time HONDA CIVIC 1998 6.G Workshop Manual

INTRODUCTION
How to Use This Manual
This manual contains information for the 1996 - 2000 ClVlC. lt is
divided into 24 sections. The first page of each section is marked
with a black tab that lines up with its corresponding thumb index
tab on this page and the back cover. You can quicklY find the first
page of each section without looking through a tull table ol con_
tents. The symbols printed at the top corner of each page can also
be used as a quick reference system.
Each section includesl
1. A table of contents, or an exploded view index showing:
. Parts disassemblY sequence.
. Bolt torques and thread sizes.
. Page references to descriptaons in text
2. Disassembly/assembly procedures and tools.
3. Inspection.
4. Testing/troubleshooting.
5. Repair.
6. Adjustments.
Special Information
!@ Indicates a sttong possibility of sover. perconal iniurY
or loss ol lite if in3tructions are not follow€d.
GAUTION: Indicaiqs a possibility ot p€lsonal injury or 6quipm.nt
damage il instiuc'tions are not followod
t Noncali-. pu.po.. ot thes6 messages is to help provent demage lo lhe
vehicle, other property, or the €nvironment.
NOTE: Gives helpful information.
CAUTfON: Detaifed descriptions ol standard workshop p.oceduro3.
safoty principles and servico operations are not included. Pleaso
note that this manual contain3 wetnings and cautions against
some sp6cific sGrvic€ methods which could cause PERSONAL
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or ol tho possiblG hazardou3 consgquonces of ev€aY conceivablg
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nor vehiclc satsty will be reopardi2ed.
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Engine Removal/lnstallation
Installation (cont'd)
Except CVT:
12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgd.m,
Tighten the bolts/nut on the left front mount in thenumbered sequence shown {O - @).
(t 12 x 1.25 mm83 N'm (8.5 kgf.m,61 tbt.trl
/+4 N.m 14.5 kgf.m,33 lbt.trl
O 12 r 1.25 mm59 N.m 16.0 kgt.m,43 tbt.rtlSeplace.
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7. Perform the following:
. Clean the areas where the driveshaft(s) and theintermediate shaft contact the transmission (dif_ferential) thoroughly with solvent or carburetorcteaner, and dry with compressed air.. Check that the set rings on the ends of the drive_shaft and intermediate shaft click into place.CAUTION: Use new set rings,. Adjust the shift cable (see section 14).. Adjust the throttle cable (see section 11).. Adjust the cruise control cable (see section 23).. Refill the engine with engine oil (see page 8-6).. Refill the transmission with fluid (see section 13,14).
. Refill the radiator with engine coolant (see page10-7).
. Bleed air from the cooling system with the heatervalve open (see page j0-7).
. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals withsandpaper, assemble them, then apply grease toprevent corrosaon.. Inspect for fuel leakage (see section j l).After assembling the fuel line, turn on l) the igni_tion switch (do not operate the starter) so that thefuel pump runs for approximately two secondsand the fuel line pressurizes. Repeat this opera_taon two or three times, then check for fuel leak_age at any point in the fuel line,

VTEC Control System
Troubleshooting Flowchart
tFtrsrl #ilH:::lj1t:"J:T,?ffnostic
rrouble code (Drc) Pr25e: A probrem in the vrEc Pressure switch circuit or
Reter to page 1 l-38 th roug h 1 1-55 before trou bleshooting.
* Road Test:Accelerate in 1st gear to an engine speed over 3,000 rpm(D16Y5 engine) or 6,000 rpm (D'16Y8 engine).Hold that engine speed for at least two seconds.It DTC P1259 is not repeated during the first road test, repeatthis test two more tames.
VTEC PRESSURE SWITCH 2PCONNECTOR
Terminal side ofmale terminals
Wire sid6 ol femalerermtnats
VTM
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The MIL has been reoorted on.DTC P1259 is sto.ed.
Check the VTEC Cont.ol Syst6m:1. Do the engine control module(ECM)/powertrain control module lPCM) Reset Procedure (see
section 11).2. Stan the engine.3. Warm up the engine to normaloperating temperature (cool-
ing fan comes on).4. Do the Boad Test.*Intermittont tailura, 3y3t.m is OKat thia time.Check for ooor connoctionr o.loose wirea at VTEC oiassurclwitch, VTEC solonoid valvo .ndECM/PCM,
ls OTC P1259 indicated?
Test rhe VTEC Prensure Switch:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the VTEC Pressureswitch 2P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenVTEC pressure switch 2P con-nector terminal No. 1 and No.2.
Replace the VTEC preasure 3witch.ls there continuity?
Te3t the VTEC Pressure SwitchWire:1. Turn the ignition switch ON lll).2. Measure the voltage betweenVTEC press u re switch 2Pconnector No. l and bodyground.
In3poct for en opon or shod toground in thG wi.. bctwoon thoVTEC pro$ur6 switch rnd ECM/PCM l'96 - 9a: C15,'99 - 00: C101.lf tha wiro i3 OK,3ubrtitute aknown-good ECM/PCM andrecheck.
ls there battery voltage?
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VTEC Control System
Troubleshooting Flowchart (cont'd)
VTEC PRESSURE SwlTCH 2PCONNECTOR
Wire side of female(€rmrnats
VTEC SOLENOID VALVE lPCONNECTOR
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Terminal side ofmale terminal
A/T LOW PRESSUREw/PAt{EL07406-0070300
NOTE: Keep measuring time as short aspossible because engine is running with noload (less than one minute).
PRESSURE GAUGEADAPTER07NAJ - P07010A
A/T PRESSURE I{OSE07406 - 0020201
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A/T PRESSURE HOSE.2,210 mm07MAJ - PY&llA andA/T PRESSURE ADAPTER07MAJ - PY,()120
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(From page 6-3)
(To page 6-5)
Test the VTEC Pr6suro SwitchWiro:Nleasure voltage across the VTECpressure switch 2P connector.
. Rcpai. opon in tho wirebrtw.en VTEC pr6.urc switchand G101.. lf th. wir6 b OK, sub.thuto alnown-good ECM/PCM !ndracheck.
ls there baftery voltage?
Te3t the VTEC Solonoid V.lve:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the VTEC solenoidvalve 1P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenthe VTEC solenoid valve 1Pconnector terminal No. 1 andbody ground.
ls there 14 - 30 0?
Te3t tho WEC Solonoid Vatvo:'1. Remove the VTEC pressureswatch and install the specialtool as shown, then reinstallthe VTEC pressure switch.2. Reconnoct the VTEC solenoidvalve 1P connector and VTECpressure switch 2P connector.3, Connect the tachometer (seesection 11).4. Stan the engine.5, Warm up engine to normaloperating temperature (cool,ing fan comes on).6. Check oil pressure at enginespeeds D16Y5 engine: 1,000and 3.000 rpm, D16Y8 engine:1,000,3,000 and 5,000 rpm.
ls pressure below 49 kPa(0.5 kgflcm,, 7 psi)?In.poct the VTEC aolonoid vllvols.c p.g. &6).
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Cylinder HeadRocker Arms
18.
19.
21.
22.
Removal (cont'd)
Remove the timing belt {see page 6-19).
Remove the camshaft pulley and back cover,
CAMSHAFTPULLEYClean when installing.
6x1.0mm8 x 1.25 mm37 N.m (3.8 kgf.m,21 tbtlrlApply engine oilto thebolt threads.
Remove the exhaust manifold {see pages 9-6 and 9_7).
Remove the intake manifold (see pages 9-2 thru 4).
Remove the cylinder head bolts, then remove thecylinder head.
CAUTION: To pr€vent warpage, unsclew lhe bohsin sequonce 1/3 turn at a time; rgpeat tho sequenceuntil all bolts are loosened.
CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS LOOSENING SEOUENGE:
6-30
Removal
1. Loosen the adjusting screws.
2. Unscrew the camshaft holder bolts, then,removethe rocker arm assembly.
NOTE:
a Unscrew the camshaft holder bolts two turns at at,me, in a crisscross pattern, to prevent damao_ing the valves or rocker arm assembly.. When removing the rocker arm assembly, do notremove the camshaft holder bolts. The bolts willkeep the camshaft holders, the springs and therocker arms on the shaft.
CAMSHAFT HOLDER BOLTS LOOSENINGSEOUENCE:
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ADJUSTING SCREWS

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
Replacement (cont'd)
Working from the camshaft side, use the driver andan air hammer to drive the guide about 2 mm (0.1 in)towards the combustion chamber. This will knock offsome of the carbon and make removal easier.
CAUTION:
. Always wear satety goggles or a face shield when
driving valve guides.
. Hold the air hammer directly in line with thevalve guide to prevent damaging the driver.
Turn the head over, and drive the guide out towardthe camshaft side of the head.
VALVE GUIOE ORIVER,5.5 mm07742 - 001 01 00
It a valve guide still won't move, drill it out with a8 mm {5/16 in) bit, then try again.
CAUTION: Drill guides only in extreme cases; you
could damage the cylinder head it the guide breaks.
6. Remove the new guides from the freezer, one at atime, as you need them.
6-42
I7. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the outsideof the new valve guide. Install the guide from thecamshaft side of the head; use the special tool todrive the guide in to the specified insralled height. lfyou have all 16 guides to do, you may have to reheat
the head.
VALVE GUIOEDRIVER,5.5 mm07742 - 0010100
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Valve Guide lnstalled Height:
Intake: 17.85 - 18.35 mm (0.703 - 0.722 inl
Exhausi: 18.65 - 19.15 mm (0.734 - 0.754 in)
VALVE GUIDE

Valves
Camshaft/Rocker Arms and
Camshaft Seal/Pulley
Installation (cont'd)
4. Install the valve spring and valve retainer. then
install the valve spring compressor. Compress the
spring and installthe valve keepers.
NOTE: Place the end of the valve spring with close-
ly wound coils toward the cylinder head.
lCornmercially available)Snap-on CFrll or KD - 3tX'with #32 JAWS
Lightly tap the end of each valve stem two or three
times with a plastic mallet to ensure proper seating
of the valve and valve keepers.
NOTE: Tap the valve stem only along its axis so you
do not bend the stem.
' 6-44
Installation
CAUTION:
. Make sure that all tockers are in alignment with their
valvgs when torquing the rocket assembly bolts,. Valve locknuls should be loosened and adiusting
screws backed off bofore installation.
. To prevont tho rocker arm a$smbly from coming
apad, l6av€ the camshaft holder bohs in the holdeB.
1. After wiping down the camshaft, camshaft seal andjournals in the cylinder head, lubricate both sur-
faces and install the camshaft.
2. Clean and install the oil control orifice with a new
O-ring.
CAMSHAFT SEALSeal housing surface should be dry.Apply a light coat of oil to camshaftand inner lip of seal.
3. Turn the camshaft until its keyway is facing up (No.
piston TDC).
OIL CONTROL ORIFICE

Cylinder Head
4. Apply liquid gasket (Part No. 08718 - 0001 or 08718 -
0003) to the head mating surfaces of the No. 1 and
No.5 camshaft holders.- Apply liquid gasket to the shaded areas
Set the rocker arm assemblY in place and loosely
installthe bolts.- Make sure that the rocker arms are properly posi-
tioned on the valve stems.
Tighten each bolt two turns at a time in the sequence
shown below to ensure that the rockers do not bind
on the valves.
Specitied torquo:
8 mm bolts: 20 N.m (2.0 kgt'm, l/t lbf'ft)
Apply engine oil to the threads.
6 mm bolts: 12 N.m {1.2 kgif'm, 8.7 lbf'ft)
Apply engine oil to the thresds.
6 mm bolts: O, @. @, @
7. Install the back cover. then install the camshaft pul-!
6-45
lnstallation
lnstallthe cylinder head in the reverse order of removal:
NOTE:
. Always use a new head gasket.
. Cylinder head and cylinder block surface must be
clean.
. "UP" mark on the camshaft pulley should be at the top
. Turn the crankshaft so the No. 1 piston is at TDC (see
page 6-20).
. Clean the oil control orifice before installing.
a Do not use the upper cover and lower cover to store
removeo rlems.
Clean the upper cover and lower cover before instal-
taUon.
Cylinder head dowel pins must be aligned.1.
CYUNOER HEAD
PINS
(cont'd)

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
(cont'd)
6-51
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.
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