Honda Civic Service Manual: Valve Clearance Adjustment (K24Z7)

NOTE: Set the wiper arms to the auto-stop position before removal.

1.

Remove the cowl top wiper covers (A).

2.

Remove the wiper arms (B).

1.

Remove the side cowl cover (A).

2.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

1.

Remove the center cowl cover (A).

2.

Disconnect the windshield washer tube (B).

3.

If necessary, remove the hood rear seal (C).

1.

Remove the under cowl panel (A).

1.

Remove the engine cover.

1.

Remove the ignition coil cover.

1.

Remove the ignition coils.

1.

Remove the cylinder head cover.

1.

Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The punch mark (A) on the VTC actuator and the punch mark (B) on the exhaust camshaft sprocket should be at the top. Align the TDC marks (C) on the VTC actuator and the exhaust camshaft sprocket.

3.

Insert the feeler gauge (A) between the adjusting screw (B) and the end of the valve stem on the No.1 cylinder, and slide it back and forth; you should feel a slight amount of drag.

4.

If you feel too much or too little drag, loosen the locknut with the locknut wrench and the adjuster, and turn the adjusting screw until the drag on the feeler gauge is correct.

5.

Tighten the locknut to the specified torque, and recheck the clearance. Repeat the adjustment if necessary.

6.

Rotate the crankshaft 180 ° clockwise (camshaft pulley turns 90 °).

7.

Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance on the No. 3 cylinder.

8.

Rotate the crankshaft 180 ° clockwise (camshaft pulley turns 90 °).

9.

Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance on the No. 4 cylinder.

10.

Rotate the crankshaft 180 ° clockwise (camshaft pulley turns 90 °).

11.

Check and, if necessary, adjust the valve clearance on the No. 2 cylinder.

1.

Check the spark plug seals for damage. If any seals are damaged, replace them.

2.

Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the groove.

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

3.

Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the cylinder head cover (B). Make sure the head cover gasket is seated securely.

4.

Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the chain case and the No.5 rocker shaft holder.

5.

Clean the head cover contacting surfaces with a shop towel.

6.

Apply liquid gasket, (P/N 08718-0004 or 08718-0009) on the chain case and the No. 5 rocker shaft holder mating areas (A). Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

NOTE: If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.

7.

Set the spark plug seals (A) on the spark plug tubes. Place the cylinder head cover (B) on the cylinder head, then slide the cover slightly back and forth to seat the head cover gasket.

8.

Inspect the spark plug seals for damage.

9.

Inspect the cover washers (C). Replace any washer that is damaged or deteriorated.

10.

Tighten the bolts in two steps. In the final step torque bolts, in sequence, to 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft).

NOTE:

1.

Install the ignition coils.

1.

Install the ignition coil cover.

1.

Install the engine cover.

1.

Install the side cowl cover (A).

2.

The left side is shown; repeat on the right side.

1.

If necessary, install the hood rear seal (A).

2.

Connect the windshield washer tube (B).

3.

Install the center cowl cover (C).

1.

Install the under cowl panel (A).

NOTE: Set the wiper arms to the auto-stop position before installation.

1.

Install the wiper arms (A).

2.

Install the cowl top wiper covers (B).