Checking engine compression Note. After completing this procedure, you must reset the engine control module (ECM), otherwise the ECM will continue to stop the injectors. Zero the ECM Using the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS). 1. Warm up the engine...
Removal and installation of a driving belt 1. Place a wrench on the automatic drive belt tensioner on the top of the engine and slowly turn it in the direction shown, then remove the drive belt starting at tensioner pulley A or water pump pulley B. Note. This...
Checking the automatic drive belt tensioner 1. Turn the ignition switch to the «ON» (II) and make sure the A/C switch is in the «OFF» («Off».) Turn the ignition key to position «OFF». 2. Check the position of the arrow on the auto-tensioner indicator A. Start the...
Engine Oil Pressure Check Note. To carry out the test, you will need special tools: an adapter for mounting and an oil pressure gauge (07406—0030000). Note. If the low oil pressure indicator stays on while the engine is running, check the engine...
Engine oil filter replacement Note. To carry out this procedure, you will need a special tool: an oil filter wrench (07HAA-PJ70100). 1. Remove the service hatch. 2. Remove the old oil filter with an oil filter wrench. 3. Check the filter to make...
Removing the oil pan 1. If the engine has been removed from the vehicle, go to step 12. 2. Remove the drive belt (with air conditioning) 3. Remove the A/C condenser fan shroud (air conditioned). 4. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch relay...
Oil pan installation 1. Remove the remains of the old liquid gasket from the mating surfaces of the oil pump, bolts and their holes. 2. Clean and dry the mating surfaces of the oil pan. 3. Apply an even coat of Liquid Sealant P/N...
Removing the timing chain 1. Remove the front wheels. 2. Remove the engine bottom cover. 3. Remove the automatic drive belt tensioner. 4. Remove the cylinder head cover. 5. Set piston #1 to top dead center (TDC). Label «UP» And on the camshaft...
Timing chain installation 1. Set the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC). Align the top dead center mark (TDC) And on the crankshaft sprocket with pointer B on the engine block. 2. Install the camshaft in the TDC. Label «UP» And on the camshaft...
Removal and installation of the crankshaft pulley Withdrawal 1. Remove the right front wheel. 2. Remove the engine bottom cover. 3. Remove the drive belt. 4. Hold the pulley with handle A and holder B. 5. Remove the bolt with a 19mm C socket and pry bar, then remove...
Removal and installation of the automatic tensioner of the timing drive Withdrawal 1. Remove the timing chain case. 2. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress the auto tensioner. 3. Align the holes on lock A and auto-tensioner B, then insert the 1.0mm diameter calibration pin C...
Removing the cylinder head cover 1. Remove the ignition coil cover. 2. Remove the injector cap. 3. Disconnect sockets of coils of ignition. Remove bolt A securing the wire harness holders, then remove the wire harness retainer B from the bracket. 4....
Checking the VTEC rocker arm 1. Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes, then turn off the ignition. 2. Remove the cylinder head cover. 3. Install piston No. 1 to top dead center (TDC). 4. Rock the No. 1 cylinder inlet A secondary rocker. The...
Installing the cylinder head valve, springs, valve seals 1. Lubricate the valve stems with engine oil. Install the valves in the guide bushings. 2. Make sure the valves move freely up and down. 3. Establish linings under springs on a head of cylinders. 4. Install new valve...
Removing the cylinder head Note. Protect the fenders to prevent damage to the paintwork. To prevent damage, disconnect electrical connectors carefully by holding the connector by its housing. To prevent damage to the cylinder head, wait until the...
Removing the cylinder head valve, springs, valve seals Note. Mark the valves and valve springs as they are removed so that they can be returned to their original positions during installation. 1. Remove the camshaft head. 2. Using a suitable size socket A and a plastic...
Cylinder head valve check 1. Remove valves. 2. Measure each valve in the directions shown. Inlet valve dimensions A Standard (new): 31.85—32.15 mm. To Standard (new): 116.40-117.00 mm. C Standard (new): 5.48-5.49 mm. C Limit value: 5.45 mm....
Checking clearance between cylinder head valve stem and guide bushing 1. Remove valves. 2. Pull the valve approximately 10mm out of its guide, then measure the clearance between the valve stem and guide with a dial gauge while rocking the stem in a perpendicular direction (swing method)....
Replacing the valve guide of the cylinder head 1. Check clearance between valve stem and guide sleeve. 2. As shown in the illustration, use a commercially available air hammer driven valve guide pin A modified to fit the diameter of the valve stems. In most cases,...
Installing the cylinder head valve, springs, valve seals 1. Lubricate the valve stems with new engine oil. Install the valves in the guide bushings. 2. Make sure the valves move freely up and down. 3. Establish linings under springs on a head of cylinders. 4. Install new...