Honda Civic Service Manual: Engine Oil Pan Removal and Installation (K24Z7)

1.

Warm up the engine.

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Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).

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

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Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.

2.

Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B) and torque to specification.

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Remove both front wheels.

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Remove the steering joint cover (A).

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Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center telescopic position.

2.

Hold the lower slide shaft (A) on the column with a piece of wire (B) between the joint yoke (C) of the lower slide shaft and the joint yoke (D) of the upper shaft to prevent the lower slider shaft from pulling out.

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Loosen the steering joint bolt (A).

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Center the steering wheel spoke angle.

2.

Install a commercially available steering wheel holder tool (A).

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Remove the steering joint bolt (A).

2.

Disconnect the steering joint (B) from the pinion shaft.

NOTE:

1.

Remove the flange nut (A) while holding the respective joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C).

2.

Remove the stabilizer link (D).

1.

Remove the flange bolt and the self-locking nuts on both sides.

2.

Separate the lower arm using a pry bar on both sides.

1.

Attach the universal lifting eyelet to the cylinder head.

2.

Install the engine support hanger as shown.

3.

Attach the hook to the slotted hole in the universal lifting eyelet.

4.

Tighten the wing nut (A) by hand, and lift and support the engine/transmission.

NOTE: Be careful when working around the windshield.

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Remove the lower torque rod mounting bolts.

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Loosen the mid stiffener mounting bolt (A) on both sides.

2.

Loosen the front subframe mounting bolts (A) on both sides.

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Remove the lower torque rod bracket.

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Remove the clutch case cover and the transmission mounting bolts.

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Remove the bolts securing the oil pan.

2.

Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the engine block in the places shown.

3.

Remove the oil pan.

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

2.

Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.

3.

Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0004 or 08718-0009) to the engine block mating surface of the oil pan and to the inner threads of the bolt holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

NOTE:

4.

Install the oil pan on the engine block.

5.

Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step, torque all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft). Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the each side of crankshaft pulley and the flywheel/drive plate.

NOTE:

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Install the clutch case cover and the transmission mounting bolts.

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Install the lower torque rod bracket using new bolts.

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Loosely install the new front subframe mounting bolts (A) on both sides.

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Loosely install the new lower torque rod mounting bolts.

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Remove the engine support hanger.

2.

Remove the universal lifting eyelet.

1.

Loosen the lower torque mount mounting bolt.

2.

Tighten the lower torque rod mount mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.

1.

Connect the lower arm (A) to the knuckle on both sides using new flange bolt and new self-locking nuts.

2.

After lightly tightening all three fasteners, tighten them to the specified torque in the following order; the nut on the front (B), the nut on the rear (C), then the bolt (D).

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Install the stabilizer link (A) on the stabilizer bar (B) with the joint pins set at the center of their range of movement on both sides.

2.

Install the new self-locking nut (C) on both sides.

3.

Tighten it to the specified torque while holding the respective joint pin (D) with a hex wrench (E) on both sides.

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Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt.

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Cut the wire (A).

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Remove the steering wheel holder tool (A).

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Set the rack in the straight ahead driving position.

2.

Slip the lower end of the steering joint (A) onto the pinion shaft (B).

NOTE:

3.

Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft.

4.

Loosely install the steering joint bolt (C).

5.

Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft.

6.

Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated.

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Tighten the steering joint bolt (A) to the specified torque.

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Install the steering joint cover (A) in the sequence shown.

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Install both front wheels.

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

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Refill the engine with the recommended engine oil.

For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:

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Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.

2.

Make sure the suspension is not modified.

3.

Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the tire repair kit, the spare tire, the jack, and the tools are in place on the vehicle.

4.

Check the tire size and tire pressure according to tire information.

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

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Check the caster angle.

USA and Canada models

Mexico models

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

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Check the camber angle.

USA and Canada models

Mexico models

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

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Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic positions.

2.

Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a steering wheel holder tool.

3.

Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.

Front toe-in: 0±2 mm (0±0.08 in)

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Except '12 models

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Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure the turning angle of both wheels.

USA and Canada models

Mexico models

2.

If the measurement is not within the specifications, even up both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting the front toe.

3.

If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

'12 models

1.

Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure the turning angle of both wheels.

USA and Canada models

Mexico models

2.

If the measurement is not within the specifications, even up both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting the front toe.

3.

If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

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Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3.

Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.

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Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface, with the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.

2.

Select VSA ADJUSTMENT, then select ALL SENSORS with the HDS, and follow the screen prompts.

NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.

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Select EPS ADJUSTMENT, then select EPS STEERING ANGLE SENSOR VALUE CLEAR and follow the screen prompts on the HDS.

NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.

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After doing all procedures, select the individual maintenance item you wish to reset with the HDS..