check engine HONDA CIVIC 2002 7.G Owner's Manual

Installation:
1. Install the VTC actuator and exhaust camshaft
sprocket.
2. Apply engine oil to the th reads of the VTC actuato r
mounting bolt and exhaust camshaft mounting bolt,
then install them.
3. Hold the camshaft with an open-end wrench, then
tighten the bolts.
Specified torque:
VTC actuator mounting bolt:
113 N.m (11.5 kgl.m,83 lbl.ft)
Exhaust camshaft sprocket mounting bolt:
72 N m (7.3 kgf.m, 53 lbf.ft)
4. Install the cam chain {see page 6-15).
1,
Cylinder Head Inspection for
Warpage
Remove the cylinder head {see page 6-23).
Inspect the camshaft (see page 6-29).
Check the cylinder head for warpage. Measure
along the edges, and three ways across the center.
. 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 the cylinder head.. Maximum resurface limit is 0.2 mm (0.008 in,)
based on a height of 104 mm (4.09 in.).
Cylinder Head Height;
Standard {New}: 103.95 104.05 mm
{4.093 4.096 in.}
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Cylinder Head
Valve Guide Replacement (cont'dl
Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the outside
of the new valve guide. Install the guide from the
camshaft side of the head; use the special tool to
drive the guide in to the specified installed height
(A) o{the guide (B). lf you have all 16 guidesto do,
you may have to reheat the head.
Valve Guide Installed Height:
Intake: 15.2 16.2 mm (0.598-0.638 in.)
Exhaust: 15.5 16.5 mm (0.610-0.650 in.)
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10.Coat both reamer and valve guide with cutting oil.
Rotate the reamer clockwise the full length of the
valve guide bore.
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Continue to rotate the reamer clockwise while
removing it from the bore.
Thoroughly wash the guide in detergent and water
to remove any cutting residue.
Check the clearances with a valve (see page 6 32).
Verify that a valve slides in the intake and exhaust
valve guides without exening pressure.
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Valves, Springs, and Valve Seals Installation
Special Tools Required
Valve spring compressor attachment 07VAE-00101 0A
1. Coat the valve stems with engine oil. lnstall the
valves in the valve guides.
2. Check that the valves move up and down smoothly.
Installthe spring seats on the cylinder head.
Install the new valve seals (A) using the valve guide
seal installer (B).
NOTE: The exhaust valve seal (C) has a black spring(D), and the intake valve seal (E) has a white spring(F). They are not interchangeable.
6.
lnstallthe valve spring. Place the end ofthe valve
spring with closely wound coils toward the cylinder
n eao.
Install the valve retainer.
Installthe valve spring compressor, Compress the
spring, and install the valve keepers. Remove the
valve spring compressor.
Lightly tap the end of each valve stem two or three
times with a plastic mallet (A) to ensure proper
seating of the valve and valve keepers. Tap the
valve stem only along its axis so you do not bend
the stem.
7.
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14. Installthe water bvpass hose.
15. Installthe air cleaner housing (see step 37 on page
5-15).
16. Installthe intake manifold (see page 9-5).
17. Installthe exhaust manifold (see page 9-7).
'18. Installthe cam chain (see page 6-15).
19. Adjust the valve clearance (seepage6-9).
20. Installthe drive belt (see page 4-26).
21. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with
sandpaper, then assemble them and apply grease
to prevent corrosion.
22. After installation, checkthatall tubes, hosesand
connectors are installed correctly.
23. Inspectforfuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch ON
{ll) {do not operate the starter) so that the fuel pump
runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel
line. Repeat thls operation two or three times, then
check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
24. Refillthe radiator with engine coolant, and bleed
air from the cooling system with the heater valve
open (see page 10-6).
25. Inspect the idle speed (see page 11-'138).
26. Inspect the ignition timing (see page 4-17).
Gylinder Head Cover lnstallation
1. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the
groove.
2. Installthe head cover gasket (A) in the groove of
the cylinder head cover (B).
Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry.
Apply liquid gasket. P/N 08718-0009, on the chain
case and the No.5 rocker shaft holder mating areas.
NOTE: Do not install the parts if 5 minutes or more
have elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead,
reapply liquid gasket after removing old residue.
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9.
10.
Install the four ignition coils (see page 4-'18).
Check that all tubes, hoses, and connectors are
installed correctly.
lnstallthe intake manifold cover.11.
6x 1,0 mm'12 N.m {1.2 kgf m.8.7 tbf.ftl
12. After assemblv, wait at least 30 minutes before
filling the engine with oil.
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Engine Block
Crankshaft Main Bearing Replacement
Main Bearing Clearance Inspection
1. To check main bea ring-to-jou rna I oil clearance.
remove the lower block and bearing halves (see
page 1 -12)..
2, Clean each main journal and bearing half witha
clean shop towel.
3. Place one strip of plastigage across each main
lou rnal.
4. Reinstallthe bearings and lower block, then torque
the bolts to 29 N.m {3.0 kgf.m,22 lbf.ft) + 56'.
NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft during
Inspeclton.
5. Remove the lower block and bearings again, and
measure the widest part of the plastigage.
Main Bearing-to-Journal Oil Clearance
No. 1,2, 4,5 Journals:
Standard (New): 0.017 0.041 mm
Service Limit:
No.3 Journal:
10.0007 0.0016 in.l
0.050 mm {0.0020 in.)
Standard {Newl: 0.025 - 0.049 mm(0.0010 0.0019 in.)
Service Limit: 0.055 mm (0.0022 in.l
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6. lf the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow,
remove the crankshaft. and remove the upper half
ofthe bearing. Install a new, complete bearing with
the same color code{s), and recheck the clearance.
Do not file, shim, or scrape the bearings or the caps
to adjust clearance.
7. lf the plastigage shows the clearance is still
incorrect, try the next larger or smaller bearing (the
color listed above or below that one), and check
again. lf the proper clearance cannot be obtained
by using the appropriate larger or smaller bearings,
replace the crankshaft and start over.

8.
9.
lf the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow,
remove the upper half of the bearing, install a new,
complete bearing with the same color code(s), and
recheck the clearance. Do not file. shim, or scrape
the bearings or the caps to adjust clearance.
lf the plastigage shows the clearance is still
incorrect, try the next larger or smaller bearing (the
color listed above or below that one), and check
clearance agaln. lf the proper clearance cannot be
obtained by using the appropriate larger or smaller
bearing, replace the crankshaft and stan over.
Rod Bearing Selection
1. Inspect each connecting rod for cracks and heat
damage.
Connecting Rod Big End Eore Code Locations
2. Each rod has a tolerance range from 0 0.024 mm
(0.0009 in.), in 0.006 mm (0.0002 in.) increments,
depending on the size of its big end bore. lt's then
stamped with a number or bar (1, 2,3 or 4/1, ll,lll, ol
llll) indicating the range. You may find any
combination of numbers and bars in any engine.(Half the number or bar is stamped on the bearing
cap, the other half on the rod.)
lf you can't read the code because of an
accumulation of oil and varnish. do not scrub it
with a wire brush or scraper. Clean it only with
solvent or detergent.
Normal Bore Size: 48.0 mm 11.89 in.l
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Engine Block
Block and Piston Inspection (cont'd)
Scored or scratched cylinder bores must be honed.
Check the top of the block for warpage. Measure
along the edges and across the center as shown.
Engine Block Warpage
Standard lNew): 0.07 mm (0.003 in.) max.
Service Limit: 0.10 mm (0.004 in.l
PRECISION STRAIGHT EDGE
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7. Calculate the difference between the cylinder bore
diameter and the plston diameter. lf the clearance
is near or exceeds the service limit, inspect thepiston and cvlinder block for excessive wear.
Piston-to-Cylinder Clearance
Standard lNew): 0.020 0.040 mm
{0.0008 0.0016 in.)
Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 in.l
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Piston Ring Replacement
1. Remove the piston {rom the cylinder block (see
page 7 -121.
2. Using a ring expander (A), remove the old piston
rings (B).
3. Clean all ring grooves thoroughly with a squared-
off broken ring or ring groove cleaner with a blade
to fit the pislon grooves. The top and 2nd ringgrooves are 1.2 mm (0.05 in,)wide. The oil ringgroove is 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) wide. File down a blade
lf necessary. Do not use a wire brush to clean the
ring grooves, or cut the ring grooves deeper with
the cleaning tools.
NOTE: lf the piston is to be separated from the
connecting rod, do not install new rings yet.
4. Using a piston, push a new ring (A) into the
cylinder bore 15-20 mm {0.6-0.8 in.) from the
bottom.
15 20 mm (0.6 0.8 in.)
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Measure the piston ring end-gap (B) with a feelerga uge:
. lf the gap istoo small, checkto see if you have
the proper rings for your engine.. lf the gap istoo large, recheckthecylinder bore
diameter against the wear limits (see slep 4 onpage 7-15).. lf the bore is overthe service limit, the cylinder
block must be rebored.
Piston Ring End-Gap
Top Fing
Standard (Newl: 0.20 0.35 mm(0.008 0.014 in.l
Service Limit: 0.60 mm (0.024 in..
Second Ring
Standard (New): 0.40-0.55 mm
{0.016 0.022 in.)
Service Limit: 0.70 mm (0.028 in.)
Oil Ring
REKEN manufactured ring
Standard (Newl: 0.25 0.65 mm(0.010 0.026 in.l
Service Limit: 0.75 mm (0.030 in.)
FEDERAL MOGUL manufactured rino
Standard lNew): 0.20 0.70 mm
{0.008 0.028 in.}
Service Limit: 0.80 mm (0.031 in.)
B
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Piston Installation
lf the crankshaft is already installed
1. Setthe crankshaftto bottom dead center (BDC) for
each cylinder.
2. Remove the connecting rod caps, then install the
ring compressor, and check that the bearing is
securely in place,
3. Position the arrow {A) facing the cam chain side of
rne engtne.
Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in
using the wooden handle of a hammer (A).
N4aintain downward force on the ring compressor(B) to prevent the rings from expanding before
entering the cylinder bore.
Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and
check the connecting rod-to-crank journal
alignment before pushing the piston into place.
Check the connecting rod bearing clearance withplastigage (see page 7-8).
lnspect the connecting rod bolts (see page 7 241.
Apply engine oil to the bolt threads, then install the
rod caps with bearings. Torque the bolts to 20 N.m
{2.0 kgf m, 14 lbf ft) + 90'.
6.
7.
2.
1.
lf the crankshaft is not installed
Remove the connecting rod caps. then install the
ring compressor, and check that the bearing is
securely in place.
Position the arrow (A)facing the cam chain side of
Ine engrne.
Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in
using the wooden handle of a hammer (A),
Maintain downward force on the ring compressor(B) to prevent the rings from expanding before
entering the cylinder bore.
4. Position all pistons attop dead center.
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