Engine assembly procedure (Honda Civic 6)

Before you begin assembling the engine, make sure you have all the necessary parts, materials and tools, which include the following:

a) Standard set of locksmith tools;
b) 1/2-inch drive torque wrench;
c) Piston ring tool;
d) Piston ring crimping tool;
e) Short sections of fuel hose for fitting onto the connecting rod bearing cap studs;
f) Plastigage measuring kit;
g) Set of blade type feeler gauges;
h) Fine-tooth file;
i) Fresh engine oil;
j) Assembly engine or molybdenum disulphate based lubricant;
k) Gasket sealant;
l) Sealant for fixing threaded connections.

To save time and minimize the number of problems that may arise, assemble the engine in the following order:

a) Connecting rod and piston assemblies (engines B18C1, B18C5, D16Y5, D16Y7 and D16Y8);
b) Crankshaft and main bearings;
c) Rear crankshaft oil seal with holder;
d) Connecting rod and piston assemblies (engine B18B1);
e) Oil sump deflector;
f) Oil pump with oil pickup;
g) Oil sump;
h) Cylinder head;
i) Camshaft and rocker arm assembly;
j) Water pump;
k) Timing belt with timing drive toothed wheels;
l) Intake manifold and exhaust manifold;
m) Front cover sections;
n) Cylinder head cover;
o) Flywheel/drive disc.