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Engine Block: Component Locations Honda Fit GE

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Special Tools Required

  1. Pilot pin 070AF-PWC0110
  2. Piston base 07973-6570500
  3. Piston base spring 07973-6570600
  4. Piston base head 07TGF-001000A
  5. Pilot collar, O.D. 18 mm 070AF-PWC0130
  6. Insert adjuster 070AF-PWC0120
  7. Adjustable piston pin driver head 07973-6570201

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  1. Remove the piston from the engine block.
  2. Assemble the special tool as shown below.
  3. Temporarily install the pilot collar, O.D. 18 mm (A) over the pilot pin (B), and adjust the piston base head (C) as shown, then tighten the screws (D). Remove the pilot collar.
  4. Assemble and adjust the length of the adjustable piston pin driver head (A) and insert adjust (B) to 45 mm (1.77 in).
  5. With the arrow on top of the piston pointing up, place the piston/connecting rod assembly (A) on the piston base head (B). Be sure you position the recessed flat area of the piston against the area of the piston base head (C) as shown.
  6. Press the piston pin (D) out with the adjustable piston pin driver head and insert adjust (E), the pilot collar (F), and a hydraulic press.
  1. Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
  2. Bearing Driver Attachment, 28 x 30 mm 07946-1870100
  3. Oil seal driver attachment, 96 mm 07ZAD-PN AA100

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  1. M/T model: Install the pilot bearing when replacing the crankshaft (see step 23 on «ENGINE SIDE»(ref-320433-S26121814422009071400000) ).
  2. A/T model: Install the crankshaft end bushing when replacing the crankshaft. Using the driver handle, 15 x 135L (A) and the bearing driver attachment, 28 x 30 mm (B), to drive the crankshaft end bushing squarely into the crankshaft to the specified installed height.
  3. A/T model: Measure the distance between the crankshaft (A) surface and crankshaft end bushing (B). Bushing Installed Height: 0.9-1.1 mm (0.035-0.043 in.)
  4. Check the main bearing clearance with plastigage (see «CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING REPLACEMENT»(ref-320456-S19729385102009071400000) ).
  5. Check the connecting rod bearing clearance with plastigage (see «CONNECTING ROD BEARING REPLACEMENT»(ref-320456-S07442249072009071400000) ).
  6. Install the bearing halves in the engine block and the connecting rods.
  7. Apply a coat of new engine oil to the main bearings and the rod bearings.
  8. Install the crankshaft position (CKP) pulse plate (A) on the crankshaft (B); face the marked side (C) opposite the crankshaft, and align the tab (D) on the CKP pulse plate with the groove (E) on the crankshaft.
  9. Hold the crankshaft so that connecting rod journal No. 2 and connecting rod journal No. 3 are straight up, and lower the crankshaft into the engine block.
  10. Apply new engine oil to the side with the thrust washer groove. Install the thrust washers (A) in the No. 4 journal of the engine block.
  11. Inspect the connecting rod bolts (see «CONNECTING ROD BOLT INSPECTION»(ref-320456-S22737657212009071400000) ).
  12. Apply new engine oil to the threads and flange of the connecting rod bolts.
  13. Seat the connecting rod journals into connecting rod No. 1 and connecting rod No. 4. Line up the mark (A) on the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap, then install the connecting rod caps and the connecting rod bolts finger-tight.
  14. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise, and seat the connecting rod journals into connecting rod No. 2 and connecting rod No. 3. Line up the mark on the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap, then install the connecting rod caps and the connecting rod bolts finger-tight.
  15. Tighten the connecting rod bolts to 9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft).
  16. Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional 90°. NOTE: Remove the connecting rod bolt if you tightened it beyond the specified angle, and go back to step 11 of the procedure. Do not loosen it back to the specified angle.
  17. Install the main bearing caps with facing the arrows (A) the cam chain side on the bearing cap bridge.
  18. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the bearing cap bridge/No. 5 main bearing cap mating surfaces.
  19. Clean and dry the bearing cap bridge/No. 5 main bearing cap mating surfaces.
  20. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or 08718-0009) to the engine block mating surface of the bearing cap bridge/No. 5 main bearing cap. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket. NOTE: Apply liquid gasket about 2.5 mm (0.098 in.) diameter bead along the broken line (A). If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes. If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
  21. Put the bearing cap bridge on the engine block.
  22. Apply engine oil to the threads and the flange of the bearing cap bolts.
  23. Tighten the bearing cap bolts in sequence to 25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf.ft).
  24. Tighten the bearing cap bolts an additional 40°.
  25. Clean the excess liquid gasket off the engine block.
  26. Clean and dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.
  27. Apply a light coat of new engine oil to the lip of the crankshaft oil seal.
  28. Using the driver handle (A) and the oil seal driver attachment, 96 mm (B), to drive a new crankshaft oil seal squarely into the block to the specified installed height.
  29. Measure the distance between the cylinder block (A) and the crankshaft oil seal (B). Oil Seal Installed Height: 0.2-1.2 mm (0.008-0.047 in)
  30. Install the oil pump (A) with a new O-ring (B), see «INSTALLATION»(ref-320427-S28273256392009071400000) .
  31. Install the oil screen (C) with a new gasket (D). (See illustration above)
  32. Install the oil pan (see «OIL PAN INSTALLATION»(ref-320456-S26435248742009071400000) ).
  33. Install the cylinder head (see «CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION»(ref-320441-S17829601902009071400000) ).
  34. Connect the CKP sensor connector (A), then install the CKP sensor cover (B).
  35. Install the harness cover (C).
  36. M/T model: Install the flywheel (see step 19 on «ENGINE SIDE»(ref-320433-S26121814422009071400000) ), clutch disc (see step 25 on «ENGINE SIDE»(ref-320433-S26121814422009071400000) ), and pressure plate (see step 28 on «ENGINE SIDE»(ref-320433-S26121814422009071400000) ).
  37. A/T model: Install the drive plate (see «DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-379915-S10682134122010121600000) ).
  38. Install the transmission: Manual transmission (see «TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION»(ref-320434-S08212692492009071400000) ) Automatic transmission (see «TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION»(ref-379915-S30378598822010121600000) )
  39. Install the engine/transmission (see «ENGINE INSTALLATION»(ref-320453-S14785794402009071400000) ). NOTE: When any crankshaft main or connecting rod bearing is replaced, run the engine at idle until it reaches normal operating temperature, then continue to run it for about 15 minutes.

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Scheme 271: CKP Pulse Plate Replacement
  1. Remove the crankshaft (see «CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON REMOVAL»(ref-320456-S36456649982009071400000) ).
  2. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) pulse plate (A). NOTE: Be careful not to damage the journals and the CKP pulse plate.
  3. Install the CKP pulse plate on the crankshaft (B): face the marked side (C) away from the crankshaft, and align the tab (D) on the CKP pulse plate with the groove (E) on the crankshaft.
  4. Install the crankshaft (see «CRANKSHAFT INSTALLATION»(ref-320456-S04926968452009071400000) ).

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  1. Remove any old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces bolts, and bolt holes.
  2. Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces and the O-ring groove.
  3. Install a new oil pan gasket (A), a new O-ring (B), and the dowel pins (C) on the oil pan.
  4. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or 08718-0009) to the engine block mating surface of the oil pan and to the inside edge of the threaded bolt holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket. NOTE: Apply liquid gasket about 2.5 mm (0.098 in.) diameter bead along the broken line (A). Apply liquid gasket about 5.0 mm (0.20 in.) diameter bead along the broken line (B). Apply liquid gasket about 3.0 mm (0.118 in) diameter bead along the broken line (C). If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes. If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
  5. Install the oil pan. NOTE: Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil. Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the oil pan. Make sure to install the bolts in the correct locations according to size.
  6. Tighten the bolts/m three steps. Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the each side of crankshaft pulley and the flywheel/drive plate. Specified torque (1): 24 N.m (2.4 kgf.m, 17 lbf.ft) (2)-(13): 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.8 lbf.ft)
  7. Install the clutch cover/torque converter cover (A), and install the transmission mounting bolts (B). M/T model A/T model
  8. Connect the CKP sensor connector (A), then install the CKP sensor cover (B).
  9. Install the dipstick tube (A) with a new O-ring (B), then install the dipstick.
  10. M/T model: Install the torque rod bracket (see «TORQUE ROD BRACKET REPLACEMENT»(ref-320453-S15315097712009071400000) ).
  11. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do steps 12 through 16 .
  12. A/T model: Install the shift cable cover (A).
  13. Install the A/C compressor (see step 26 on «SIDE ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT»(ref-320453-S41285924612009071400000) ).
  14. Install the driveshaft heat shield (see step 22 on «SIDE ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT»(ref-320453-S41285924612009071400000) ).
  15. Install the drive belt (see «DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-320439-S08990678412009071400000) ).
  16. Refill the engine with engine oil (see step 4 on «ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK»(ref-320427-S42842234232009071400000) ).
  1. Driver handle 07749-0010000
  2. Oil seal driver attachment, 96 mm 07ZAD-PNAA100
  1. Remove the transmission: Manual transmission (see «TRANSMISSION REMOVAL»(ref-320434-S23387676892009071400000) ) Automatic transmission (see «TRANSMISSION REMOVAL»(ref-379915-S24290873302010121600000) )
  2. M/T model: Remove the pressure plate (see step 3 on «CLUTCH REPLACEMENT»(ref-320433-S22828403312009071400000) ), clutch disc (see step 8 on «ENGINE SIDE»(ref-320433-S26121814422009071400000) ), and flywheel (see step 16 on «ENGINE SIDE»(ref-320433-S26121814422009071400000) ).
  3. A/T model: Remove the drive plate (see «DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-379915-S10682134122010121600000) ).
  4. Clean and dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.
  5. Apply a light coat of new engine oil to the lip of the crankshaft oil seal.
  6. Using the driver handle, 15 x 135 L (A), and the oil seal driver attachment, 96 mm (B), to drive a new crankshaft oil seal squarely into the engine block to the specified installed height.
  7. Measure the distance between the cylinder block (A) and the crankshaft oil seal (B). Oil Seal Installed Height: 0.2-1.2 mm (0.008-0.047 in)
  8. M/T model: Install the flywheel (see step 19 on «ENGINE SIDE»(ref-320433-S26121814422009071400000) ), clutch disc (see step 25 on «ENGINE SIDE»(ref-320433-S26121814422009071400000) ), and pressure plate (see step 28 on «ENGINE SIDE»(ref-320433-S26121814422009071400000) ).
  9. A/T model: Install the drive plate (see «DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-379915-S10682134122010121600000) ).
  10. Install the transmission: Manual transmission (see «TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION»(ref-320434-S08212692492009071400000) ) Automatic transmission (see «TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION»(ref-379915-S30378598822010121600000) )