Piston Installation; If The Crankshaft Is Already Installed; If The Crankshaft Is Not Installed - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

• Piston Installation
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If the crankshaft is already installed
1. Set the crankshaft to bottom dead center 18DCI for
each cylinder.
2. Remove the connecting rod caps, then install the
ring compressor, and check that the bearing is
securely in place.
3. Position the arrow IAI facing the cam chain side of
the engine.
A
4. Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in
using the wooden handle of a hammer IAI.
Maintain downward force on the ring compressor
181 to preventthe rings from expanding before
entering the cylinder bore.
B . . .
~A
5. Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and
check the connecting rod-ta-crank journal
alignment before pushing the piston into place.
6. Check the connecting rod bearing clearance with
plastigage Isee page 7-81.
7. Inspectthe connecting rod bolts Isee page 7-241.
8. Apply engine oil to the bolt threads, then install the
rod caps with bearings. Torque the bolts to 20 N·m
12.0 kgf.m, 14lbf·ftl
+
90°.
If the crankshaft is not installed
1. Remove the connecting rod caps, then install the
ring compressor, and check that the bearing is
securely in place.
2. Position the arrow IAI facing the cam chain side of
the engine.
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A
3. Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in
using the wooden handle of a hammer IAI.
Maintain downward force on the ring compressor
181 to prevent the rings from expanding before
entering the cylinder bore.
B . . .
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A
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4. Position all pistons attop dead center.
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