INTAKE HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G User Guide

Cylinder Head
WEC Rocker Arms Test (cont'dl
'10. Loosen the valve on the regulator, and apply thespecified air pressure.
Specified air pressure:
290 kPa 13.0 kgt/cm', 42 psi)
NOTE: lf the synchronizing piston does not moveafter applying air pressure; move the primary orsecondary rocker arm up and down manually byrotating the crankshaft clockwise.
11. With the specified air pressure applied, move theintake primary rocker arm (A)forthe No, 1 cylinder.The primary rocker arm and secondary rocker arm(B) should move together.
lf the intake secondary rocker arm does not move,
remove the primary and secondary rocker arms asan assembly, and check that the pistons in theprimary and secondary rocker arms move
smoothly. lf any rocker arm needs replacing,
replace the primary and secondary rocker arms asan assembly, and test.
Remove the special tools.
Tighten the camshaft holder mounting bolts lo22N m 12.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft).
Tighten the sealing boltto 20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m,
14 tbf.ft).
Installthe cylinder head cover (see page 6-41).
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VTG Actuator Inspection
'11. Remove the cylinder head cover (see page 6-22lr.
2. Remove the auto-tensioner (see page 6-19).
3. Loosen the rocker arm adjusting screws lsee step 2on page 6-26).
4. Remove the camshaft holder (see step 3 on page 6-
26t.
5. Remove the intake camshaft.
6, Check that the variable valve timing control (VTC)
actuator is locked by turning the VTC actuator
clockwise and counterclockwise. lf the VTC actuatoris not locked, replace the VTC actuator.
7. Seal the advance holes (A)and retard holes (B) in
the No. 1 camshaft journal with tape.
Punch a hole through the tape over one of theadvance holes.

Gylinder Head
IValve Clearance Adjustment (cont'd)
3. Select the correct thickness feeler gauge for the
valves you're going to check.
Intake: 0.21 0.25 mm (0.008-0.010 in.)
Exhaust; 0.28 0.32 mm (0.011 0.013 in.)
Adiusting screw locations:
No. 1
EXHAUST
No. 2 No.3 No. 4
No. 1No.4
4.Insert the feeler gauge {A) between the adjusting
screw (B) and the end ofthe valve stem, and slide it
back and forth; you should feel a slight amount of
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5. lf you feel toomuchortoolittledrag, loosenthe
locknut (A), and turn the adjusting screw {B) until
the drag on the feeler gauge is correct. .
Tighten the locknut, and recheck the clearance.
Repeat the adjustment if necessary
Rotate the crankshaft 180" clockwise (camshaft
pulley turns 90').
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8. Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance
on No. 3 cylinder.

Gylinder Head
Cylinder Head Cover Removal
1. Remove the intake manifold cover.
2. Remove the four ignition coils (see page 4-'18).
3. Remove the dipstick (A) and breather hose (B).
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4, Remove the cylinder head cover
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Gylinder Head Removal
NOTE:. Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors
carefully whlle holding the connector portion.
To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100'F (38"C)
betore loosening the cylinder head bolts.
Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
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2.
3.
Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-6).
Remove the drive belt (see page 4-26).
Remove the intake manifold {see page 9-3).
Remove the air cleaner housing (see step 7 on page
5-2t.
5. Remove the water bypass hose (A).
Remove the exhaust manifold (see page 9-7
Remove the cam chain (see page 6-12).
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8. Remove the engine wire harness connectors and
wire harness clamps from the cylinder head.
. Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
conneclor. Camshaft position (Cl\4P) (top dead center (TDC))
sensor B connector. Camshaft posilion (CMP) sensor A connector
9. Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and heater
hose (B).
'10. Remove the harness holder (A)from the bracket,
then remove the connecting pipe mounting boh {B)
and brake booster vacuum line mounting bolts {C).
(cont'd)
1 1. Remove the water bvpass hose (D).
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NOTE:
Rocker Arms and Shafts Disassembly/Reassembly
ldentify parts as they are removed to ensure reinstallation in original location.
Inspect the rocker shafts and rocker arms (see page 6-28).
The rocker arms must be installed in the same positions if reused.
When removing or installing the rocker arm assembly, do not remove the camshaft holder bolts. The bolts will keep
the holders, springs and rocker arms on the shaft.
Prior to reassembling, clean all the parts in solvent, dry them, and apply lubricant to any contact points.
Bundle the rocker arms with rubber bands to keeD them tooether as a set.
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Cylinder Head
Camshaft Inspection (cont'dl
1.
9.
Unscrew the camshaft holder bolts two turns at a
time, in a crisscross pattern. Then remove the
camshaft holders from the cylinder head.
Lift the camshafts out of the cylinder head, wipe
them clean. then inspect the lift ramps. Replace the
camshaft if any lobes are pitted, scored, or
excessively worn,
Clean the camshaft journal surfaces in the cylinder
head, then set the camshafts back in place. Place a
plastigage strip across each journal.
Install the camshaft holders, then tighten the bolts
to the specified torque as shown in step 2.
Remove the camshaft holders. Measure the widest
portion of plastigage on each journal.
. lf the camshaft-to-holder clearance is within
limits, go to step 1 1.. lf the camshaft-to-holder clearance is beyond the
service limit and the camshaft has been replaced,
replace the cylinder head.. lf the camshaft-to-holder clearance is beyond the
service limit and the camshaft has not been
replaced, go to step 10.
Camshaft-to-Holder Oil Clearance:
Standard (New):
No. 1 Journal:
No.2,3,4,5 Journals:
Service Limit:
0.030 0.069 mm
{0.001 0.003 in-)
0.060*0.099 mm
{0.002 0.004 in.)
0.15 mm {0.006 in.)
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10. Check the total runout with the camshaft supported
on V-blocks,
.lfthetotal runout of the camshaft is within the
service limit, replace the cylinder head.. lf the total runout is beyond the service limit,
replace the camshaft and recheck the camshaft-
to-holder oil clearance. lf the oil clearance is still
beyond the service limit, replace the cylinder
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Camshaft Total Runout:
Standard (New): 0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max.
Service Limit: 0.04 mm {0.002 in.)
11. Measure cam lobe height.
Cam
PRI: Primary
C/C: Cam Chain
SEC: Secondary
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Lobe Heioht Standard (New
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PRI33.925 mm(1.3356 in.)
34.092 mm
\1 .3422 in.l
SEC29.638 mm(1.1668 in.)

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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Valve Seat Reconditioning
1. Inspect valve stem-to-guide clearance (see page 6-
32). lf the valve guides are worn, replace them (see
page 6-33) before cutting the valve seats.
2. Renew the valve seats in the cylinder head using a
valve seat cutter.
Carefully cut a 45'seat, removing only enough
material to ensure a smooth and concentric seat.
Bevel the upper and lower edges at the angles
shown in the illustration.
Check the width of the seat and adjust accordingly.
INTAKE:35"EXHAUST:30'
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4.
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5. Make one more very light pass with the 45" cutter
to remove any possible burrs caused by the other
cutters.
Valve Seat Width:
Standard (New): 1.25 1.55 mm {0.049 0.061 in.)
Service Limit: 2.00 mm (0.079 in.)
6. After resurfacing the seat, inspect for even valve
seating: Apply Prussian Blue compound (A) to the
valve face. Insert the valve in its original location in
the head, then lift it and snap it closed against the
seat several trmes.
1.The actual valve seating surface (B), as shown by
the blue compound, should be centered on the seat.
. lf it is too high (closer to the valve stem), you
must make a second cut with the 67.5' cutter to
move it down, then one more cut with the 45"
cutter to restore seat width.. lf it is too low (close to the valve edge), you must
make a second cut with the 35'cutter (intake
sidel or the 30" cutter (exhaust side) to move it up,
then make one more cut with the 45" cutter to
restore seat width.
NOTE: The final cut should always be made with
the 45'cutter.
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Cylinder Head
8.
Valve Seat Reconditioning (cont'dl
Insen the intake and exhaust valves in the head,
and measure valve stem installed height (A).
Intake Valve Stem Installed Height:
Standard {New):40.8 41.0 mm(1.606 1.614 in.)
Exhaust Valve Stem Installed Height:
Standard (New): 54.6-54.8 mm
|'2.150 -2.157 in.l
lf valve stem installed height is over the standard,
replace the valve and recheck. lf it is still over the
standard, replace the cylinder head; the valve seat
in the head is too deeD.
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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
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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.
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