HONDA Civic (MA, MB) 1.

6i SR D16Y8

Timing belt: removal/installation

General
Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
(1.00)
Timing belt: removal/installation
General
Removal
Before disconnecting
Disconnect the batterythe battery cable, check the audio system security code
Turn thecheck
Always crankshaft
the timing
to TDC
marks
for before
cylindertiming
1 belt removal
(1.00)
Align the timing marks on the crankshaft pulley and timing cover
(2.00)

Remove the front wheels

Remove the front splash guard
Remove the power steering pump but do not disconnect the lines
(3.00)
Timing belt: removal/installation
General
Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
(1.00)

Remove the power steering belt

Remove the air-conditioning drive belt idler pulley
Remove the idler pulley bracket
(4.00)

Loosen the adjustment bolt

Remove the air-conditioning drive belt
Loosen the alternator bolts
Remove the alternator belt
(5.00)
Timing belt: removal/installation
General
Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
(1.00)

Remove the dipstick

Remove the valve cover
Remove the timing belt upper cover
(6.00)

Use a trolley jack to support the engine

Note: Put a wooden block between the sump and the jack
Remove the engine support
(19.00)
Timing belt: removal/installation
General
Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
(1.00)

Remove the crankshaft pulley

Use the special tools (07JAA-0010101A, 07JAB-0010200, 07JAB-0010400)
(8.00)

Remove the timing belt lower cover

(10.00)
Timing belt: removal/installation
General
Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
(1.00)

Remove the dipstick tube

(11.00)
Timing belt: removal/installation
General
Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
(1.00)

If necessary
Remove the crankshaft position sensor
(12.00)

Loosen the tensioner 180°

Turn the tensioner away from the timing belt
Removal
Timing belt: removal/installation
General
Tighten the tensioner pulley bolt
Before disconnecting
Remove the timing belt
the battery cable, check the audio system security code

Installation
Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
(1.00)
Check that cylinder 1 is still at TDC
Check the crankshaft timing marks
(13.00)

Align the camshaft gearwheel marks as shown

(14.00)

Fit the timing belt anti-clockwise, starting at the crankshaft gearwheel

Loosen the tensioner 180°
Check that tension is applied to the belt
Tighten the tensioner pulley bolt

Removal
Timing belt: removal/installation
General
Fit the timing belt lower cover (10 Nm)
(10.00)
Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
(1.00)

Refit the timing belt upper cover (10 Nm)

(6.00)
Timing belt: removal/installation
General
Fit the crankshaft position sensor
Refit the
Before disconnecting
dipstick tubethe battery cable, check the audio system security code
(11.00)
Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
(1.00)

Fit the crankshaft pulley (20 Nm + 90°)

Use the special tools (07JAA-0010101A, 07JAB-0010200, 07JAB-0010400)
(8.00)

Removal
Timing belt: removal/installation
General
Turn the engine 6 revolutions by hand
Before disconnecting
Loosen the tensioner 180°
the battery cable, check the audio system security code
Turn thecheck
Always crankshaft
the timing
anti-clockwise
marks before
by three
timingteeth
belt on
removal
the camshaft pulley
(1.00)
Tighten the tensioner pulley bolt (44 Nm)
(15.00)

Loosen the crankshaft pulley

Tighten the crankshaft pulley (181 Nm)
Check the crankshaft timing marks
(2.00)
Timing belt: removal/installation
General
Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
(1.00)

Check the camshaft timing marks

(14.00)

Note: Repeat the procedure if the marks are outside the specified area
Refit the valve cover (10 Nm)
Refit the engine support (74 Nm)
(19.00)
Removal
Timing belt: removal/installation
General
Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
(1.00)

Refit the power steering fluid reservoir bracket

Remove the jack
Refit the dipstick
Refit the alternator belt
Tighten the alternator
(5.00)

Refit the air-conditioning drive belt

Refit the idler pulley bracket

Removal
Timing belt: removal/installation
General
Refit the air-conditioning drive belt idler pulley
(4.00)
Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
(1.00)

Refit the power steering pump belt

(3.00)

Refit the power steering pump (24 Nm)

Refit the front splash guard
Refit the front wheels
Reconnect the battery

Torque settings
Power steering pump: (24 Nm)
Idler pulley: (24 Nm)
Removal
Timing belt: removal/installation
Generalhead:
Cylinder (10 Nm)
Before disconnecting
Timing belt covers: the battery
(10 Nm)
cable, check the audio system security code
Tensioner
Always check
pulley:
the timing marks
(44before
Nm) timing belt removal
(1.00)
Crankshaft pulley: (181 Nm)
Alternator locking bolt: (24 Nm)
Alternator: (45 Nm)
Engine support: (74 Nm)

Special tools
Socket wrench: (17 mm (07JAA-0010101A))
(16.00)

Handle: (07JAB-0010200)
Pulley holder attachment: (07JAB-0010400)
(17.00)
Timing belt: removal/installation
General
Before disconnecting the battery cable, check the audio system security code
Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
(1.00)

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