Honda Civic Service Manual: Pulley End Crankshaft Oil Seal Replacement (Except K24Z7)

1.

Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0), or the vehicle ignition in the OFF mode.

2.

Disconnect and isolate the negative cable with the battery sensor (A) from the battery.

NOTE:

3.

Disconnect the positive cable (D) from the battery.

1.

Remove the battery setting plate (A) and the battery (B).

1.

Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

1.

Remove the right front wheel.

1.

Loosen the water pump pulley mounting bolts.

1.

Move the auto-tensioner (A) counterclockwise to relieve tension from the drive belt (B).

2.

Remove the drive belt.

1.

Disconnect the connector and the cable.

2.

Remove the harness connector (A) and the harness clamps (B).

3.

Remove the alternator.

1.

Remove the water pump pulley.

1.

Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner (A).

2.

Check for oil leaks from the drive belt auto-tensioner damper (B) and check for damage to the damper rubber.

1.

Remove the idler pulley base.

1.

Remove the engine cover.

1.

Disconnect the connecters (A).

2.

Remove the harness holders (B).

1.

Remove the dipstick (A).

2.

Disconnect the breather hose (B).

3.

Remove the cylinder head cover.

1.

Hold the pulley with the holder handle (A) and the crankshaft pulley holder (B).

2.

Remove the bolt with a socket, 19 mm (C) and a breaker bar.

3.

Remove the crankshaft pulley.

1.

Lift and support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.

1.

Remove the ground cable (A), the side engine mount bracket (B), and the side engine mount (C).

1.

Disconnect the PCV hose.

2.

Remove the oil pump.

1.

Remove the pulley end crankshaft oil seal.

1.

Clean and dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.

2.

Apply a light coat of new engine oil to the crankshaft and to the lip of the crankshaft oil seal.

3.

Use the driver handle, 15 x 135 L, and the driver attachment, 60 mm, to drive a new oil seal (A) squarely into the cam chain case to the specified installed height.

4.

Measure the distance between the chain case surface (A) and the oil seal (B).

1.

Check the oil pump oil seal for damage. If the oil seal is damaged, replace the oil seal.

2.

Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pump mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes.

3.

Clean and dry the oil pump mating surfaces.

4.

Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0004 or 08718-0009) to the engine block mating surface of the oil pump, and to the inside edge of the threaded bolt holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

NOTE:

5.

Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0004 or 08718-0009) to the oil pan mating surface of the oil pump, and to the inside edge of the threaded bolt holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

6.

Set the edge of the oil pump (A) on the edge of the oil pan (B) with new O-rings (C).

7.

Install the oil pump on the engine block (D).

8.

Loosely install the dowel bolts (E), then tighten the 8mmbolts (F), the 6 mm bolts (G) and the dowel bolts.

9.

Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the oil pan and oil pump mating surface.

NOTE:

1.

Install the new side engine mount mounting bolts (A) and the side engine mount bracket (B) using a nut and a new bolt, then loosely install the new side engine mount bracket mounting bolts and nut (C).

2.

Install the ground cable (D).

1.

Remove the jack and the wood block.

1.

Loosen the transmission mount bracket mounting bolt and nuts (A).

1.

Loosen the lower torque rod mounting bolt (A).

1.

Tighten the side engine mount bracket mounting bolt and nut.

1.

Tighten the lower torque rod mounting bolt.

1.

Clean the crankshaft pulley (A), the crankshaft (B), the bolt (C), and the washer (D).

2.

Lubricate with new engine oil as shown.

3.

Install the crankshaft pulley (A) onto the crankshaft (B) by aligning the flat sides (C) of the pulley with the flat sides (D) of the inner oil pump gear.

When a new crankshaft or a new pulley bolt is installed

4.

Hold the pulley with the holder handle (A) and crankshaft pulley holder (B), torque the bolt to 180 N·m (18.4 kgf·m, 133 lbf·ft) with a torque wrench and a socket (C), then remove the bolt.

5.

Torque the bolt to 50 N·m (5.1 kgf·m, 37 lbf·ft) with a torque wrench and a socket.

NOTE: Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt. Do not use an impact wrench.

6.

Tighten the bolt an additional 82 °.

When the crankshaft or the pulley bolt is reused

7.

Hold the pulley with the holder handle (A) and crankshaft pulley holder (B), then torque the bolt to 70 N·m (7.1 kgf·m, 52 lbf·ft) with a torque wrench and a socket (C).

NOTE: Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt. Do not use an impact wrench.

8.

Tighten the bolt an additional 90 °.

1.

Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove.

NOTE: Check and, if necessary, replace the head cover gasket.

2.

Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B).

3.

Make sure the head cover gasket is seated securely.

4.

Clean the head cover contacting surfaces with a shop towel.

5.

Remove the old liquid gasket from the top edge matting surfaces of the oil pump (A) and cylinder head (B).

6.

Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0004 or 08718-0009) to the chain case contact areas. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

NOTE:

7.

Install the cylinder head cover.

8.

Tighten the bolts in two steps. In the final step, torque all bolts in sequence to 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft).

NOTE:

9.

Connect the breather hose (A).

10.

Install the dipstick (B).

1.

Install the harness holders (A).

2.

Connect the connecters (B).

1.

Install the engine cover.

1.

Install the idler pulley base.

1.

Install the drive belt auto-tensioner.

1.

Install the water pump pulley.

1.

Install the alternator.

2.

Connect the connector and the cable. Make sure the crimped side of the ring terminal faces away from the alternator when you connect it.

3.

Install the harness connector (A) and the harness clamps (B).

1.

Move the auto-tensioner (A) counterclockwise.

2.

Install the drive belt (B).

1.

Tighten the water pump pulley mounting bolts.

1.

Install the right front wheel.

NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.

1.

Install the battery (A) and the battery setting plate (B).

NOTE: Do not deform the battery setting plate by over-tightening the nuts.

NOTE: If the battery performs abnormally, test the battery.

1.

Clean the battery terminals.

2.

Connect the positive cable (A) to the battery.

NOTE: Always connect the positive side first.

3.

Connect the negative cable and the battery sensor (B) to the battery.

NOTE: To protect the battery sensor connector (C) from damage, do not hold it when installing the negative terminal.

4.

Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.