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Engine Mechanical

Engine Lubrication
Special Tools 8-2
Component Location Index 8-3
S y m p t o m Troubleshooting Index 8-5
S y m p t o m Troubleshooting 8-6
L o w Oil Pressure Indicator Circuit Diagram 8-8
Rocker A r m Oil Pressure S e n s o r Replacement 8-9
Oil Pressure Test 8-9
Engine Oil Replacement 8-10
Engine Oil Filter Replacement 8-11
Oil Filter Feed Pipe Replacement 8-12
Oil J e t Replacement 8-13
Oil Jet Bolt Inspection 8-13
Oil Pump Overhaul 8-14
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Special Tools

Ref.No. Tool Number Description Qty

© 07406-0020201 A/T Pressure Hose 1
(D 07406-0070301 A/T Low Pressure Gauge W/Panel 1
(D 07AAA-PLCA100 Oil Filter Wrench 1
© 07MAJ-PY4011A A/T Pressure Hose, 2,210 m m 1
® 07MAJ-PY40120 A/T Pressure Adapter 1
® 07NAJ-P07010A Pressure Gauge Adapter 1

l
© 07OAD-RCAA100 Oil Seal Driver, 64 m m 1
® 07ZAJ-S5AA200 Oil Pressure Hose 1

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Component Location Index

OIL PUMP
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Component Location Index (cont'd)

ROCKER ARM OIL P R E S S U R E S E N S O R

Circuit Diagram, page 8-8 OIL CONTROL
Replacement page 8-9 ORIFICES
Oil Pressure Test, page 8-9 O-RING

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OIL FILTER
BASE/
OIL FILTER
ASSEMBLY

BAFFLE PLATE

OIL FILTER
FEED PIPE
Replacement, page 8-12

OIL PUMP OIL PAN

Removal, page 8-15
Inspection, page 8-16
Installation, page 8-17

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Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Symptom
Excessive engine oil
consumption
Low oil pressure indicator does
not come on w i t h the ignition
switch in ON (II)
Low oil pressure indicator stays
on
Diagnostic procedure Also check for
1. Verify the engine oil filler cap, the oil drain bolt, Check the maintenance
and the oil filter are tight. records, w o r n out
2. Check for oil leaks. engine oil will burn off
3. Check for w o r n valve guide(s) (see page 6-49) at a higher rate
or w o r n valve stem seal(s) (see page 6-47).
4. Check for damaged or w o r n piston ring(s) (see
page 7-20).
5. Check for damaged or w o r n engine internal
parts (cylinder w a l l , pistons, etc.) (see page
7-15).
Do the low oil pressure indicator does not come • Check the engine oil
on with the ignition switch in ON (II) procedure level
(see page 8-6). • A n open in the wire
between the
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powertrain control
module (PCM) and
the rocker arm oil
pressure sensor
1. Check the engine oil level. A wire shorted to
2. Do the low oil pressure indicator stays on ground between the
procedure (see page 8-6). PCM and the rocker
arm oil pressure sensor
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Symptom Troubleshooting

Special Tools Required

Low oil pressure indicator stays on
. Oil Pressure Hose 07ZAJ-S5AA200
. Pressure Gauge Adapter 07NAJ-P07010A 1. Check the engine oil level.
• A/T Low Pressure Gauge W/Panel 07406-0070301
Is the engine oil level normal?
. A/T Pressure Hose, 2,210 m m 07MAJ-PY4011A
• A/T Pressure Adapter 07MAJ-PY40120 YES-Go to step 2.
• A/T Pressure Hose 07406-0020201
NO-Add engine oil to bring the oil level up to normal,
then recheck.
Low oil pressure indicator does not come on
with the ignition switch in ON (II) 2. Remove the rocker arm oil pressure sensor cover (see
step 1 on page 8-9).
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Remove the rocker arm oil pressure sensor (see page
2. Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function 8-9).
(see page 22-334).

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4. Install the oil pressure hose (A), the pressure gauge
Is the gauge control module OK? adapter (B), the A/T low pressure gauge w/panel (C),
the A/T pressure hose, 2,210 m m (D), the A/T pressure
Y E S - G o to step 3.
adapter (E), the A/T pressure hose (F), and the rocker
NO-Replace the gauge control module (see page arm oil pressure sensor (G) to the pressure gauge
22-359). adapter as shown.

3. Completely opens the throttle. NOTE: Always use new O-rings.

4. Check the MAP SENSOR and BARO SENSOR in the
DATA LIST with the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS).

MAP S E N S O R - B A R O SENSOR = " A "

2
Is "A" 19.9 kPa (0.20 kgf/cm , 2.89 psi) or less?

Y E S - G o to step 5.

NO-Replace the powertrain control module (PCM)

(see page 11-250).B

5. Check the ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SENSOR in

the DATA LIST with the HDS.
2
Is it the 19.0 kPa (0.19kgfl cm , 2.76 psi) or less ?

Y E S - U p d a t e the PCM (see page 11-249) if it does not

have the latest software, or substitute a known-good
PCM (see page 11-7), then recheck. If the
symptom/indication goes away w i t h a known-good
PCM, replace the original PCM (see page 1 1 - 2 5 0 ) . !

NO-Replace the rocker arm oil pressure sensor (see O-RING 07406-0020201
page 8 - 9 ) . •

5. W a r m up the engine.

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 6. At the idling of an engine, check the oil pressure
gauge value.

69 kPa (0.7 kgf I cm , 10 psi) or less ?

2

YES-Go to step 7.

NO-Check the following i t e m s : !

• Blocking of oil filter.
• Blocking of oil screen.

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• Check the oil p u m p .
7. Check the ROCKER A R M OIL PRESSURE SENSOR in
the DATA LIST with the HDS.
2
Is the 19.0 kPa (0.19 kgf/cm , 2.76 psi) or less?

YES-Go to step 12.

NO-Go to step 8.

8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

9. J u m p the SCS line w i t h the HDS.

10. Disconnect the PCM connector C (49P).

11. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Does the low oil pressure indicator go off?

YES-Update the PCM (see page 11-249) if it does not

have the latest software, or substitute a known-good
PCM (see page 11-7), then recheck. If the
symptom/indication goes away w i t h a known-good
PCM, replace the original PCM (see page 11-250).B

NO-Replace the gauge control module (see page

22-359).!

12. Check the MAP SENSOR and BARO SENSOR in the

DATA LIST with the HDS.
BARO S E N S O R - M A P SENSOR="A"
Is "A" 19.9 kPa (0.20 kgf I cm , 2.89 psi) or less?
2

YES-Replace the rocker arm oil pressure sensor (see

page 8-2)M
NO-Replace the PCM (see page 11-250).B
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator Circuit Diagram

UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX UNDER-DASH IGNITION SWITCH

FUSE/RELAY BOX
HAI ItnY
No. 1(120 A) No.2(50A) 'BAT x
G20 01 5

- < T \ J > - -CTVJO—

IGI/

IG1 HOT in ON (II)

and START (III)
D2

UNDER-DASH
; No. 10
FUSE/RELAY
(7.5 A)
BOX

P10

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G A U G E CONTROL MODULE

LOW OIL
PRESSURE
INDICATOR

WHT RED
I I
I I
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CANH

f-AAAr-*

- O -
H
POIL VCC2

C12

BLU/YEL YEL/BLU

ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SENSOR

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Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Sensor
Replacement
1. Remove the rocker arm oil pressure sensor cover.
6 x 1.0 mm
12 N m
2. Disconnect the rocker arm oil pressure sensor
connector, then remove the rocker arm oil pressure
sensor.
3. Install the rocker arm oil pressure sensor with a new
O-ring.
4. Connect the rocker arm oil pressure sensor
connector.
5. Install the rocker arm oil pressure sensor cover.
Oil Pressure Test
Special Tools Required
• Oil Pressure Hose 07ZAJ-S5AA200
• Pressure Gauge Adapter 07NAJ-P07010A
• A/T Low Pressure Gauge W/Panel 07406-0070301
• A/T Pressure Hose, 2,210 m m 07MAJ-PY4011A
• A/T Pressure Adapter 07MAJ-PY40120
• A/T Pressure Hose 07406-0020201
If the low oil pressure indicator stays on with the engine
running, check the engine oil level. If the oil level is
correct:
1. Remove the oil pressure sensor cover (see step 1 on
page 8-9).
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2. Remove the rocker arm oil pressure sensor (see page
8-9).
3. Install the oil pressure hose (A), the pressure gauge
adapter (B), the A/T low pressure gauge w/panel (C),
the A/T pressure hose, 2,210 m m (D), the A/T pressure
adapter (E), the A/T pressure hose (F), and the rocker
arm oil pressure sensor (G) to the pressure gauge
adapter as shown.
NOTE: Always use new O-rings.
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Engine Lubrication
Oil Pressure Test (cont'd) Engine Oil Replacement

4. Start the engine. Shut it off immediately if the gauge 1. W a r m up the engine.
registers no oil pressure. Repair the problem before
2. Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.
continuing.
A
5. A l l o w the engine to reach operating temperature (fan 39 N m
comes on at least twice). The pressure should be: (4.0 k g f m , 29 Ibfft)
Do not overtighten.
Engine Oil Temperature: 176 °F (80 °C)
Engine Oil Pressure:
2
At Idle: 69 kPa (0.7 kgf/cm ,
10.0 psi) min.
2
At 3,000 rpm: 490 kPa (5.0 kgf/cm ,
71 psi) min.
6. If oil pressure is not w i t h i n specifications, inspect
these items:

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• Inspect the oil pressure relief valve (see page 8-14).
• Check the oil screen for clogging.
• Inspect the oil p u m p (see page 8-16).

3. Reinstall the drain bolt w i t h a new washer (B).

4. Refill w i t h the recommended oil (see page 3-2).

Capacity
At Oil Change:
4.0 L (4.2 U S qt)
At Oil Change including Filter:
4.3 L (4.5 U S qt)
After Engine Overhaul:
5.0 L (5.3 U S qt)
5. Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check
for oil leakage.

6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

7. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the

data link connector (DLC).

8. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

9. Make sure the HDS communicates w i t h the vehicle

and the powertrain control module (PCM). If it does
not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.

10. Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTICAL w i t h the

HDS.

11. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES w i t h the HDS.

12. Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT

w i t h the HDS.

13. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER w i t h the

HDS.

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14. Select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE with the
HDS.
NOTE: If you changed the ATF at the same time with
the engine oil, select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL
LIFE A N D ATF w i t h the HDS instead.
Engine Oil Filter Replacement
Special Tools Required
Oil Filter Wrench 07AAA-PLCA100
1. Remove the oil filter w i t h the oil filter wrench.
2. Inspect the filter to make sure the rubber seal is not
stuck to the oil filter seating surface of the engine.
3. Inspect the threads (A) and the rubber seal (B) on the
new filter. Clean the seat on the oil filter base, then
apply a light coat of new engine oil to the filter rubber
seal. Use only filters w i t h a built-in bypass system.
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4. Install the oil filter by hand.
5. After the rubber seal seats, tighten the oil filter
clockwise w i t h the oil filter wrench.
Tighten: 3 / 4 Turn Clockwise
Tightening Torque: 12 N m (1.2 k g f m , 8.9 Ibfft)
07AAA-PLCA100
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Engine Lubrication

Engine Oil Filter Replacement Oil Filter Feed Pipe Replacement

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6. If four numbers or marks (1 to 4 or • to • • • • ) are 1. Remove the oil filter (see page 8-11).
printed around the outside of the filter, you can use
2. Remove the oil filter feed pipe.
the following procedure to tighten the filter.
• Spin the filter on until its seal lightly seats against
the oil filter base, and note which number or mark is
at the bottom.
• Tighten the filter by turning it clockwise three
numbers or marks f r o m the one you noted. For
example, if mark • is at the bottom when the seal is
lightly seated, tighten the filter until the mark
• • • • comes around to the bottom.

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Mark w h e n rubber seal Mark after tightening,
is seated.

Number or 1 2 3 4
Mark when or or or or
rubber seal is • • • • • • • •

seated
Number or 4 3 2 1
Mark after or or or or
tightening • • • • • • • •
7. After installation, fill the engine w i t h oil up to the 4. Tighten the oil filter feed pipe to 49 N-m (5.0 k g f m ,
specified level, run the engine for more than 36 Ibfft), then remove the nuts f r o m the oil filter feed
3 minutes, then check for oil leakage. pipe.

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Oil Jet Replacement Oil Jet Bolt Inspection

1. Remove the crankshaft from the engine block (see 1. Remove the oil jet bolt (see page 8-13).
page 7-11).
2. Inspect the oil jet bolt as follows.
2. Remove the oil jet bolt (A), then remove the oil jet (B). • Make sure that a 0.6 m m (0.02 in) diameter drill will
A go through the oil intake (0.7 m m (0.03 in)
16 N-m diameter). Make sure the check ball (A) moves
(1.6 k g f m , 12 Ibfft) smoothly and has a stroke of about 4.0 m m (0.16
A p p l y new engine oil.
in).
• Check the oil jet bolt operation w i t h an air nozzle. It
should take at least 120 kPa (1.2 kgf/cm, 17 psi) to
unseat the check ball.

0.7 m m
(0.03 in)

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3. Carefully install the new oil jet and tighten the oil jet
bolt.

4. Install the crankshaft (see page 7-22).

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Oil Pump Overhaul

Exploded View
6 x 1.0 m m
6.0 N m
(0.6 k g f m , 4.0 Ibfft)

SEALING BOLT
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39 N m
(4.0 k g f m , 29 Ibfft)

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Special Tools Required
• Oil Seal Driver, 64 m m 07OAD-RCAA100
• Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*
• Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment
Program 888-424-6857
6. Install the engine support hanger to the vehicle, and
attach the hook (A) to the engine hanger (B). Tighten
the w i n g nut (C) by hand, to lift and support the
engine/transmission.

Removal
1. Remove the bulkhead cover (see page 20-210).

2. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-31).

3. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump and the P/S

line bracket (see step 6 on page 6-34).

4. Remove the cowl top side cover (A) f r o m both sides.

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7. Remove the t i m i n g belt (see page 6-16).

8. Remove the oil filter base/oil filter assembly (see step

8 on page 7-11).

9. Remove the oil pan (see page 7-10).

10. Remove the oil screen (A).

5. With the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) on its B

side, insert the hanger beam (B) through the opening,
then rotate it over the damper (C).

11. Remove the mounting bolts, then remove the oil

p u m p assembly (B).

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Oil Pump Overhaul (cont'd)

Inspection 4. Check the p u m p housing-to-outer rotor radial

1. Remove the screws f r o m the p u m p housing, then
separate the p u m p housing and the pump cover.
2. Check the inner-to-outer rotor radial clearance
between the inner rotor (A) and the outer rotor (B). If
the inner-to-outer rotor clearance exceeds the service
limit, replace the oil p u m p assembly.
Inner Rotor-to-Outer Rotor Radial
Clearance
Standard (New): 0.04—0.14 mm (0.002
- 0 . 0 0 6 in)
Service Limit: 0.20 mm (0.008 in)
clearance between the outer rotor (A) and the p u m p
housing (B). If the p u m p housing-to-outer rotor radial
clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the oil
p u m p assembly.
Pump housing-to-Outer Rotor Radial
Clearance
Standard (New): 0.10-0.19 mm (0.004
- 0 . 0 0 7 in)
Service Limit: 0.20 mm (0.008 in)

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5. Inspect both rotors and the p u m p housing for scoring
or other damage. Replace the parts, if necessary.

6. Apply liquid thread lock to the p u m p housing screws,

3. Check the p u m p housing-to-rotor axial clearance then install the oil p u m p cover.
between the rotors (A) and the p u m p housing (B). If
7. Check that the oil p u m p turns freely.
the p u m p housing-to-rotor axial clearance exceeds
the service limit, replace the oil p u m p assembly.
Pump housing-to-Rotor Axial
Clearance
Standard (New): 0.02-0.07 mm (0.001
- 0 . 0 0 3 in)
Service Limit: 0.12 mm (0.005 in)

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Installation
1. Remove the old oil seal f r o m the oil pump.
2. Dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.
3. Gently tap in the new oil seal until the oil seal driver,
64 m m bottoms on the pump.
4. Remove all of the old liquid gasket f r o m the oil p u m p
mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes.
5. Clean and dry the oil p u m p mating surfaces.
6. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001,
08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the engine block
mating surface of the oil p u m p and to the inside edge
of the threaded bolt holes. Install the component
within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
NOTE:
• If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the
component must be installed within 4 minutes.
• If too much time has passed after applying the
liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and
residue, then reapply the new liquid gasket.
7. Apply a light coat of new engine oil to the lip of the
crankshaft oil seal, and apply new engine oil to the
new O-ring (A).
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8. Install the dowel pins (B), then align the inner rotor
with the crankshaft, and install the oil pump (C).
9. Clean the excess grease off the crankshaft, and check
the seal for distortion.
10. Install the oil screen (D) with a new O-ring (E).
11. Install the oil pan (see page 7-29).
12. Install the oil filter base/oil filter assembly with a new
O-ring (see step 39 on page 7-28).
13. Install the timing belt (see page 6-18).
14. Remove the engine support hanger f r o m the vehicle.
15. Install the both sides cowl top side lid on the cowl
cover.
16. Install the power steering (P/S) p u m p and the P/S line
bracket (see step 26 on page 6-60).
17. Install the drive belt (see page 4-31).
18. Install the bulkhead cover (see page 20-210).
19. After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before filling
the engine with oil.
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