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3.0L V6 Engine: Specifications Honda Accord VI

Mechanical

Crankcase Capacity

Crankcase capacity is 4.6 qts. (4.4L) including oil filter. After overhaul capacity is 5.6 qts. (5.3L).

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationLbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Bracket-To-Engine32 (44)
A/C Compressor-To-Bracket Bolts16 (22)
Battery Base & Bracket Bolts16 (22)
Camshaft Pulley Bolts66 (90)
Connecting Rod Bolt
First Step14 (20)
Second StepAdditional 90 Degrees
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt181 (245)
Cylinder Head Bolts
First Step29 (39)
Second Step51 (69)
Third Step72 (98)
Distributor Bolt16 (22)
Drive Plate (A/T) Bolts55 (74)
Engine Mounts
Front & Rear Mount-To-Bracket Nut (1)40 (54)
Front & Rear Mount Bracket-To-Engine28 (38)
Side Engine/Transmission Mount Through-Bolt40 (54)
Side Engine Mount-To-Engine Bolts32 (44)
Transmission Mount-To-Transmission Bolt28 (38)
Exhaust Heat Shield Nuts/Bolts16 (22)
Exhaust Manifold Cover Bolts16 (22)
Exhaust Manifold-To-Head Nuts (1)23 (31)
Exhaust Pipe-To-Manifold Nuts (1)40 (54)
Exhaust Pipe-To-TWC Nuts (1)24 (33)
Exhaust Rocker Arm Adjusting Lock Nuts14 (20)
Fuel Pulsation Damper16 (22)
Generator Bracket-To-Engine16 (22)
Generator Mounting Bolts
8 mm10 (14)
10 mm32 (44)
Heated Oxygen Sensor32 (44)
Intake Manifold Nuts/Bolts16 (22)
Main Bearing Bolts
Cap56 (76)
Side29 (39)
Oil Pan Drain Plug32 (44)
Oil Pressure Switch13 (18)
P/S Pump Mounting Nuts18 (24)
Rocker Shaft Bolt18 (24)
Shift Cable Cover Bolts16 (22)
Shift Cable Lock Washer Bolt10 (14)
Throttle Body Bolts16 (22)
Timing Belt Idler Pulley Nut32 (44)
Transmission Drain Plug (18-mm)36 (49)
Valve Adjusting Screw Locknut14 (20)
Water Passage Bolts16 (22)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Battery Ground Cable Bolt104 (12)
Cylinder Head Cover Bolts104 (12)
Oil Pan Baffle Plate Bolt104 (12)
Oil Pan Bolts104 (12)
Oil Pump Bolts104 (12)
PCM Grommet Nut104 (12)
Rear Cover Bolts104 (12)
Shift Cable Mounting Bolts104 (12)
Timing Belt Lower Cover Bolts104 (12)
Timing Belt Rear Upper Cover Bolts104 (12)
Timing Belt Upper Cover Bolts104 (12)
Water Pump Bolts104 (12)
(1) Replace nuts/bolts. DO NOT reuse.
(1)Replace nuts/bolts. DO NOT reuse.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Displacement183 Cu. In. (3.0L)
Bore3.39" (86-mm)
Stroke3.39" (86-mm)
Compression Ratio9.4:1

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN BEARINGS & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Crankshaft
End Play
Standard.0039-.0138 (.100-.350)
Service Limit.0177 (.450)
Total Runout
Standard.0008 (.020)
Service Limit.0012 (.030)
Connecting Rod
Large End Nominal Bore Size2.2047 (56.000)
Small End Bore Size.8650-.8652 (21.970-21.976)
End Play
Standard.0059-.0118 (.150-.300)
Service Limit.0177 (.450)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter2.0857-2.0866 (52.976-53.000)
Journal Oil Clearance
Standard.0008-.0017 (.020-.044)
Service Limit.0020 (.050)
Journal Out-of-Round
Standard.0002 (.005)
Service Limit.0004 (.010)
Journal Taper
Standard.0002 (.005)
Service Limit.0004 (.010)
Main Bearings
Main Journal Diameter2.8337-2.8346 (71.976-72.000)
Journal Oil Clearance
Standard.0008-.0017 (.020-.044)
Service Limit.0020 (.050)
Journal Out-of-Round
Standard.0002 (.005)
Service Limit.0004 (.010)
Journal Taper
Standard.0002 (.005)
Service Limit.0004 (.010)

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS

PISTONS, PISTON PINS & PISTON RINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Pin
Connecting Rod-To-Piston Pin Interference
Standard.00020-.00055 (.0050-.0140)
Service Limit.0007 (.019)
Diameter
Standard.8646-.8648 (21.962-21.965)
Service Limit.8643 (21.954)
Piston-To-Piston Pin Clearance
Standard.00019-.00004 (-.0050-.0010)
Service Limit.00015 (.0040)
Pistons (1)
Diameter
Standard3.3848-3.3852 (85.975-85.985)
Service Limit3.3844 (85.965)
Oversize Piston Diameter
0.010" (0.25 mm)3.3947-3.3951 (86.225-86.235)
0.020" (0.50 mm)3.4045-3.4050 (86.475-86.485)
Rings
End Gap
Top Ring
Standard.0079-.0138 (.200-.350)
Service Limit.0236 (.600)
Second Ring
Standard.0157-.0217 (.400-.550)
Service Limit.0276 (.700)
Oil Ring
Standard.0079-.0276 (.200-.700)
Service Limit.0315 (0.800)
Groove Clearance
Top Ring
Standard.0138-.0024 (.035-.060)
Service Limit.0051 (.130)
Second Ring
Standard.0012-.0022 (.030-.055)
Service Limit.0051 (.130)
(1) Piston diameter is measured .6" (16 mm) from bottom of piston skirt.
(1)Piston diameter is measured .6" (16 mm) from bottom of piston skirt.

PISTONS, PINS & RINGS

CYLINDER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bore
Standard3.3858-3.3864 (86.000-86.015)
Service Limit3.3884 (86.065)
Oversize
0.010" (0.25 mm)3.3957-3.3962 (86.250-86.265)
0.020" (0.50 mm)3.4055-3.4061 (86.500-86.515)
Taper (1).020 (.05)
Reboring Limit.020 (.50)
Block Warpage
Standard.003 (.070)
Service Limit.004 (0.10)
(1) Taper is difference between first and third measurements.
(1)Taper is difference between first and third measurements.

CYLINDER BLOCK

CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
End Play
Standard.0020-.0079 (.050-.200)
Service Limit.0079 (.200)
Oil Clearance
Standard.0020-.0035 (.050-.089)
Service Limit.0059 (.150)
Runout
Standard.0012 (.030)
Service Limit.0016 (.040)
Cam Lobe Height
Standard
Intake
Primary1.3628 (34.615)
Middle1.4256 (36.210)
Secondary1.2279 (31.188)
Exhaust1.5384 (39.076)

CAMSHAFT

ROCKER ARMS & ROCKER ARM SHAFT SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Arm-To-Shaft Clearance
Intake
Standard.0010-.0026 (.026-.067)
Service Limit.0026 (.067)
Exhaust
Standard0.0010-0.0030 (0.026-0.077)
Service Limit0.0030 (0.077)

ROCKER ARMS & ROCKER ARM SHAFT

ENGINE VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Intake Valves
Head Diameter1.335-1.343 (33.90-34.10)
Length4.522-4.533 (114.85-115.15)
Stem Diameter
Standard.2149-.2163 (5.458-5.495)
Service Limit.2148 (5.455)
Margin
Standard.0335-.0453 (.850-1.150)
Service Limit.0250 (.650)
Installed Height
Standard1.841-1.872 (46.75-47.55)
Service Limit1.882 (47.80)
Stem-to-Guide Clearance
Dial Indicator (Wobble Method)
Standard.0016-.0035 (.040-.090)
Service Limit.0063 (0.160)
Stem-to-Guide Clearance
Micrometer (Inner/Outer Diameter Method)
Standard.0008-.0018 (.020-.045)
Service Limit.0031 (.080)
Exhaust Valves
Head Diameter1.137-1.146 (28.90-29.10)
Length4.443-4.455 (112.85-113.15)
Stem Diameter
Standard.2146-.2150 (5.450-5.460)
Service Limit.2134 (5.420)
Margin
Standard.0413-.0531 (1.050-1.350)
Service Limit.0374 (.950)
Installed Height
Standard1.8378-1.8693 (46.680-47.480)
Service Limit1.8791 (47.730)
Stem-to-Guide Clearance
Dial Indicator (Wobble Method)
Standard.0043-.0063 (.110-.160)
Service Limit.0094 (0.240)
Stem-to-Guide Clearance
Micrometer (Inner/Outer Diameter Method)
Standard.0022-.0031 (0.055-0.080)
Service Limit.0047 (0.120)

VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS

CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Valve Seats
Width
Standard0.049-0.061 (1.25-1.55)
Service Limit0.079 (2.00)
Angle45°
Warpage
Normal0.002 (0.05)
Maximum0.008 (0.20)
Service Limit0.008 (0.20)
Head Height4.762-4.766 (120.95-121.05)
Valve Guide
Intake
Inner Diameter
Standard0.2171-0.2177 (5.515-5.530)
Service Limit0.219 (5.55)
Installed Height0.835-0.875 (21.20-22.22)
Valve Spring Free Length2.009 (51.03)
Exhaust
Inner Diameter
Standard0.2171-0.2177 (5.515-5.530)
Service Limit0.219 (5.55)
Installed Height0.812-0.852 (20.63-21.63)
Valve Spring Free Length2.106 (53.48)

CYLINDER HEAD

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