ring groove is 1.2 mm (0.047 in) wide.. Oil ring groove is 2,8 mm (0.11 in) wide.. File down the blade if necessary.
CAUTION: Do noi use a wire blush to clean ringlands. or cut ring lands deepol with cleaning tool.
NOTE: lfthe piston is to be separated from the con-necting rod, do not install new rings yet.
3. Install new rings in the proper sequence and posi-
taon (see page 7-22).
NOTE: Do not reuse old piston rings.
(Commercially available)