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Specifications: Other Honda Element I

Differentials & Drive Axles 2 illustrations ~923 words

Engine Electrical

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
Ignition coilRated voltage12 V
Firing order1-3-4-2
Spark plugTypeNGK: IZFR6K11 DENSO: SKJ20DR-M11
Gap1.0-1.1 mm (0.039-0.043 in.)
Ignition timingAt idle Check the red markM/T (in neutral)8+/-2 ° BTDC
A/T (in N or P position)8+/-2 ° BTDC
Drive beltTensionAuto tensioner
AlternatorOutputAt 13.5 V and normal engine temperature105 A
Coil (rotor) resistanceAt 68 °F (20 °C)2.5 ohms
Slip ring O.D.14.4 mm (0.57 in.)14.0 mm (0.55 in.)
Brush length10.5 mm (0.41 in.)1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Brush spring tension3.2 N (0.33 kgf, 0.7 lbf)
Starter (M/T)Output1.7 kW
Commutator mica depth0.4-0.6 mm (0.016-0.024 in.)0.2 mm (0.008 in.)
Commutator runout0.05 mm (0.002 in.) max.0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
Commutator O.D.29.3-29.5 mm (1.154-1.161 in.)28.8 mm (1.134 in.)
Brush length7.7-8.0 mm (0.30-0.31 in.)0.9 mm (0.04 in.)
Starter (A/T)Output1.6 kW
Commutator mica depth0.4-0.5 mm (0.016-0.020 in.)0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Commutator runout0.02 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 length11.1-11.5 mm (0.44-0.45 in.)4.3 mm (0.17 in.)

ENGINE ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION

Cylinder Head

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
HeadWarpage0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Height103.95-104.05 mm (4.093-4.096 in.)
CamshaftEnd play0.05-0.20 mm (0.002-0.008 in.)0.4 mm (0.02 in.)
Camshaft-to-holder oil clearanceNo. 1 journal0.030-0.069 mm (0.001-0.003 in.)0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 journals0.060-0.099 mm (0.002-0.004 in.)0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Total runout0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max.0.04 mm (0.002 in.)
Cam lobe heightIntake, primary33.925 mm (1.3356 in.)
Intake, secondary29.638 mm (1.1668 in.)
Exhaust34.092 mm (1.3422 in.)
ValveClearance (cold)Intake0.21-0.25 mm (0.008-0.010 in.)
Exhaust0.28-0.32 mm (0.011-0.013 in.)
Stem O.D.Intake5.475-5.485 mm (0.2156-0.2159 in.)5.445 mm (0.214 in.)
Exhaust5.450-5.460 mm (0.2146-0.2150 in.)5.42 mm (0.213 in.)
Stem-to-guide clearanceIntake0.030-0.055 mm (0.0012-0.0022 in.)0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
Exhaust0.055-0.080 mm (0.0022-0.0031 in.)0.11 mm (0.004 in.)
Valve seatWidthIntake1.25-1.55 mm (0.049-0.061 in.)2.00 mm (0.079 in.)
Exhaust1.25-1.55 mm (0.049-0.061 in.)2.00 mm (0.079 in.)
Stem installed heightIntake44.0-44.6 mm (1.73-1.76 in.)
Exhaust44.0-44.6 mm (1.73-1.76 in.)
Valve springFree lengthIntake47.61 mm (1.874 in.)
Exhaust49.64 mm (1.954 in.)
Valve guideI.D.Intake5.515-5.530 mm (0.2171-0.2177 in.)5.55 mm (0.219 in.)
Exhaust5.515-5.530 mm (0.2171-0.2177 in.)5.55 mm (0.219 in.)
Installed heightIntake15.2-16.2 mm (0.598-0.638 in.)
Exhaust15.5-16.5 mm (0.610-0.650 in.)
Rocker armArm-to-shaft clearanceIntake0.025-0.052 mm (0.0010-0.0020 in.)0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
Exhaust0.018-0.056 mm (0.0007-0.0022 in.)0.08 mm (0.003 in.)

CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATION

Engine Block

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
BlockWarpage of deck0.07 mm (0.003 in.) max.0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
Bore diameterA or I87.010-87.020 mm (3.4256-3.4260 in.)87.070 mm (3.4279 in.)
B or II87.000-87.010 mm (3.4252-3.4256 in.)87.070 mm (3.4279 in.)
Bore taper0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Reboring limit0.25 mm (0.01 in.)
PistonSkirt O.D. at 13 mm (0.5 in.) from bottom of skirtNo letter or A86.980-86.990 mm (3.4244-3.4248 in.)86.930 mm (3.4224 in.)
Letter B86.970-86.980 mm (3.4240-3.4244 in.)86.920 mm (3.4220 in.)
Clearance in cylinder0.020-0.040 mm (0.0008-0.0016 in.)0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Ring groove widthTop1.230-1.240 mm (0.0484-0.0488 in.)1.26 mm (0.0450 in.)
Second1.240-1.250 mm (0.0488-0.0492 in.)1.270 mm (0.050 in.)
Oil2.005-2.025 mm (0.0789-0.0797 in.)2.05 mm (0.081 in.)
Piston ringRing-to-groove clearanceTop0.045-0.070 mm (0.0018-0.0028 in.)0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
Second0.050-0.075 mm (0.0020-0.0030 in.)0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
Ring end gapTop0.20-0.35 mm (0.008-0.014 in.)0.60 mm (0.024 in.)
Second0.40-0.55 mm (0.016-0.022 in.)0.70 mm (0.028 in.)
Oil0.20-0.70 mm (0.008-0.028 in.)0.80 mm (0.031 in.)
Piston pinO.D.21.961-21.965 mm (0.8646-0.8648 in.)21.953 mm (0.8643 in.)
Pin-to-piston clearance0.005 to +0.002 mm (-0.00020 to +0.00008 in.)0.005 mm (0.0002 in.)
Connecting rodPin-to-rod clearance0.005-0.015 mm (0.0002-0.0006 in.)0.02 mm (0.0008 in.)
Small-end bore diameter21.970-21.976 mm (0.8650-0.8652 in.)
Large-end bore diameter51.0 mm (2.01 in.)
End play installed on crankshaft0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.014 in.)0.40 mm (0.016 in.)
CrankshaftMain journal diameterNo. 1 journal No. 2 journal No. 4 journal No. 5 journal54.984-55.008 mm (2.1648-2.1657 in.)
No. 3 journal54.976-55.000 mm (2.1644-2.1654 in.)
Rod journal diameter47.976-48.000 mm (1.8888-1.8898 in.)
Rod/main journal taper0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) max.0.010 mm (0.0004 in.)
Rod/main journal out-of-round0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) max.0.010 mm (0.0004 in.)
End play0.10-0.35 mm (0.004-0.014 in.)0.45 mm (0.018 in.)
Runout0.03 mm (0.0012 in.) max.0.04 mm (0.0016 in.)
Crankshaft bearingMain bearing-to-journal oil clearanceNo. 1 journal No. 2 journal No. 4 journal No. 5 journal0.017-0.041 mm (0.0007-0.0016 in.)0.050 mm (0.0020 in.)
No. 3 journal0.025-0.049 mm (0.0010-0.0019 in.)0.055 mm (0.0022 in.)
Rod bearing clearance0.020-0.050 mm (0.0008-0.0020 in.)0.060 mm (0.0024 in.)

ENGINE BLOCK SPECIFICATION

Cooling

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or New
RadiatorCoolant capacities (including engine, heater, hoses, and reservoir) Use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2M/T at engine overhaul7.2 L (1.90 US gal)
M/T at coolant change5.1 L (1.35 US gal)
A/Tat engine overhaul7.1 L (1.88 US gal)
A/T at coolant change5.0 L (1.32 US gal)
ReservoirCoolant capacity0.6 L (0.16 US gal)
Radiator capOpening pressure93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm 2 , 14-18 psi)
ThermostatOpening temperatureBegins to open169-176 °F (76-80 °C)
Fully open194 °F (90 °C)
Valve lift at fully open8.0 mm (0.31 in.) min.
Radiator fan switchSwitching temperatureTurns ON196-203 °F (91-95 °C)
Turns OFFSubtract 5-15 °F (3-8 °C) from actual ON temperature

COOLING SPECIFICATION

Fuel and Emissions

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or New
Fuel pressure regulatorPressure with fuel pressure gauge connected330-380 kPa (3.4-3.9 kgf/cm 2 , 48-55 psi)
Fuel tankCapacity60 L (15.9 US gal)
Engine idleIdle speed without loadM/T (in neutral)700+/-50 RPM
A/T (in N or P position)700+/-50 RPM
Idle speed with high electrical load (A/C switch ON, temperature set to Max Cool, blower fan on High, rear window defogger ON, and headlights on high beam)M/T (in neutral)720+/-50 RPM
A/T (in N or P position)720+/-50 RPM

FUEL AND EMISSIONS SPECIFICATION

Clutch

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
Clutch pedalHeight from floor200 mm (7.87 in.)
Stroke125-135 mm (4.92-5.31 in.)
Play6-17 mm (0.24-0.67 in.)
Disengagement height from floor112 mm (4.41 in.) min.
FlywheelRunout on clutch mating surface0.05 mm (0.002 in.) max.0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Clutch discRivet head depth1.65-2.25 mm (0.065-0.089 in.)0.7 mm (0.03 in.)
Thickness8.6-9.2 mm (0.34-0.36 in.)6.0 mm (0.24 in.)
Pressure plateWarpage0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max.0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Height of diaphragm spring fingers measured with special tool and feeler gauge0.6 mm (0.02 in.) max.0.8 mm (0.03 in.)

CLUTCH SPECIFICATION

Manual Transmission and M/T Differential

MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND M/T DIFFERENTIAL Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Transmission fluid Capacity Fluid change 1.90 L (2.0 US qt) Use Honda MTF 2WD at overhaul 2.15 L (2.3 US qt) 4WD at overhaul 2.25 L (2.4 US qt) Mainshaft End play 0.11-0.17 mm (0.004-0.007 in.) Adjust Diameter of bushing surface 20.80-20.85 mm (0.8189-0.8209 in.) 20.75 mm (0.817 in.) Diameter of distance collar 31.984-32.000 mm (1.2594-1.2598 in.) 31.93 mm (1.257 in.) Diameter of ball bearing contact area (clutch housing side) 27.977-27.990 mm (1.1015-1.1020 in.) 27.94 mm (1.100 in.) Diameter of needle bearing contact area 38.984-39.000 mm (1.5348-1.5354 in.) 38.93 mm (1.533 in.) Diameter of ball bearing contact area (transmission housing side) 27.987-28.000 mm (1.1019-1.1024 in.) 27.94 mm (1.100 in.) Runout 0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max. 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) Mainshaft 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears I.D. 44.009-44.025 mm (1.7326-1.7333 in.) 44.08 mm (1.735 in.) End play 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.) 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) Thickness 23.92-23.97 mm (0.941-0.944 in.) 23.80 mm (0.937 in.) Mainshaft 4th and 5th gears distance collar I.D. 32.00-32.01 mm (1.2598-1.2602 in.) 32.02 mm (1.261 in.) O.D. 38.989-39.000 mm (1.5350-1.5354 in.) 38.94 mm (1.533 in.) Length A 51.95-52.05 mm (2.045-2.049 in.) - B 24.03-24.08 mm (0.946-0.948 in.) - MBS distance collar I.D. 28.00-28.01 mm (1.102-1.103 in.) 28.02 mm (1.103 in.) Length 23.95-24.05 mm (0.943-0.947 in.) - Countershaft Diameter of needle bearing contact area (clutch housing side) 35.000-35.015 mm (1.3780-1.3785 in.) 34.95 mm (1.376 in.) Diameter of distance collar contact area 39.937-39.950 mm (1.5723-1.5728 in.) 39.88 mm (1.570 in.) Diameter of ball bearing contact area {transmission housing side) 30.020-30.033 mm (1.1819-1.1824 in.) 29.97 mm (1.180 in.) Runout 0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max. 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) 35 mm shim-to-bearing inner race clearance 0.04-0.10 mm (0.0016-0.0039 in.) Adjust Countershaft 1st gear I.D. 52.010-52.029 mm (2.0476-2.0484 in.) 52.08 mm (2.050 in.) End play 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.) 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) Thickness 22.92-22.97 mm (0.902-0.904 in.) 22.87 mm (0.900 in.) Countershaft 2nd gear I.D. 52.010-52.029 mm (2.0476-2.0484 in.) 52.08 mm (2.050 in.) End play 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.) 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) Thickness 27.92-27.97 mm (1.099-1.101 in.) 27.87 mm (1.097 in.) Countershaft 1st gear distance collar I.D. 39.95-39.96 mm (1.5728-1.5732 in.) 39.97 mm (1.574 in.) O.D. 46.989-47.000 mm (1.8499-1.8504 in.) 46.94 mm (1.848 in.) Length 23.03-23.08 mm (0.907-0.909 in.) - Countershaft 2nd gear distance collar I.D. 39.95-39.96 mm (1.5728-1.5732 in.) 39.97 mm (1.574 in.) O.D. 46.989-47.000 mm (1.8499-1.8504 in.) 46.94 mm (1.848 in.) Length 28.03-28.08 mm (1.104-1.106 in.) - Reverse idler gear I.D. 20.016-20.043 mm (0.7880-0.7891 in.) 20.90 mm (0.832 in.) Gear-to-reverse gear shaft clearance 0.036-0.084 mm (0.0014-0.0033 in.) 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) Synchro ring Ring-to-gear clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.70-1.49 mm (0.028-0.0S9 in.) 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) Double cone synchro Outer synchro ring-to-synchro cone clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.70-1.19 mm (0.028-0.047 in.) 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) Synchro cone-to-gear clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.50-1.04 mm (0.020-0.041 in.) 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) Outer synchro ring-to-gear cone clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.95-1.68 mm (0.037-0.066 in.) 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) Triple cone synchro Outer synchro ring-to-synchro cone clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.70-1.19 mm (0.028-0.047 in.) 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) Synchro cone-to-gear clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.50-1.04 mm (0.020-0.041 in.) 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) Outer synchro ring-to-gear cone clearance Ring pushed against gear 0.95-1.68 mm (0.037-0.066 in.) 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) Shift fork Finger thickness 7.4-7.6 mm (0.29-0.30 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 Finger thickness 13.4-13.7 mm (0.527-0.539 in.) - Fork-to-reverse idler gear clearance 0.20-0.59 mm (0.007-0.024 in.) 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) Shift arm I.D. 13.973-14.000 mm (0.5501-0.5512 in.) - Shift arm diameter at contact area 16.9-17.0 mm (0.666-0.669 in.) - Shift arm-to-shift lever clearance 0.2-0.5 mm (0.008-0.020 in.) 0.6 mm (0.023 in.) Select lever Finger width 14.85-14.95 mm (0.585-0.589 in.) - Change lever Change-to-select lever clearance 0.05-0.26 mm (0.002-0.010 in.) 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) Groove (to select lever) 15.00-15.10 mm (0.591-0.594 in.) - Shaft-to-shift arm clearance 0.013-0.07 mm (0.0005-0.003 in.) 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) M/T differential carrier Pinion shaft contact area I.D. 18.010-18.028 mm (0.7091-0.7098 in.) - Carrier-to-pinion shaft clearance 0.027-0.057 mm (0.0011-0.0022 in.) 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) Driveshaft contact area I.D. 28.025-28.045 mm (1.1033-1.1O41 in.) - 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 0.059-0.095 mm (0.0023-0.0037 in.) 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) 80 mm shim 80 mm shim-to-bearing outer race clearance in transmission housing 0-0.10 mm (0-0.0039 in.) Adjust Transfer assembly (4WD) Diameter of tapered roller bearing contact area (transfer shaft) 24.975-24.990 mm (0.9833-0.9838 in.) 24.92 mm (0.9811 in.) Diameter of tapered roller bearing contact area (transfer drive gear) 40.002-40.018 mm (1.5749-1.5755 in.) 38.95 mm (1.5335 in.) Diameter of tapered roller bearing contact area (driven gear side) 35.002-35.018 mm (1.3780-1.3786 in.) 34.95 mm (1.3760 in.) Diameter of tapered roller bearing contact area (splined side) 26.975-26.988 mm (1.0620-1.0625 in.) 26.92 mm (1.0598 in.) Transfer gear backlash 0.06-0.16 mm (0.0024-0.0063 in.) Adjust Total starting torque 2.24-3.71 N.m (22.0-36.4 kgf.cm, 19.1-31.6 lbf.in.) Adjust

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Manual Transmission and M/T Differential

Automatic Transmission and A/T Differential

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)Capacity Use Honda ATF-Z14WD at fluid change3.1 L (3.3 US qt)
4WD at overhaul7.2 L (7.6 US qt)
2WD at fluid change3.2 L (3.4 US qt)
2WD at overhaul6.8 L (7.2 US qt)
ATF pressureLine pressureAt 2,000 RPM in N or P position900-960 kPa (9.2-9.8 kgf/cm 2 , 130-140 psi)850 kPa (8.7 kgf/cm 2 , 120 psi)
1st clutch pressureAt 2,000 RPM in 1st gear in 1 position890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm 2 , 130-140 psi)840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm 2 , 120 psi)
2nd clutch pressureAt 2,000 RPM in 2nd gear in 2 position890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm 2 , 130-140 psi)840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm 2 , 120 psi)
3rd clutch pressureAt 2,000 RPM in 3rd gear in D position overdrive off mode890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm, 130-140 psi)840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm 2 , 120 psi)
4th clutch pressureAt 2,000 RPM in 4th gear in D position890-970 kPa (9.1-9.9 kgf/cm 2 , 130-140 psi)840 kPa (8.6 kgf/cm 2 , 120 psi)
Torque converterStall speed Check with vehicle on level ground2,400 RPM2,250-2,550 RPM
ClutchClutch end-plate-to-top-disc clearance1st1.28-1.48 mm (0.050-0.058 in.)
2nd (2003-2004 models)0.85-1.05 mm (0.033-0.041 in.)
2nd (2005-2006 models)0.88-1.08 mm (0.034-0.042 in.)
3rd and 4th (2003-2004 models)0.73-0.93 mm (0.029-0.037 in.)
3rd and 4th (2005-2006 models)0.93-1.13 mm (0.036-0.044 in.)
Clutch return spring free length1st, 2nd, and 3rd (2003-2004 models)50.8 mm (2.00 in.)48.8 mm (1.92 in.)
3rd (2005-2006 models) and 4th33.5 mm (1.32 in.)31.5 mm (1.24 in.)
Clutch disc thickness1.94 mm (0.076 in.)
Clutch plate thickness1st1.6 mm (0.063 in.)When discolored
2nd (2003-2004 models)2.0 mm (0.079 in.)When discolored
2nd (2005-2006 models)2.0 mm (0.079 in.)When discolored
4.0 mm (0.157 in.)When discolored
3rd and 4th (2003-2004 models)2.3 mm (0.091 in.)When discolored
3rd and 4th (2005-2006 models)2.0 mm (0.079 in.)When discolored
Clutch waved-plate phase difference0.07-0.20 mm (0.003-0.008 in.)0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
1st and 2nd clutch end plate thicknessMark 12.6 mm (0.102 in.)When discolored
Mark 22.7 mm (0.106 in.)When discolored
Mark 32.8 mm (0.110 in.)When discolored
Mark 42.9 mm (0.114 in.)When discolored
Mark 53.0 mm (0.118 in.)When discolored
Mark 63.1 mm (0.122 in.)When discolored
Mark 73.2 mm (0.126 in.)When discolored
Mark 83.3 mm (0.130 in.)When discolored
Mark 93.4 mm (0.134 in.)When discolored
3rd and 4th clutch end plate thicknessMark 12.1 mm (0.083 in.)When discolored
Mark 22.2 mm (0.087 in.)When discolored
Mark 32.3 mm (0.091 in.)When discolored
Mark 42.4 mm (0.094 in.)When discolored
Mark 52.5 mm (0.098 in.)When discolored
Mark 62.6 mm (0.102 in.)When discolored
Mark 72.7 mm (0.106 in.)When discolored
Mark 82.8 mm (0.110 in.)When discolored
Mark 92.9 mm (0.114 in.)When discolored
MainshaftDiameter of needle bearing contact areaAt stator shaft22.984-23.000 mm (0.905-0.906 in.)When worn or damaged
At 3rd gear51.975-51.991 mm (2.046-2.047 in.)When worn or damaged
At 4th gear collar33.975-33.991 mm (1.3376-1.3382 in.)When worn or damaged
I.D. of gears3rd gear57.000-57.019 mm (2.2441-2.2448 in.)When worn or damaged
4th gear40.000-40.016 mm (1.5748-1.5754 in.)When worn or damaged
End play of gears3rd gear0.03-0.31 mm (0.001-0.012 in.)
4th gear0.1-0.212 mm (0.004-0.008 in.)
41 x 68 mm thrust washer thicknessNo. 16.35 mm (0.250 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 26.40 mm (0.252 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 36.45 mm (0.254 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 46.50 mm (0.256 in.)When worn or damaged
No.56.55 mm (0.258 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 66.60 mm (0.260 in.)When worn or damaged
4th gear collar length66.3-66.4 mm (2.610-2.614 in.)
Length of 4th gear collar flange from end19.15-19.30 mm (0.754-0.760 in.)When worn or damaged
Sealing ring thickness1.91-1.97 mm (0.0752-0.0776 in.)1.86 (0.0732 in.)
Width of sealing ring groove2.025-2.060 mm (0.0797-0.0811 in.)2.080 mm (0.0819 in.)
Clutch feed pipe O.D.7.97-7.98 mm (0.3138-0.3142 in.)7.95 mm (0.313 in.)
Clutch feed pipe bushing I.D.8.000-8.015 mm (0.3150-0.3156 in.)8.030 mm (0.3161 in.)
CountershaftDiameter of needle bearing contact areaAt torque converter housing36.005-36.015 mm (1.4175-1.4179 in.)When worn or damaged
At 4th gear34.982-34.998 mm (1.3772-1.3778 in.)When worn or damaged
At reverse selector hub39.979-40.000 mm (1.5740-1.5748 in.)When worn or damaged
I.D. of gears4th gear41.000-41.016 mm (1.6141-1.6148 in.)When worn or damaged
Reverse gear46.000-46.016 mm (1.8110-1.8116 in.)When worn or damaged
End play of gears1st gear0-0.43 mm (0.000-0.017 in.)
2nd gear0-0.43 mm (0.000-0.017 in.)
3rd gear0-0.43 mm (0.000-0.017 in.)
4th gear0.04-0.27 mm (0.001-0.010 in.)
Reverse gear0.10-0.25 mm (0.004-0.010 in.)
Distance collar length82.75-82.80 mm (3.258-3.259 in.)
Reverse selector hub width25.45-25.65 mm (1.002-1.010 in.)
Reverse selector hub O.D.55.87-55.90 mm (2.200-2.201 in.)When worn or damaged
Secondary shaftDiameter of needle bearing contact areaAt 1st gear39.986-39.999 mm (1.5742-1.5748 in.)When worn or damaged
At 2nd gear39.986-39.999 mm (1.5742-1.5748 in.)When worn or damaged
I.D. of gears1st gear47.000-47.016 mm (1.8504-1.8510 in.)When worn or damaged
2nd gear46.000-46.016 mm (1.8110-1.8116 in.)When worn or damaged
End play of gears1st and 2nd gears0.04-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in.)
37 x 58 mm thrust washer thicknessNo. 13.900 mm (0.154 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 23.925 mm (0.155 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 33.950 mm (0.156 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 43.975 mm (0.156 in.)When worn or damaged
No.54.000 mm (0.157 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 64.025 mm (0.158 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 74.050 mm (0.159 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 84.075 mm (0.160 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 94.100 mm (0.161 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 104.125 mm (0.162 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 114.150 mm (0.163 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 124.175 mm (0.164 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 134.200 mm (0.165 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 144.225 mm (0.166 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 154.250 mm (0.167 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 164.275 mm (0.168 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 174.300 mm (0.169 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 184.325 mm (0.170 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 194.350 mm (0.171 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 204.375 mm (0.172 in.)When worn or damaged
40 x 51.5 mm thrust washer thicknessNo. 14.80 mm (0.189 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 24.85 mm (0.191 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 34.90 mm (0.193 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 44.95 mm (0.195 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 55.00 mm (0.197 in.)When worn or damaged
No. 65.05 mm (0.199 in.)When worn or damaged
27 x 45 x 44 mm gear collar length43.9-44.0 mm (1.728-1.732 in.)
Sealing ring thickness1.91-1.97 mm (0.0752-0.0776 in.)1.86 (0.0732 in.)
Width of sealing ring groove2.025-2.060 mm (0.0797-0.0811 in.)2.080 mm (0.0819 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 O.D.11.500-11.518 mm (0.4527-0.4534 in.)11.530 mm (0.4539 in.)
ATF guide of sealing ring contact I.D.29.000-29.021 mm (1.1417-1.1426 in.)29.05 mm (1.144 in.)
Idler gear shaftDiameter of needle bearing contact areaEnd cover side32.003-32.013 mm (1.2600-1.2604 in.)When worn or damaged
Thickness of cotters1.39-1.42 mm (0.0547-0.0559 in.)
Reverse idler gearReverse idler gear shaft diameter at needle bearing contact area14.99-15.00 mm (0.5902-0.5906 in.)When worn or damaged
I.D.20.007-20.020 mm (0.7877-0.7882 in.)When worn or damaged
I.D. of reverse idler gear shaft contact area on transmission housing14.800-14.818 mm (0.5827-0.5834 in.)
I.D. of reverse idler gear shaft holder14.800-14.824 mm (0.5827-0.5836 in.)When worn or damaged
ATF pumpATF pump thrust clearance0.03-0.05 mm (0.001-0.002 in.)0.07 mm (0.003 in.)
ATF pump gear-to-body clearanceDrive gear0.210-0.265 mm (0.0083-0.0104 in.)
Driven gear0.070-0.125 mm (0.003-0.005 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.13.980-13.990 mm (0.5504-0.5508 in.)When worn or damaged
Stator shaftNeedle bearing contact I.D.Torque converter side27.000-27.021 mm (1.063-1.064 in.)When worn or damaged
ATF pump side29.000-29.021 mm (1.1417-1.1426 in.)
Sealing ring contact area I.D.29.000-29.021 mm (1.1417-1.1426 in.)29.05 mm (1.144 in.)
Reverse shift forkFork finger thickness5.90-6.00 mm (0.232-0.236 in.)5.40 mm (0.213 in.)
Park gear and pawlWhen worn or damaged
Servo bodyShift fork shaft bore I.D.14.000-14.010 mm (0.5512-0.5516 in.)
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 bodySealing ring contact I.D.29.000-29.021 mm (1.1417-1.1426 in.)29.05 mm (1.144 in.)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or New
Wire DiameterO.D.Free LengthNo. of Coil
Main valve body springs (see MAIN VALVE BODY DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND )Shift valve A spring0.8 mm (0.031 in.)5.6 mm (0.220 in.)28.1 mm (1.106 in.)15.9
Shift valve B spring0.8 mm (0.031 in.)5.6 mm (0.220 in.)28.1 mm (1.106 in.)15.9
Shift valve C spring0.8 mm (0.031 in.)5.6 mm (0.220 in.)28.1 mm (1.106 in.)15.9
Relief valve spring1.0 mm (0.039 in.)9.6 mm (0.378 in.)34.1 mm (1.343 in.)10.2
Lock-up control valve spring0.65 mm (0.026 in.)7.1 mm (0.280 in.)23.1 mm (0.909 in.)12.7
Cooler check valve spring0.85 mm (0.033 in.)6.6 mm (0.260 in.)27.0 mm (1.063 in.)11.3
Servo control valve spring0.7 mm (0.028 in.)6.6 mm (0.260 in.)35.7 mm (1.406 in.)17.2
Shift valve E spring0.8 mm (0.031 in.)5.6 mm (0.220 in.)28.1 mm (1.106 in.)15.9
Regulator valve body springs (see REGULATOR VALVE BODY DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION )Stator reaction spring4.5 mm (0.177 in.)35.4 mm (1.394 in.)30.3 mm (1.193 in.)1.92
Regulator valve spring A1.9 mm (0.075 in.)14.7 mm (0.579 in.)80.6 mm (3.173 in.)16.1
Regulator valve spring B1.6 mm (0.063 in.)9.2 mm (0.362 in.)44.0 mm (1.732 in.)12.5
Torque converter check valve spring1.2 mm (0.047 in.)8.6 mm (0.339 in.)33.8 mm (1.331 in.)12.2
Lock-up shift valve spring1.0 mm (0.039 in.)6.6 mm (0.260 in.)35.5 mm (1.398 in.)18.2
1st accumulator spring A2.4 mm (0.094 in.)18.6 mm (0.732 in.)49.0 mm (1.929 in.)7.1
1st accumulator spring B2.3 mm (0.091 in.)12.2 mm (0.480 in.)31.5 mm (1.240 in.)6.6
Servo body springs (see SERVO BODY DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASS )CPB valve spring0.7 mm (0.028 in.)9.1 mm (0.358 in.)32.3 mm (1.272 in.)8.6
4th accumulator spring B2.3 mm (0.091 in.)12.2 mm (0.480 in.)31.5 mm (1.240 in.)6.6
4th accumulator spring A2.4 mm (0.094 in.)18.6 mm (0.732 in.)49.0 mm (1.929 in.)7.1
2nd accumulator spring B2.0 mm (0.079 in.)10.6 mm (0.417 in.)34.0 mm (1.339 in.)8.0
2nd accumulator spring A2.2 mm (0.087 in.)16.6 mm (0.654 in.)48.2 mm (1.898 in.)8.5
3rd accumulator spring2.5 mm (0.098 in.)14.6 mm (0.575 in.)29.9 mm (1.177 in.)4.9

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
A/T differential carrierPinion shaft contact area I.D.18.000-18.025 mm (0.709-0.710 in.)
Carrier-to-pinion shaft clearance0.013-0.054 mm (0.001-0.002 in.)0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
Driveshaft contact area I.D.28.015-28.045 mm (1.103-1.104 in.)
Carrier-to-driveshaft clearance0.035-0.086 mm (0.001-0.003 in.)0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Intermediate shaft contact I.D.28.015-28.045 mm (1.103-1.104 in.)
Carrier-to-intermediate shaft clearance0.065-0.111 mm (0.003-0.004 in.)0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Carrier bearing starting torque (preload)For new bearing2.7-3.9 N.m (28-40 kgf.cm, 24-35 lbf.in.)Adjust
For used bearing2.5-3.6 N.m (25-37 kgf.cm, 22-32 lbf.in.)Adjust
Final driven gear backlashReferences0.085-0.144 mm (0.003-0.006 in.)0.2 mm (0.008 in.)
A/T differential pinion gearBacklash0.05-0.15 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)
I.D.18.042-18.066 mm (0.7103-0.7113 in.)
Pinion gear-to-pinion shaft clearance0.055-0.095 mm (0.0022-0.0037 in.)0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Transfer assembly (4WD)Diameter of transfer shaft on bearing contact areaAt roller bearing38.485-38.500 mm (1.5152-1.5157 in.)38.43 mm (1.513 in.)
At tapered roller bearing24.975-24.990 mm (0.9833-0.9839 in.)24 92 mm (0.9811 in.)
Transfer drive gear diameterAt tapered roller bearing40.002-40.018 mm (1.5749-1.5755 in.)38.95 mm (1.533 in.)
Diameter of transfer driven gear on tapered roller bearing contact areaAt driven gear side35.002-35.018 mm (1.3780-1.3787 in.)34.95 mm (1.376 in.)
At shaft splines side26.975-26.988 mm (1.0620-1.0625 in.)26.92 mm (1.060 in.)
Transfer gear backlash0.06-0.16 mm (0.02-0.06 in.)Adjust
Total starting torque (preload)2003-2004 models2.16-3.57 N.m (22.0-36.4 kgf.cm, 19.2-31.6 lbf.in.)Adjust
2005-2006 models2.75-4.22 N.m (28.1-43.1 kgf.cm, 24.5-37.4 lbf.in.)Adjust

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A/T DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

Rear Differential

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or New
Differential fluid (4WD)Capacity Use Honda Dual Pump FluidAt fluid change1.0 L (1.1 US qt)
At overhaul1.2 L (1.3 US qt)

REAR DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATION

Steering

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or New
Steering wheelRotational play measured at outside edge with engine running0-10 mm (0-0.39 in.)
Starting load measured at outside edge with engine running29 N (3.0 kgf, 6.6 lbf)
GearboxAngle of rack guide screw loosened from locked position20 ° max.
PumpOutput pressure with shut-off valve closed7,460-8,140 kPa (76-83 kgf/cm 2 , 1,080-1,180 psi)
Power steering fluidCapacity Use Honda Power Steering FluidReservoir capacity0.27 L (0.28 US qt)
System overhaul0.83 L (0.87 US qt)

STEERING SPECIFICATION

Suspension

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
Wheel alignmentCamberFront0 ° 13 '+/-45'
Rear1 ° 00 '+/-45'
CasterFront1 +/- 50 '°1 °
Total Toe-inFront0+/-3 mm (0+/-0.12 in.)
Rear2 12 -1 mm (0.08 +0.08 -0.04 in.)
Front wheel turning angleInward40 ° 05 '+/-2 °
Outward32 ° 16'(Reference)
WheelAluminum wheel runoutAxial0-0.6 mm (0-0.02 in.)2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
Radial0-0.6 mm (0-0.02 in.)1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Steel wheel runoutAxial0-1.4 mm (0-0.05 in.)2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
Radial0-1.4 mm (0-0.05 in.)1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Wheel bearingEnd playFront0-0.05 mm (0-0.002 in.)
Rear0-0.05 mm (0-0.002 in.)

SUSPENSION SPECIFICATION

Brakes

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or NewService Limit
Parking brake leverDistance traveled when lever pulled with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) of force4 to 7 clicks
Brake pedalPedal height (carpet removed)M/T178 mm (7.0 in.)
A/T180 mm (7.1 in.)
Free play1-5 mm (0.04-0.2 in.)
Master cylinderPiston-to-pushrod clearance0-0.4 mm (0-0.02 in.)
Brake discThicknessFront23.0 mm (0.91 in.)21.0 mm (0.83 in.)
Rear8.9-9.1 mm (0.350-0.358 in.)7.5 mm (0.30 in.)
RunoutFront0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
Rear0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
ParallelismFront and rear0.015 mm (0.0006 in.)
Brake padThicknessFront10.6-11.2 mm (0.42-0.44 in.)1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
Rear8.6-9.7 mm (0.34-0.38 in.)1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
Parking brakeBrake drum I.D.169.9-170.0 mm (6.689-6.693 in.)171 mm (6.732 in.)
Brake shoe lining thickness2.5 mm (0.098 in.)1.0 mm (0.04 in.)

BRAKES SPECIFICATION

Air Conditioning

ItemMeasurementQualificationStandard or New
RefrigerantTypeHFC-134a (R-134a)
Capacity of system500-550 g (17.6-19.4 oz)
Refrigerant oilTypeDENSO ND-OIL 8 (P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH or 38899-PR7-A01)
Capacity of componentsCondenser25 mL (5/6 fl oz)
Evaporator45 mL (1 1/2 fl oz)
Each line and hose10 mL (1/3 fl oz)
Compressor160-175 mL (5 1/3-5 2/3 fl oz)
CompressorField coil resistanceAt 68 °F (20 °C)3.9-4.3 ohms
Pulley-to-pressure plate clearance0.35-0.6 mm (0.014-0.024 in.)

AIR CONDITIONING SPECIFICATION

ItemMeasurementQualificationSpecification
DIMENSIONSOverall length4,300 mm (169.3in.)
Overall width1,815 mm (71.5 in.)
Overall height1,788 mm (70.4 in.)
Wheelbase2,575 mm (101.4 in.)
TrackFront1,577 mm (62.1 in.)
Rear1,582 mm (62.3 in.)
Seating capacityFour (4)
WEIGHT (U.S.A.)Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)4,450 lbs
WEIGHT (CANADA)Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)2,020 kg
ENGINETypeWater cooled, 4-stroke DOHC i-VTEC engine
Cylinder arrangementInline 4-cylinder, transverse
Bore and stroke87 x 99 mm (3.43 x 3.90 in.)
Displacement2,354 cm 3 (144 cu in.)
Compression ratio9.7
Valve trainChain drive, DOHC i-VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
Lubrication systemForced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
Oil pump displacementAt 6,000 RPM52.8 L (55.8 US qt)/minute
Water pump displacementAt 6,000 RPM95.5 L (101 US qt)/minute
Fuel requiredRegular UNLEADED gasoline with 87 Pump Octane Number or higher
STARTERTypeGear reduction
Normal outputM/T1.7 kW
A/T1.6 kW
Nominal voltage12 V
Hour rating30 seconds
Direction of rotationClockwise as viewed from gear end
CLUTCHClutch typeSingle plate dry, diaphragm spring
Clutch friction material surface area174 cm 2 (26.97 sq in.)
MANUAL TRANSMISSIONTypeSynchronized, 5-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primary reductionDirect 1: 1
Gear ratio1st3.533
2nd2.042
3rd1.355
4th1.028
5th0.825
Reverse3.583
Final reductionTypeSingle helical gear
Gear ratio4.765
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONTypeElectronically controlled automatic, 4-speed forward, 1 reverse, 3-element torque converter with lock-up clutch
Primary reductionDirect 1: 1
Gear ratio1st2.684
2nd1.534
3rd1.081
4th0.733
Reverse2.000
Transfer gearTypeSingle helical gear
Gear ratio4.765
Differential final gearsTypeSingle helical gear
Gear ratio4.562
STEERINGTypePower-assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio16.2
Turns, lock-to-lock3.26
Steering wheel diameter360 mm (14.2 in.)
SUSPENSIONTypeFrontIndependent strut with stabilizer, coil spring
RearIndependent double wishbone with stabilizer, coil spring
Shock absorberFrontTelescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
RearTelescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
TIRESSizeP215/70R16 99S
WHEEL ALIGNMENTCamberFront0 ° 13'
Rear1 ° 00'
CasterFront1 ° 50'
Total Toe-inFront0 mm (0 in.)
Rear2 mm (0.08 in.)
BRAKESType of service brakeFrontPower-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc
RearPower-assisted self-adjusting solid disc
Type of parking brakeMechanical actuating, rear wheels
Pad friction surface areaFront46 cm 2 (7.1 sq in.) x 2
Rear27 cm 2 (4.1 sq in.) x 2
Shoe friction surface areaRear49.0 cm 2 (7.60 sq in.) x 2
AIR CONDITIONINGCompressorTypeSwash plate
Capacity188 mL (11.47 cu in.)/rev.
Maximum speed7,922 RPM
Lubricant capacity160 mL (5 1/3 fl oz)
Lubricant typeDENSO ND-OIL 8
CondenserTypeCorrugated fin
EvaporatorTypeCorrugated fin
BlowerTypeRadial fan
Motor type190 W/12 V
Speed controlInfinite variable
Maximum capacity480 m 3 (16.900 cu ft)/h
Temperature controlAir-mix type
Compressor clutchTypeDry, single plate, poly-V belt drive
Electrical power consumption at 68 °F (20 °C)35 W max. at 12 V
RefrigerantTypeHFC-134a (R-134a)
Capacity500-550 g (17.6-19.4 oz)
ELECTRICAL RATINGSBattery12 V-45 AH
FusesUnder-hood fuse/relay box100 A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A
Under-dash fuse/relay box20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Light bulbsHeadlight (high beam)12 V-60 W
Headlight (low beam)12 V-51 W
Front turn signal/parking lights12 V-21/5 W
Front side marker lights12 V-5 W
Rear turn signal lights12 V-21 W
Taillights12 V-3 CP
Brake/taillights12 V-21/5 W
High mount brake light12 V-21 W
Back-up lights12 V-21 W
License plate light12 V-5 W
Ceiling lights12 V-8 W
Spotlights12 V-4 CP
Gauge lights12 V-1.4 W
Indicator lightsLED, 12 V-1.4 W

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Body Specifications