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Engine Electrical System

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Ignition coil	Rated voltage		12V
	Primary winding resistance	At 68°F (20°C)	F23A1 and F23A4 engines: 0.45-0.55 ohms F23A5 engine: 0.63-0.77 ohms
	Secondary winding resistance	At 68°F (20°C)	F23A1 and F23A4 engines: 16.8-25.2 kohms F23A5 engine: 12.8-19.2 kohms
	Firing order		1-3-4-2
Ignition wire	Resistance	At 68°F (20°C)	25 kohms max.
Sparkplug	Type	'98-99 models	NGK:ZFR5F-11 DENSO: KJ16CR-L11
	Type	'00-01 models	NGK:PZFR5F-11 DENSO: PKJ16CR-L11
	Gap	'98-99 models	1.0-1.1 mm (0.039-0.043 in.)
	Gap	'00-01 models	1.0-1.1 mm (0.039-0.043 in.)	1.3 mm (0.051 in.)
Ignition timing		At idle (check the red mark)	M/T (in neutral): 12 ± 2° BTDC at 700 ± 50 rpm
Ignition timing		At idle (check the red mark)	A/T (in N or P): 12 ± 2° BTDC at 700 ± 50 rpm
Alternator belt NOTE: Adjust a new belt to the new belt spec, run the engine for 5 minutes, then readjust it to the used belt spec.	Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbs) applied mid-way between pulleys	Without A/C (with A/C, see "Compressor belt" in the A/C table)	Used belt: 10.5-12.5 mm (0.41-0.49 in.)
			New belt: 8.0-10.0 mm (0.31-0.39 in.)
	Tension (measured with belt tension gauge)	Without A/C (with A/C, see "Compressor belt" in the A/C table)	Used belt: 290-440 N (30-45 kgf, 66-99 lbs)
	Tension (measured with belt tension gauge)		New belt: 540-740 N (55-75 kgf, 120-170 lbs)
Alternator	Output	At 13.5 V and normal engine temperature	F23A1 engine: 80 A
			F23A4 engine: 90 A
			F23A5 engine: 80A
	Coil (rotor) resistance	At 68°F (20°C)	2.8-3.0 kohms
	Slip ring O.D.		14.4 mm (0.57 in.)	14.0 mm (0.55 in.)
	Brush length		10.5 mm (0.41 in.)	1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
	Brush spring tension		2.9-3.5 N (0.66-0.79 lbs)
Starter for M/T (DENSO)	Output		1.2 kW
	Commutator mica depth		0.5-0.8 mm (0.020-0.031 in.)	0.2 mm (0.008 in.)
	Commutator runout		0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max.	0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
	Commutator O.D.		29.9-30.0 mm (1.177-1.181 in.)	29.0 mm (1.142 in.)
	Brush length		15.0-15.5 mm (0.59-0.61 in.)	10.0 mm (0.39 in)
	Brush spring tension (new)		14 - 20 N (1.4 - 2.0 kgf, 4.0 - 5.3 lbs)
Starter for A/T (MITSUBA)	Output		1.4 kW
	Commutator mica depth		0.4-0.6 mm (0.016-0.020 in.)	0.2 mm (0.008 in.)
	Commutator runout		0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max.	0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
	Commutator O.D.		28.0-28.1 mm (1.102-1.106 in.)	27.5 mm (1.083 in.)
	Brush length		15.8-16.2 mm (0.62-0.64 in.)	11.0 mm (0.43 in.)
	Brush spring tension (new)		16-18 N (1.6-1.8 kgf, 3.5-4.0 lbs)

NOTE
Adjust a new belt to the new belt spec, run the engine for 5 minutes, then readjust it to the used belt spec.

Engine Electrical Specifications

Cylinder Head

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Head	Warpage			0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Head	Height		99.95-100.05 mm (3.935-3.939 in.)
Camshaft	End play		0.05-0.15 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)	0.5 mm (0.02 in.)
	Camshaft-to-holder oil clearance		0.050-0.089 mm (0.0020-0.0035 in.)	0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
	Total runout		0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max.	0.04 mm (0.002 in.)
	Cam lobe height	VTEC intake, primary	37.775 mm (1.4872 in.)
		VTEC intake, mid	39.725 mm (1.5640 in.)
		VTEC intake, secondary	34.481 mm (1.3575 in.)
		VTEC exhaust	38.366 mm (1.5105 in.)
		Intake	38.339 mm (1.5094 in.)
		Exhaust	37.716 mm (1.4849 in.)
Valves	Clearance (cold)	Intake	0.24-0.28 mm (0.009-0.011 in.)
	Clearance (cold)	Exhaust	0.28-0.32 mm (0.011-0.013 in.)
	Stem O.D.	Intake	5.485-5.495 mm (0.2159-0.2163 in.)	5.455 mm (0.2148 in.)
	Stem O.D.	Exhaust	5.450-5.460 mm (0.2146-0.2150 in.)	5.420 mm (0.2134 in.)
	Stem-to-guide clearance	Intake	0.020-0.045 mm (0.0008-0.0018 in.)	0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
	Stem-to-guide clearance	Exhaust	0.055-0.080 mm (0.0022-0.0031 in.)	0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Valve seats	Width	Intake	1.25-1.55 mm (0.049-0.061 in.)	2.00 mm (0.079 in.)
	Width	Exhaust	1.25-1.55 mm (0.049-0.061 in.)	2.00 mm (0.079 in.)
	Stem installed height	Intake	46.75-47.55 mm (1.841-1.872 in.)	47.80 mm (1.882 in.)
	Stem installed height	Exhaust	46.68-47.48 mm (1.838-1.869 in.)	47.73 mm (1.879 in.)
Valve springs	Free length	VTEC intake	51.08 mm (2.011 in.)
		VTEC exhaust	55.58 mm (2.188 in.)
		Intake	53.66 mm (2.113 in.)
		Exhaust	55.58 mm (2.188 in.)
Valve guides	I.D.	Intake	5.515-5.530 mm (0.2171-0.2177 in.)	5.55 mm (0.219 in.)
	I.D.	Exhaust	5.515-5.530 mm (0.2171-0.2177 in.)	5.55 mm (0.219 in.)
	Installed height	Intake	21.20-22.20 mm (0.835-0.874 in.)
	Installed height	Exhaust	20.63-21.63 mm (0.812-0.852 in.)
Rocker arms	Arm-to-shaft clearance	Intake	0.026-0.067 mm (0.0010-0.0026 in.)	0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
Rocker arms	Arm-to-shaft clearance	Exhaust	0.018-0.054 mm (0.0007-0.0021 in.)	0.08 mm (0.003 in.)

Cylinder Head Specifications

Engine Block

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Block	Warpage of deck		0.07 mm (0.003 in.) max.	0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
	Bore diameter	A or I	86.010-86.020 mm (3.3862-3.3866 in.)	86.070 mm (3.3886 in.
	Bore diameter	B or II	86.000-86.010 mm (3.3858-3.3862 in.)	86.070 mm (3.3886 in.
	Bore taper			0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
	Reboring limit			0.25 mm (0.01 in.)
Piston	Skirt O.D. at 16.0 mm (0.63 in.) from bottom of skirt	No letter	85.980-85.990 mm (3.3850-3.3854 in.)	85.970 mm (3.3846 in.
	Skirt O.D. at 16.0 mm (0.63 in.) from bottom of skirt	Letter B	85.970-85.980 mm (3.3846-3.3850 in.)	85.960 mm (3.3842 in.
	Clearance in cylinder		0.020-0.040 mm (0.0008-0.0016 in.)	0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
	Ring groove width	Top	1.220-1.230 mm (0.0480-0.0484 in.)	1.25 mm (0.049 in.)
		Second	1.220-1.230 mm (0.0480-0.0484 in.)	1.25 mm (0.049 in)
		Oil	2.805-2.825 mm (0.1104-0.1112 in)	2.85 mm (0.112 in.)
Piston rings	Ring-to-groove clearance	Top	0.035-0.060 mm (0.0014-0.024 in.)	0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
	Ring-to-groove clearance	Second	0.030-0.055 mm (0.0012-0.0022 in.)	0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
	Ring end gap	Top	0.20-0.35 mm (0.008-0.014 in,)	0.60 mm (0.024 in.)
		Second	0.40-0.55 mm (0.016-0.022 in.)	0.70 mm (0.028 in.)
		Oil	0.20-0.70 mm (0.008-0.028 in.)	0.80 mm (0.031 in.)
Piston pin	O.D.		21.962-21.965 mm (0.8646-0.8648 in.)	21.954 mm (0.8643 in.
Piston pin	Pin-to-piston clearance		0.0050- +0.0010 mm (-0.00020- +0.00004 in.)	0.004 mm (0.0002 in.)
Connecting rod	Pin-to-rod clearance		0.005-0.014 mm (0.0002-0.0006 in.)	0.019 mm (0.0007 in.)
	Small-end bore diameter		21.970-21.976 mm (0.8650-0.8652 in.)
	Large-end bore diameter	Nominal	48.0 mm (1.89 in.)
	End play installed on crankshaft		0.15-0.30 mm (0.006-0.012 in.)	0.40 mm (0.061 in.)
Crankshaft	Main journal diameter	No. 1 journal No. 2 journal No. 4 journal	54.980-55.004 mm (2.1646-2.1655 in.)
		No. 3 journal	54.976-55.000 mm (2.1644-2.1654 in.)
		No. 5 journal	54.992-55.016 mm (2.1650-2.1660 in.)
	Rod journal diameter		44.976-45.000 mm (1.7707-1.7717 in.)
	Rod/main journal taper		0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) max.	0.006 mm (0.0002 in.)
	Rod/main journal out-of-round		0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) max.	0.006 mm (0.0002 in.)
	End play		0.10-0.35 mm (0.004-0.014 in.)	0.45 mm (0.018 in.)
	Runout		0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max.	0.04 mm (0,002 in.)
Crankshaft bearings	Main bearing-to-journal oil clearance F23A1 (1000001 ~, 2000001 ~, 3000001 ~, 4000001~), F23A4 (1000001 ~, 2000001 ~, 3000001 ~, 4000001~), F23A5 (1000001 ~, 2000001 ~, 3000001 ~, 4000001~), F23A1 (3400001 ~, 4400001 ~), F23A4 (3400001 ~, 4400001~) engines	No. 1 journal	0.021-0.045 mm (0.0008-0.0018 in.)	0.050 mm (0.0020 in.)
		No. 2 journal	0.021-0.045 mm (0.0008-0.0018 in.)	0.050 mm (0.0020 in.)
		No. 3 journal	0.025-0.049 mm (0.0010-0.0019 in.)	0.055 mm (0.0022 in.)
		No. 4 journal	0.021-0.045 mm (0.0008-0.0018 in.)	0.050 mm (0.0020 in.)
		No. 5 journal	0.009-0.033 mm (0.0004-0.0013 in.)	0.040 mm (0.0016 in.)
	Main bearing-to-journal oil clearance F23A1 (3600001 ~, 4500001), F23A4 (3500001 ~, 4500001), F23A5 (3500001 ~, 4500001) engines	No. 1 journal	0.025-0.049 mm (0.0010-0.0019 in.)	0.055 mm (0.0022 in.)
		No. 2 journal	0.025-0.049 mm (0.0010-0.0019 in.)	0.055 mm (0.0022 in.)
		No. 3 journal	0.021 -0.045 mm (0.0008-0.0018 in.)	0.050 mm (0.0020 in.)
		No. 4 journal	0.013-0,037 mm (0.0005-0.0015 in.)	0.045 mm (0.0018 in.)
		No. 5 journal	0.009-0.033 mm (0.0004-0.0013 in.)	0.040 mm (0.0016 in.)
	Main bearing-to-journal oil clearance F23A1 (2500001 ~), F23A4 (2600001 ~) engines	No. 1 journal	0.013-0.037 mm (0.0005-0.0015 in.)	0.045 mm (0.0018 in.)
		No. 2 journal	0.021 -0.045 mm (0.0008-0.0018 in.)	0.050 mm (0.0020 in.)
		No. 3 journal	0.025-0.049 mm (0.0010-0.0019 in.)	0.055 mm (0.0022 in.)
		No. 4 journal	0.013-0.037 mm (0.0005-0.0015 in.)	0.045 mm (0.0018 in.)
		No. 5 journal	0.009-0.033 mm (0.0004-0.0013 in.)	0.040 mm (0 0016 in.)
	Rod bearing clearance		0.021-0.049 mm (0.0008-0.0019 in.)	0.060 mm (0.0024 in.)
Balancer shafts	Journal diameter	No. 1 journal, front shaft	42.722-42.734 mm (1.6820-1.6824 in.)	42.71 mm (1.681 in.)
		No. 1 journal, rear shaft	20.938-20.950 mm (0.8243-0.8248 in.)	20.92 mm (0.824 in.)
		No. 2 journal, front and rear shafts	38.712-38.724 mm (1.5241-1.5246 in.)	38.70 mm (1.524 in.)
		No. 3 journal, front and rear shafts	34.722-34.734 mm (1.3670-1.3675 in.)	34.71 mm (1.367 in.)
	Journal taper		0.005 mm (0.0002 in.)
	End play	Front shaft	0.10-0.40 mm (0.004-0.016 in.)
	End play	Rear shaft	0.04-0.15 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)
	Total runout		0.02 mm (0.001 in.)	0.03 mm (0.001 in.)
	Shaft-to-bearing oil clearance	No. 1 journal, front shaft No. 3 journal, front and rear shafts	0.066-0.098 mm (0.0026-0.0039 in.)	0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
		No. 1 journal, rear shaft	0.050-0.075 mm (0.0020-0.0030 in.)	0.09 mm (0.004 in.)
		No. 2 journal, front and rear shafts	0.076-0.108 mm (0.0030-0.0043 in.)	0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
Balancer shaft bearings	I.D.	No. 1 journal, front shaft	42.800-42.820 mm (1.6850-1.6858 in.)	42.83 mm (1.686 in.)
		No. 1 journal, rear shaft	21.000-21.013 mm (0.8268-0.8273 in.)	21.02 mm (0.828 in.)
		No. 2 journal, front and rear shafts	38.800-38.820 mm (1.5276-1.5283 in.)	38.83 mm (1.529 in.)
		No. 3 journal, front and rear shafts	34.800-34.820 mm (1.3701-1.3709 in.)	34.83 mm (1.371 in.)

Engine Block Specifications

Engine Cooling System

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
Radiator	Coolant capacity (Includes engine, heater, hoses, and reservoir)	M/T: engine overhaul	7.0 l (7.4 US qt, 6.2 lmp qt)
		M/T: coolant change	5.5 l (5.8 US qt, 4.8 lmp qt)
		A/T: engine overhaul	6.9 l (7.3 US qt, 6.1 lmp qt)
		A/T: coolant change	5.4 l (5.7 US qt, 4.8 lmp qt)
Reservoir	Coolant capacity		0.6 l (0.6 US qt, 0.5 lmp qt)
Radiator cap	Opening pressure		93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm 2 , 14-18 psi)
Thermostat	Opening temperature	Begins to open	169-176°F (76-80°C)
	Opening temperature	Fully open	194°F (90°C)
	Valve lift at fully open		8.0 mm (0.31 in.) min.
Radiator fan switch A	Thermo switch "ON" temperature		196-203°F (91-95°C)
Radiator fan switch A	Thermo switch "OFF" temperature		Subtract 5 - 15°F (3-8°C) from actual "ON" temperature

Cooling Specifications

Fuel System & Emission System

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
Fuel pressure regulator	Pressure with regulator vacuum hose disconnected		320-370 kPa (3.3-3.8 kgf/cm 2 , 47-54 psi)
Fuel tank	Capacity		64.8 l (17.1 US gal, 14.3 lmp gal)
Engine idle	Idle speed with headlights and radiator fan off	M/Tin neutral	700 ± 50 rpm
	Idle speed with headlights and radiator fan off	A/T in N or P	700 ± 50 rpm
	Fast idle	M/T in neutral	1,400 ± 50 rpm
	Fast idle	A/T in N or P	1,400 ± 50 rpm
	Idle CO %		0.1 max.

Fuel & Emissions Specifications

Clutch System

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Clutch pedal	Height	From the floor	190 mm (7.5 in.)
	Stroke		141-151 mm (5.6-5.9 in.)
	Play		9-15 mm (0.4-0.6 in.)
	Disengagement height	From the floor	96 mm (3.8 in.) min.
Flywheel	Runout on clutch mating surface		0.05 mm (0.002 in.) max.	0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Clutch disc	Rivet head depth		1.650-1.225 mm (0.065-0.089 in.)	0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
Clutch disc	Rivet head thickness		8.5-9.1 mm (0.33-0.36 in.)	6.0 mm (0.24 in.)
Pressure plate	Warpage		0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max.	0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Pressure plate	Height of diaphragm spring fingers	Measure with feeler gauge and special tool	0.6 mm (0.02 in.) max.	0.8 mm (0.03 in.)

Clutch Specifications

Manual Transmission & Differential

Manual Transmission & Differential Specifications Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Transmission oil Capacity Use Honda MTF For fluid change: 1.9 l (2.0 US qt, 1.7 lmp qt) For overhaul: 2.0 6 (2.1 US qt, 1.8 lmp qt) Mainshaft End play 0.10-0.16 mm (0.004-0.006 in.) Adjust Diameter of ball bearing contact area 27.977-27.990 mm (1.1015-1.1020 in.) 27.940 mm (1.1000 in.) Diameter of needle bearing contact area 37.984-38.000 mm (1.4954-1.4961 in.) 37.930 mm (1.4933 in.) Diameter of ball bearing contact area 27.987-28.000 mm (1.1018-1.1024 in.) 27.940 mm (1.1000 in.) Runout 0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max. 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) Mainshaft 3rd and 4th gears I.D. 43.009-43.025 mm (1.6933-1.6939 in.) 43.080 mm (1.6961 in.) End play 0.06-0.21 mm (0.002-0.008 in.) 0.30 mm (0.012 in.) Thickness 3rd gear 32.42-32.47 mm (1.276-1.278 in.) 32.3 mm (1.27 in.) 4th gear 30.92-30.97 mm (1.217-1.219 in.) 30.8 mm (1.21 in.) Mainshaft 5th gear I.D. 43.009-43.025 mm (1.6933-1.6939 in.) 43.080 mm (1.6961 in.) End play 0.06-0.21 mm (0.002-0.008 in.) 0.30 mm (0.012 in.) Thickness 30.92-30.97 mm <1.217 - -1.219 in.) 30.8 mm (1.21 in.) Countershaft Diameter of needle bearing contact area 38.000-38.015 mm (1.4961-1.4967 in.) 37.950 mm (1.4941 in.) Diameter of ball bearing and needle bearing contact area 24.987-25.000 mm (0.9837-0.9843 in.) 24.940 mm (0.9819 in.) Diameter of 1st gear contact area 39.984-40.000 mm (1.5742-1.5748 in.) 39.930 mm (1.5720 in.) Runout 0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max. 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) Countershaft 1st gear I.D. 46.009-46.025 mm (1.8114-1.8120 in.) 46.08 mm (1.814 in.) End play 0.06-0.23 mm (0.002-0.009 in.) 0.23 mm (0.009 in.) Thickness 32.95-33.00 mm (1.297-1.299 in.) -- Countershaft 2nd gear I.D. 47.009-47.025 mm (1.8507-1.8514 in.) 47.08 mm (1.854 in.) End play 0.10-0.15 mm (0.004-0.006 in.) 0.18 mm (0.007 in.) Thickness 28.92-28.97 mm (1.139-1.141 in.) - Countershaft 2nd gear spacer collar I.D. 36.48-36.49 mm (1.4362-1.4366 in.) 36.50 mm (1.437 in.) O.D. 41.989-42.000 mm (1.6531-1.6535 in.) 41.94 mm (1.651 in.) Length 29.07-29.09 mm (1.1445-1.1453 in.) - Mainshaft 4th and 5th gears spacer collar I.D. 31.002-31.012 mm (1.2205-1.2209 in.) 31.06 mm (1.223 in.) O.D. 37.989-38.000 mm (1.4956-1.4961 in.) 37.94 mm (1.494 in.) Length A 56.45-56.55 mm (2.222-2.226 in.) - B 26.03-26.08 mm (1.025-1.027 in.) 26.01 mm (1.024 in.) Reverse idler gear I.D. 20.016-20.043 mm (0.7880-0.7891 in.) 20.09 mm (0.7909 in.) Gear-to-reverse gear shaft clearance 0.036-0.084 mm (0.0014-0.0033 in.) 0.160 mm (0.0063 in.) Synchro ring Ring-to-gear clearance (ring pushed against gear) 0.85-1.10 mm (0.033-0.043 in.) 0.40 mm (0.016 in.) Dual cone synchro Outer synchro ring-to-synchro cone clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.5-1.0 mm (0.02-0.04 in.) 0.3 mm (0.01 in.) Synchro cone-to-gear clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.5-1.0 mm (0.02-0.04 in.) 0.3 mm (0.01 in.) Outer synchro ring-to-gear clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.95-1.68 mm (0.037-0.066 in.) 0.6 mm (0.02 in.) Shift fork Finger thickness 6.2-6.4 mm (0.24-0.25 in.) - Fork-to-synchro sleeve clearance 0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in.) 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) Reverse shift fork Pawl groove width 13.0-13.3 mm (0.51-0.52 in.) - Fork-to-reverse idler gear clearance 0.5-1.1 mm (0.02-0.04 in.) 1.8 mm (0.07 in.) Groove width at A 7.05-7.25 mm (0.278-0.285 in.) - at B 7.4-7.7 mm (0.29-0.30 in.) - Fork-to-5th/reverse shift shaft clearance at A 0.05-0.35 mm (0.002-0.014 in.) 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) at B 0.4-0.8 mm (0.02-0.03 in.) 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) Shift arm I.D. 15.973-16.000 mm (0.6289-0.6299 in.) - Shift arm-to-shaft clearance 0.005-0.059 mm (0.0002-0.0023 in.) - Shift fork diameter at contact area 12.9-13.0 mm (0.508-0.512 in.) - Shift arm-to-shift fork shaft clearance 0.2-0.5 mm (0.008-0.020 in.) 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) Select lever Shaft outer diameter 15.941-15.968 mm (0.6276-0.6287 in.) - Shaft arm cover clearance 0.032-0.102 mm (0.0013-0.0040 in.) - Shift lever 0. D. 15.941-15.968 mm (0.6276-0.6287 in.) - Transmission housing clearance 0.012-0.122 mm (0.0005-0.0048 in.) - Interlock Bore diameter 16.00-16.05 mm (0.630-0.632 in.) - Shift arm clearance 0.032-0.109 mm (0.0013-0.0043 in.) - M/T differential carrier Pinion shaft contact area I.D. 18.000-18.018 mm (0.7087-0.7094 in.) - Carrier-to-pinion shaft clearance 0.017-0.047 mm (0.0007-0.0019 in.) 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) Driveshaft and intermediate shaft contact area I.D. 28.005-28.025 mm (1.1026-1.1033 in.) - Carrier-to-driveshaft clearance 0.025-0.066 mm (0.0010-0.0026 in.) 0.12 mm (0.005 in.) Carrier-to-intermediate shaft clearance 0.055-0.091 mm (0.0022-0.0036 in.) 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) Tapered roller bearing starting torque (preload) 1.4-2.5 N.m (14-26 kgf.cm, 12-23 lbf.in) Adjust M/T differential pinion gear Backlash 0.05-0.15 mm (0.002-0.006 in.) -- I.D. 18.042-18.066 mm (0.7103-0.7113 in.) - Pinion gear-to-pinion shaft clearance 0.055-0.095 mm (0.0022-0.0037 in.) 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)

Automatic Transmission & Differential

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)	Capacity	Honda ATF-Z1	For fluid change: 2.5 l (2.6 US qt, 2.2 lmp qt) For overhaul: 6.1 l (6.4 US qt, 5.4 lmp qt)
ATF pressure	Line pressure	At 2,000 rpm in N or P position	850-910 kPa (8.7-9.3 kgf/cm 2 ,120-130 psi)	800 kPa (8.2 kgf/cm 2 ,120 psi)
	4th clutch pressure	At 2,000 rpm in D 4 position	840-920 kPa (8.6-9.4 kgf/cm 2 ,120-130 psi)	790 kPa (8.1 kgf/cm 2 ,120 psi)
	3rd clutch pressure	At 2,000 rpm in D 4 position	840-920 kPa (8.6-9.4 kgf/cm 2 ,120-130 psi)	790 kPa (8.1 kgf/cm 2 ,120 psi)
	2nd clutch pressure	At 2,000 rpm in 2 position	840-920 kPa (8.6-9.4 kgf/cm 2 ,120-130 psi)	790 kPa (8.1 kgf/cm 2 ,120 psi)
	1st clutch pressure	At 2,000 rpm in 1 position	840-920 kPa (8.6-9.4 kgf/cm 2 ,120-130 psi)	790 kPa (8.1 kgf/cm 2 ,120 psi)
Stall speed	Check with vehicle on level ground	F23A1/F23A4 engines		2,400-2,700 rpm
Stall speed	Check with vehicle on level ground	F23A5 engine		2,350-2,650 rpm
Clutches	Clutch end plate-to-top disc clearance	1st		1.15-1.35 mm (0.045-0.053 in.)
		2nd		0.7-0.9 mm (0.028-0.035 in.)
		3rd		0.6-0.8 mm (0.024-0.031 in.)
		4th		0.4-0.6 mm (0.016-0.024 in.)
	Clutch return spring free length	1st, 2nd	45.7 mm (1.80 in.)	43.7 mm (1.72 in.)
	Clutch return spring free length	3rd, 4th	33.5 mm (1.32 in.)	31,5 mm (1.24 in.)
	Clutch disc thickness		1.94 mm (0.076 in.)
	Clutch plate thickness	1st	2.0 mm (0.079 in.)	When discolored
		2nd	2.3 mm (0.091 in.)	When discolored
		3rd	2.6 mm (0.102 in.)	When discolored
		4th	2.3 mm (0.091 in.)	When discolored
	1st and 2nd clutch end plate thickness	Mark 1	3.10 mm (0.122 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 2	3.20 mm (0.126 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 3	3.30 mm (0.130 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 4	3.40 mm (0.134 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 6	2.60 mm (0.102 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 7	2.70 mm (0.106 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 8	2.80 mm (0.110 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 9	2.90 mm (0.114 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 0	3.00 mm (0.118 in.)	When discolored
	3rd and 4th clutch end plate thickness	Mark 1	2.10 mm (0.083 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 2	2.20 mm (0.087 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 3	2.30 mm (0.091 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 4	2.40 mm (0.094 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 5	2.50 mm (0.098 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 6	2.60 mm (0.102 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 7	2.70 mm (0.106 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 8	2.80 mm (0.110 in.)	When discolored
		Mark 9	2.90 mm (0.114 in.)	When discolored
Valve body	Stator shaft needle bearing contact I.D.	Torque converter side	27.000-27.021 mm (1.0630-1.0638 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Stator shaft needle bearing contact I.D.	ATF pump side	29.000-29.021 mm (1.1417-1.1426 in.)	When worn or damaged
	ATF pump gear thrust clearance		0.03-0.05 mm (0.001 -0.002 in.)	0.07 mm (0.003 in.)
	ATF pump gear-to-body clearance	Drive gear	0.210-0.265 mm (0.0083-0.0104 in.)
	ATF pump gear-to-body clearance	Driven gear	0.070-0.125 mm (0.0028-0.0049 in.)
	ATF pump driven gear I.D.		14.016-14.034 mm (0.5518-0.5525 in.)	When worn or damaged
	ATF pump driven gear shaft O.D.		13.980-13.99 mm (0.5504-0.5508 in.)	When worn or damaged
Reverse shift fork	Fork finger thickness		5.60-6.00 mm (0.220-0.236 in.)	5.40 mm (0.213 in.)
Park gear and pawl				When worn or damaged
Servo body	Shift fork shaft bore I.D.		14.000-14.010 mm (0.5512-0.5516 in.)
Servo body	Shift fork shaft valve bore I.D.		37.000-37.039 mm (1.4567-1.4582 in.)	37.045 mm (1.4585 in.
Regulator valve body	Sealing ring contact I.D.		32.000-32.013 mm (1.2598-1.2604 in.)	32.050 mm (1.2618 in.
Accumulator body	Sealing ring contact I.D.		35.000-35.025 mm (1.3780-1.3789 in.)	35.05 mm (1.3799 in.)
Stator shaft	Sealing ring contact I.D.		29.000-29.021 mm (1.1417-1.1426 in.)	29.050 mm (1.1437 in.
Mainshaft	Diameter of needle bearing contact area	At stator shaft	22.984-23.000 mm (0.9049-0.9055 in.)	When worn or damaged
		At 3rd gear	55.975-55.991 mm (2.2037-2.2044 in.)	When worn or damaged
		At 4th gear collar	33.975-33.991 mm (1.3376-1.3382 in.)	When worn damaged
	I.D. of 3rd gear		61.000-61.019 mm (2.4016-2.4023 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of 4th gear		40.000-40.016 mm (1.5748-1.5754 in.)	When worn or damaged
	End play of 3rd gear		0.03-0.31 mm (0.001-0.012 in.)
	End play of 4th gear		0.10-0.22 mm (0.004-0.009 in.)
	41 x 72 mm thrust shim thickness	No. 1	6.35 mm (0.2500 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 2	6.40 mm (0.2520 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 3	6.45 mm (0.2539 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 4	6.50 mm (0.2559 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 5	6.55 mm (0.2579 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 6	6.60 mm (0.2598 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Thrust washer thickness	27 x 47 x 5 mm	5.00 mm (0.197 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Length of 4th gear collar		49.40-49.50 mm (1.9449-1.9448 in.)
	4th gear collar flange thickness		4.35-4.50 mm (0.171 -0.177 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Sealing ring thickness	32 mm sealing ring	1.85-1.95 mm (0.073-0.077 in.)	1.800 mm (0.071 in.)
	Sealing ring thickness	29 mm sealing ring	1.85-1.95 mm (0.073-0.077 in.)	1.800 mm (0.071 in.)
	Width of sealing ring groove		2,025-2.060 mm (0.080-0.081 in.)	2.080 mm (0.082 in.)
	Clutch feed pipe O.D.	3rd clutch	5.97-5.98 mm (0.2350-0.2354 in.)	5.95 mm (0.2343 in.)
	Clutch feed pipe O.D.	4th clutch	11.47-11.48 mm (0.4516-0.4520 in.)	11.45 mm (0.4508 in.)
	Clutch feed pipe bushing I.D.	3rd clutch	6.018-6.030 mm (0.2369-0.2374 in.)	6.045 mm (0.2380 in.)
	Clutch feed pipe bushing I.D.	4th clutch	11.500-11.518 mm (0.4528-0.4535 in.)	11.530 mm (0.4539 in.)
Countershaft	Diameter of needle bearing contact area	At 4th gear	33.975-33.991 mm (1.3376-1.3382 in.)	When worn or damaged
		At 2nd gear	39.979-40.000 mm (1.5740-1.5748 in.)	When worn or damaged
		At park gear	41.964-41.980 mm (1.6521-1.6528 in.)	When worn or damaged
		At left end	36.005-36.015 mm (1.4175-1.4179 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of 4th gear		40.000-40.016 mm (1.5748-1.5754 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of idler gear		50.000-50.016 mm (1.9685-1.9691 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of reverse gear		46.000-46.016 mm (1.8110 - 1.8116 in.)	When worn or damaged
	End play of 1st gear		0.00-0.33 mm (0.000-0.013 in.)
	End play of 4th gear		0.04-0.28 mm (0.002-0.011 in.)
	End play of idler gear		0.015-0.045 mm (0.0006-0.0018 in.)
	End play of reverse gear		0.10-0.25 mm (0.004-0.010 in.)
	Length of distance collar		50.42-50.46 mm (1.985-1.987 in.)
	Cotter thickness		1.99-2.02 mm (0.078-0.080 in.)
	Reverse selector hub O.D.		55.87-55.90 mm (2.1996-2.2008 in.)	When worn or damaged
Secondary shaft	Diameter of needle bearing contact area	At 1st gear	37.978-37.993 mm (1.4952-1.4958 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Diameter of needle bearing contact area	At 2nd gear	33.986-33.999 mm (1.3380-1.3385 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of 1st gear		44.000-44.016 mm (1.7323-1.7329 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of 2nd gear		40.000-40.016 mm (1.5748-1.5754 in.)	When worn or damaged
	End play of 1st gear		0.07-0.15 mm (0.003-0.006 in.)
	End play of 2nd gear		0.04-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in.)
	38 x 56.5 mm splined washer thickness	No. 1	6.85 mm (0.270 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 2	6.90 mm (0.272 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 3	6.95 mm (0.274 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 4	7.00 mm (0.276 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 5	7.05 mm (0.278 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 6	7.10 mm (0.280 in.)	When worn or damaged
	37 x 55 mm thrust shim thickness	No. 1	4.90 mm (0.193 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 2	4.95 mm (0.195 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 3	5.00 mm (0.197 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 4	5.05 mm (0.199 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 5	5.10 mm (0.201 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 6	5.15 mm (0.203 in.)	When worn or damaged
		No. 7	5.20 mm (0.205 in.)	When worn or damaged
	Cotter thickness		1.99-2.02 mm (0.078-0.080 in.)
	Sealing ring thickness		1.890-1.95 mm (0.074-0.077 in.)	1.800 mm (0.071 in.)
	Width of sealing ring groove		2.025-2.060 mm (0.080-0.081 in.)	2.080 mm (0.082 in.)
	Clutch feed pipe O.D.		7.97-7.98 mm (0.3138-0.3142 in.)	7.95 mm (0.3130 in.)
	Clutch feed pipe bushing I.D.		8.000-8.015 mm (0.3150-0.3156 in.)	8.030 mm (0.3161 in.)
Reverse idler gear	Diameter of needle bearing contact area	At reverse idler gear shaft	14.985-15.000 mm (0.5900-0.5906 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D.		20.007-20.020 mm (0.7877-0.7882 in.)	When worn or damaged
	End play		0.20-0.55 mm (0.008-0.022 in.)
	I.D. of reverse idler gear shaft holder		14.800-14.824 mm (0.5827-0.5836 in.)	When worn or damaged
	I.D. of transmission housing of reverse idler gear shaft contact area		14.800-14.818 mm (0.5827-0.5834 in.)
A/T differential carrier	Pinion shaft contact area I.D.		18.010-18.028 mm (0.7091-0.7098 in.)
	Carrier-to-pinion shaft clearance		0.023-0.057 mm (0.001-0.002 in.)	0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
	Driveshaft shaft contact area I.D.		28.025-28.045 mm (1.103-1.104 in.)
	Carrier-to-driveshaft clearance		0.045-0.086 mm (0.002-0.003 in.)	0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
	Tapered roller bearing starting torque (preload)	For new bearing	2.7-3.9 N.m (28-40 kgf.cm, 24-35 lbf.in)	Adjust
	Tapered roller bearing starting torque (preload)	For used bearing	2.5-3.6 N.m (25-37 kgf.cm, 22-32 lbf.in)	Adjust
A/T differential pinion gear	Backlash		0.05-0.15 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)
	I.D.		18.042-18.066 mm (0.7103-0.7113 in.)
	Pinion gear-to-pinion shaft clearance		0.055-0.095 mm (0.002-0.004 in.)	0.12 mm (0.005 in.)

Automatic Transmission & Differential Specifications

Item	Measurement	Standard or New
		Wire Diameter	O.D.	Free Length	No. of Coils
Main valve body springs.	Lock-up control valve spring	0.7 mm (0.028 in.)	6.6 mm (0.260 in.)	42.9 mm (1.689 in.)	14.2
	Lock-up shift valve spring	0.9 mm (0.035 in.)	7.6 mm (0.299 in.)	63.0 mm (2.480 in.)	22.4
	Shift valve E spring	0.7 mm (0.028 in.)	6.6 mm (0.260 in.)	32.2 mm (1.268 in.)	13.4
	Shift valve D spring	0.7 mm (0.028 in.)	6.6 mm (0.260 in.)	35.7 mm (1.406 in.)	17.2
	Shift valve C spring	0.8 mm (0.031 in.)	6.6 mm (0.260 in.)	49.1 mm (1.933 in.)	21.7
	Modulator valve spring	1.6 mm (0.063 in.)	10.4 mm (0.409 in.)	33.5 mm (1.319 in.)	9.8
	Reverse CPC valve spring	0.7 mm (0.028 in.)	6.1 mm (0.240 in.)	17.8 mm (0.701 in.)	7.9
	Servo control valve spring	0.7 mm (0.028 in.)	6.6 mm (0.260 in.)	35.7 mm (1.406 in.)	17.2
	Torque converter check valve spring	1.1 mm (0.043 in.)	8.4 mm (0.331 in.)	38.2 mm (1.504 in.)	14.0
	Cooler check valve spring	0.6 mm (0.024 in.)	5.8 mm (0.228 in.)	14.5 mm (0.571 in.)	6.8
Regulator valve body springs.	Regulator valve spring B	1.6 mm (0.063 in.)	9.2 mm (0.362 in.)	44.0 mm (1.732 in.)	12.5
	Regulator valve spring A	1.9 mm (0.075 in.)	14.7 mm (0.579 in.)	77.4 mm (3.047 in.)	15.2
	Stator reaction spring	4.5 mm (0.177 in.)	35.4 mm (1.394 in.)	30.3 mm (1.193 in.)	1.92
	Relief valve spring	0.9 mm (0.035 in.)	6.6 mm (0.260 in.)	39.8 mm (1.567 in.)	20.4
	Lock-up timing valve spring	0.65 mm (0.026 in.)	6.6 mm (0.260 in.)	34.8 mm (1.370 in.)	15.6
Servo body springs.	Shift valve B spring	0.8 mm (0.031 in.)	7.1 mm (0.280 in.)	40.4 mm (1.591 in.)	16.9
	Shift valve A spring	0.8 mm (0.031 in.)	7.1 mm (0.280 in.)	40.4 mm (1.591 in.)	16.9
	CPC valve A spring	0.7 mm (0.028 in.)	6.1 mm (0.240 in.)	17.8 mm (0.701 in.)	7.9
	CPC valve B spring	0.7 mm (0.028 in.)	6.1 mm (0.240 in.)	17.8 mm (0.701 in.)	7.9
	3rd accumulator spring	3.8 mm (0.150 in.)	19.6 mm (0.772 in.)	59.8 mm (2.354 in.)	7.8
	4th accumulator spring	3.8 mm (0.150 in.)	19.6 mm (0.772 in.)	59.8 mm (2.354 in.)	7.8
Accumulator body springs.	1st accumulator spring B	2.5 mm (0.098 in.)	12.8 mm (0.504 in.)	49.5 mm (1.949 in.)	8.5
	1st accumulator spring A	2.6 mm (0.102 in.)	19.6 mm (0.772 in.)	69.7 mm (2.744 in.)	10.8
	2nd accumulator spring B	2.7 mm (0.106 in.)	14.8 mm (0.583 in.)	51.0 mm (2.008 in.)	9.6
	2nd accumulator spring A	2.6 mm (0.102 in.)	21.6 mm (0.850 in.)	73.2 mm (2.882 in.)	10.0

Automatic Transmission Spring Specifications

Steering System

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
Steering wheel	Rotational play measured at outside edge	With engine running	0-10 mm (0-0.39 in.)
Steering wheel	Starting load measured at outside edge	With engine running	30 N (3.1 kgf, 6.8 lbs)
Gearbox	Angle of rack guide screw loosened from locked position		20° Max.
Pump	Output pressure with shut-off valve closed		7,200-7,800 kPa (73-80 kgf/cm 2 , 1,040-1,140 psi)
Power steering fluid	Capacity	Use Honda Power Steering Fluid	For fluid change: 0.41 l (0.42 US qt, 0.35 lmp qt)
Power steering fluid	Capacity	Use Honda Power Steering Fluid	For system overhaul: 1.1 l (1.16 US qt, 0.97 lmp qt)
Power steering pump belt NOTE: Adjust a new belt to the new belt spec, run the engine for 5 minutes, then readjust it to the used belt spec.	Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbs) applied mid-way between pulleys		Used belt: 13.0-16.0 mm (0.51 -0.63 in.)
			New belt: 11.0-12.5 mm (0.43-0.49 in.)
	Tension (measured with belt tension gauge)		Used belt: 390-540 N (40-55 kgf, 88-121 lbs)
	Tension (measured with belt tension gauge)		New belt: 740-880 N (75-90 kgf, 165-198 lbs)

NOTE
Adjust a new belt to the new belt spec, run the engine for 5 minutes, then readjust it to the used belt spec.

Steering Specifications

Suspension System

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Wheel alignment	Camber	Front	0°00' ± 1°
	Camber	Rear	0°30' ± 1°
	Caster	Front	2°48' ± 1°
	Total Toe	Front	0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 1/16 in.)
	Total Toe	Rear	IN 2 ± 2 (1/16 ± 1/16 in.)
	Front wheel turning angle	Inside wheel	38°32' ± 2°
	Front wheel turning angle	Outside wheel	31°03' (Reference)
Aluminum wheel	Runout	Axial	0-0.7 mm (0 - 0.03 in.)	2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
Aluminum wheel	Runout	Radial	0-0.7 mm (0-0.03 in.)	1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Steel wheel	Runout	Axial	0-1.0 mm (0-0.04 in.)	2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
Steel wheel	Runout	Radial	0-1.0 mm (0-0.04 in.)	1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Wheel bearings	End play	Front	0-0.05 mm (0-0.002 in.)
Wheel bearings	End play	Rear	0-0.05 mm (0-0.002 in.)

Suspension Specifications

Brake System

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New	Service Limit
Parking brake lever	Distance travelled when pulled with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbs) of force	Disc brake	6-9 clicks
Parking brake lever		Drum brake	4-7 clicks
Brake pedal	Pedal height (Carpet removed)	M/T	144 mm (5 11/16 in.)
	Pedal height (Carpet removed)	A/T	148 mm (5 13/16 in.)
	Free play		1-5 mm (1/16-3/16 in.)
Master cylinder	Piston-to-pushrod clearance		0-0.4 mm (0-0.02 in.)
Brake disc	Thickness	Front	22.9-23.1 mm (0.90-0.91 in.)	21.0 mm (0.83 in.)
	Thickness	Rear	9.9-10.1 mm (0.39-0.40 in.)	8.0 mm (0.31 in.)
	Runout	Front		0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
	Runout	Rear		0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
	Parallelism	Front and rear		0.015 mm (0.0006 in.)
Brake pads	Thickness	Front	10.5-11.5 mm (0.41 -0.45 in.)	1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
Brake pads	Thickness	Rear	8.9-9.1 mm (0.350-0.358 in.)	1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
Brake drum	I.D.		219.9-220.0 mm (8.657-8.661 in.)	221 mm (8.700 in.)
Brake shoes	Lining thickness		4.5 mm (0.18 in.)	2.0 mm (0.08 in.)

Brakes Specifications

Air Conditioning System

Item	Measurement	Qualification	Standard or New
Refrigerant	Type		HFC-134 a (R-134a)
Refrigerant	Capacity or system		600-650 g (21-23 oz)
Refrigerant oil	Type		DENSO: ND-OIL 8 (P/N 38897-PR7-A01 AH or 38899-PR7-A01)
	Capacity of components	Condenser	25 m l (5/6 fl oz, 0.9 lmp oz)
		Evaporator	40m l (1 1/3 fl oz, 1.4 lmp oz)
		Each line and hose	10m l (1/3 fl oz, 0.4 lmp oz)
		Receiver	10m l (1/3fl oz, 0.4 lmp oz)
		Compressor	160m l (51/3fl oz, 5.6 lmp oz)
Compressor (DENSO)	Starter coil resistance	At 68°F (20°C)	3.4-3.8 ohms
Compressor (DENSO)	Pulley-to-pressure plate clearance		0.5 ± 0.15 mm (0.02 ± 0.006 in.)
Alternator-compressor belt NOTE: Adjust a new belt to the new belt spec, run the engine for 5 minutes, then readjust it to the used belt spec.	Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbs) applied mid-way between pulleys		Used belt: 7.0-9.0 mm (0.28-0.35 in.)
			New belt: 4.0-6.0 mm (0.16-0.24 in.)
	Tension (measured with belt tension gauge)		Used belt: 490-590 N (50-60 kgf, 110-130 lbs)
	Tension (measured with belt tension gauge)		New belt: 1,030-1,130 N (105-115 kgf, 231-254 lbs)

NOTE
Adjust a new belt to the new belt spec, run the engine for 5 minutes, then readjust it to the used belt spec.

Air Conditioning Specifications

Specifications (General): Other Honda Accord VI