Engine Electrical

Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Ignition coil
Rated voltage
12 V
Firing order
1−3−4−2
Spark plug
Type
NGK: IZFR6K11S
DENSO: SKJ20DR-M11S
Gap
1.0−1.1 mm (0.039−0.043 in.)
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Ignition timing
At idle Check the red mark
In neutral
8±2 ° BTDC
Drive belt
Tension
Auto-tensioner
Alternator
Output
At 13.5 V and normal engine temperature
90 A
Coil (rotor) resistance
At 20 °C (68 °F)
1.84−2.10 Ω
Slip ring O.D.
22.7 mm (0.89 in.)
21.2 mm (0.83 in.)
Brush length
15.5 mm (0.61 in.)
1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Brush spring tension
3.3−4.1 N (0.34−0.42 kgf, 0.75−0.93 lbf)
Starter
Output
1.0 kW, 1.2 kW
Commutator mica depth
0.50−0.80 mm (0.020−0.031 in.)
0.2 mm (0.008 in.)
Commutator runout
0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max.
0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Commutator O.D.
28.0 mm (1.10 in.)
27.0 mm (1.06 in.)
Brush length
14.0−14.5 mm (0.55−0.57 in.)
9.0 mm (0.35 in.)
Brush spring tension
13.7−17.7 N (1.40−1.80 kgf, 3.09−3.97 lbf)


Engine Assembly

Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Compression
Pressure
Check the engine with the starter cranking
Minimum
880 kPa (9.0 kgf/cm 2 , 128 psi)
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Maximum variation
200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm 2 , 28 psi)
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Cylinder Head

Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Head
Warpage
———
0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
Height
114.95−115.05 mm (4.526−4.530 in.)
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Camshaft
End play
0.05−0.25 mm (0.002−0.010 in.)
0.4 mm (0.02 in.)
Camshaft-to-holder oil clearance
0.045−0.084 mm (0.0018−0.0033 in.)
0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Total runout
0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max.
0.04 mm (0.002 in.)
Cam lobe height
Intake, primary
35.754 mm (1.4076 in.)
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Intake, secondary A
35.358 mm (1.3920 in.)
———
Intake, secondary B
36.027 mm (1.4184 in.)
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Exhaust
35.813 mm (1.4100 in.)
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Valve
Clearance (cold)
Intake
0.18−0.22 mm (0.007−0.009 in.)
———
Exhaust
0.23−0.27 mm (0.009−0.011 in.)
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Stem O.D.
Intake
5.48−5.49 mm (0.2157−0.2161 in.)
5.45 mm (0.215 in.)
Exhaust
5.45−5.46 mm (0.2146−0.2150 in.)
5.420 mm (0.213 in.)
Stem-to-guide clearance
Intake
0.02−0.05 mm (0.0008−0.0020 in.)
0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
Exhaust
0.05−0.08 mm (0.0020−0.0031 in.)
0.11 mm (0.004 in.)
Valve seat
Width
Intake
0.85−1.15 mm (0.033−0.045 in.)
1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
Exhaust
1.25−1.55 mm (0.049−0.061 in.)
2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
Stem installed height
Intake
67.2−67.4 mm (2.646−2.654 in.)
67.7 mm (2.665 in.)
Exhaust
58.4−58.6 mm (2.299−2.307 in.)
58.9 mm (2.319 in.)
Valve spring
Free length
Intake
55.31 mm (2.178 in.)
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Exhaust
56.97 mm (2.243 in.)
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Valve guide
I.D.
Intake
5.51−5.53 mm (0.217−0.218 in.)
5.55 mm (0.219 in.)
Exhaust
5.51−5.53 mm (0.217−0.218 in.)
5.55 mm (0.219 in.)
Installed height
Intake
18.25−18.75 mm (0.719−0.738 in.)
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Exhaust
18.25−18.75 mm (0.719−0.738 in.)
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Rocker arm
Arm-to-shaft clearance
Intake
0.019−0.050 mm (0.0007−0.0020 in.)
0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
Exhaust
0.019−0.050 mm (0.0007−0.0020 in.)
0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)


Engine Block

Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Block
Warpage of deck
0.07 mm (0.003 in.) max.
0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
Bore diameter
81.000−81.015 mm (3.1890−3.1896 in.)
81.070 mm (3.1917 in.)
Bore taper
———
0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Reboring limit
———
0.25 mm (0.01 in.)
Piston
Skirt O.D. at 14 mm (0.55 in.) from bottom of skirt
80.980−80.990 mm (3.1881−3.1886 in.)
80.93 mm (3.186 in.)
Clearance in cylinder
0.010−0.035 mm (0.0004−0.0014 in.)
0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Ring groove width
Top
1.23−1.24 mm (0.048−0.049 in.)
1.26 mm (0.050 in.)
Second
1.22−1.23 mm (0.047−0.048 in.)
1.25 mm (0.049 in.)
Oil
2.005−2.020 mm (0.0789−0.0795 in.)
2.05 mm (0.081 in.)
Piston ring
Ring-to-groove clearance
Top
0.045−0.070 mm (0.0018−0.0028 in.)
0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
Second
0.035−0.060 mm (0.0014−0.0024 in.)
0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
Ring end gap
Top
0.20−0.35 mm (0.008−0.014 in.)
0.60 mm (0.024 in.)
Second
0.40−0.55 mm (0.016−0.022 in.)
0.70 mm (0.028 in.)
Oil
0.20−0.70 mm (0.008−0.028 in.)
0.80 mm (0.031 in.)
Piston pin
O.D.
19.960−19.964 mm (0.7858−0.7860 in.)
19.960 mm (0.7858 in.)
Pin-to-piston clearance
−0.004 to +0.003 mm (−0.00016 to +0.00012 in.)
0.006 mm (0.0002 in.)
Connecting rod
Pin-to-rod clearance
0.005−0.015 mm (0.0002−0.0006 in.)
0.02 mm (0.0008 in.)
Small-end bore diameter
19.969−19.975 mm (0.7862−0.7864 in.)
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Large-end bore diameter
48.0 mm (1.89 in.)
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End play installed on crankshaft
0.15−0.35 mm (0.006−0.014 in.)
0.45 mm (0.018 in.)
Crankshaft
Main journal diameter
54.976−55.000 mm (2.1644−2.1654 in.)
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Rod journal diameter
44.976−45.000 mm (1.7707−1.7716 in.)
———
Rod/main journal taper
0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) max.
0.010 mm (0.0004 in.)
Rod/main journal out-of-round
0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) max.
0.010 mm (0.0004 in.)
End play
0.10−0.35 mm (0.004−0.014 in.)
0.45 mm (0.018 in.)
Runout
0.03 mm (0.0012 in.) max.
0.04 mm (0.0016 in.)
Crankshaft bearing
Main bearing-to-journal oil clearance
0.018−0.034 mm (0.0007−0.0013 in.)
0.045 mm (0.0018 in.)
Rod bearing clearance
0.024−0.042 mm (0.0009−0.0017 in.)
0.055 mm (0.0022 in.)


Engine Lubrication

Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Engine oil
Capacity
Engine overhaul
4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Oil change including filter
3.7 L (3.9 US qt, 3.3 Imp qt)
Oil change without filter
3.5 L (3.7 US qt, 3.1 Imp qt)
Oil pump
Inner-to-outer rotor clearance
0.02−0.16 mm (0.001−0.006 in.)
0.20 mm (0.008 in.)
Pump housing-to-outer rotor clearance
0.100−0.175 mm (0.0039−0.0069 in.)
0.20 mm (0.008 in.)
Pump housing-to-rotor axial clearance
0.02−0.07 mm (0.001−0.003 in.)
0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Oil pressure with oil temperature at 80 °C (176 °F)
At idle
70 kPa (0.7 kgf/cm 2 , 10 psi) min.
At 3,000 rpm (min −1 )
340 kPa (3.5 kgf/cm 2 , 50 psi) min.


Cooling System

Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Radiator
Coolant capacities (including engine, heater, hoses, and reservoir)
Use genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Engine overhaul
6.8 L (1.80 US gal, 1.50 Imp gal)
Coolant change
5.3 L (1.40 US gal, 1.17 Imp gal)
Reservoir
Coolant capacity
0.5 L (0.13 US gal, 0.11 Imp gal)
Radiator cap
Opening pressure
93−123 kPa (0.95−1.25 kgf/cm 2 , 14−18 psi)
Thermostat
Opening temperature
Begins to open
80−84 °C (176−183 °F)
Fully open
95 °C (203 °F)
Valve lift at fully open
8.0 mm (0.31 in.) min.


Fuel and Emissions

Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Fuel pressure regulator
Pressure with fuel pressure gauge connected
380−430 kPa (3.9−4.4 kgf/cm 2 , 55−63 psi)
Fuel tank
Capacity
50 L (13.2 US gal, 11.0 Imp gal)
Engine idle
Idle speed without load
In neutral
670±50 rpm (min −1 )
Idle speed with high electrical load
(A/C switch ON, temperature set to Max Cool, blower fan on High, rear window defogger ON, and headlights on high beam)
In neutral
750±50 rpm (min −1 )
Idle CO
0.1 % max.


Clutch (PHE4 Manual Transmission)

Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Clutch pedal
Height from floor
RHD type
149 mm (5.87 in.)
———
LHD type
149 mm (5.87 in.)
———
Stroke
120−130 mm (4.72−5.12 in.)
———
Play
10−18 mm (0.39−0.71 in.)
———
Disengagement height from floor
RHD type
67 mm (2.64 in.)
———
LHD type
67 mm (2.64 in.)
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Flywheel
Runout on clutch mating surface
0.05 mm (0.002 in.) max.
0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Clutch disc
Rivet head depth
1.35−1.95 mm (0.053−0.077 in.)
0.3 mm (0.01 in.)
Thickness
7.8−8.4 mm (0.30−0.33 in.)
6.0 mm (0.24 in.)
Pressure plate
Warpage
0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max.
0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Height of diaphragm spring fingers
Measured with feeler gauge and special tool
0.6 mm (0.02 in.) max.
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)


Clutch (PJD4 Manual Transmission)

Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Flywheel
Runout on clutch mating surface
0.45 mm (0.018 in.) max.
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Clutch disc
Rivet head depth
1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
0.3 mm (0.01 in.)
Thickness
7.6−8.0 mm (0.299−0.315 in.)
6.0 mm (0.24 in.)
Pressure plate
Warpage
0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max.
0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Height of diaphragm spring fingers
Measured with feeler gauge and special tool
0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
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