specs

Specifications

Standards and Service Limits

Engine Electrical .................................................... 2-2
Engine Assembly .................................................. 2-2
Cylinder Head ........................................................ 2-3
Engine Block .......................................................... 2-4
Engine Lubrication ................................................ 2-5
Cooling ................................................................... 2-5
Fuel and Emissions ............................................... 2-5

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Automatic Transmission and Differential ........... 2-6
Steering .................................................................. 2-12
Suspension ............................................................ 2-13
Brakes ..................................................................... 2-13
Air Conditioning .................................................... 2-13

Design Specifications
Dimensions ............................................................ 2-14
Weight (U.S.A.) ...................................................... 2-14
Weight (CANADA) ................................................. 2-14
Engine .................................................................... 2-14
Starter .................................................................... 2-14
Automatic Transmission ...................................... 2-14
Steering .................................................................. 2-15
Suspension ............................................................ 2-15
Wheel Alignment .................................................. 2-15
Brakes ..................................................................... 2-15
Tires ........................................................................ 2-15
Air Conditioning .................................................... 2-15
Electrical Ratings ................................................... 2-16

Body Specifications
Illustration .............................................................. 2-17
Standards and Service Limits
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Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit
Ignition coil Rated voltage 12 V
Primary winding resistance at 68°F (20°C) 0.34-0.42 Q
Secondary winding resistance at 68°F (20°C) 1.71-20.3kQ
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition wire Resistance at 68°F (20°C) 25 kQ max.
Spark plug Type NGK: PZFR5F-ll
DENSO: PKJ16CR-L 11
Gap 1.0-1.1 mm (0.039-0.043 in.) 1.3 mm (0.05 in.)
Ignition timing At idle (check NT (in INJ or [fj): 10±2°BTDC at 680±50 rpm
the red mark)
Alternator belt Tension adjustment Auto adjuster type
Alternator Output At 13.5 V and 100A
normal engine
temperature
Starter Output 1.6kW
Commutator mica depth 0.4-0.5 mm 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
(0.016-0.020 in.)

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Commutator runout 0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max. 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Commutator 0.0. 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) 15.7 -17.7 N (1.60 -1.80 kgf, 3.53 - 3.97 Ibs)

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Compression Pressure Check at 200 rpm with wide Minimum 930 kPa (9.5 kgf/cm', 135 psi) --

open throttle. (See Design Specs for Maximum 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm', 28 psi) --
ratio.) variation

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Cylinder Head
II
Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Umit
Head Warpage -- 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Height 120.95-121.05 mm (4.762-4.766 in.) --
Camshaft End play 0.05-0.20 mm (0.002-0.008 in.) 0.20 mm (0.008 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 Intake. primary 34.615 mm (1.3628 in.) --
Intake. mid 36.210 mm (1.4256 in.) --
Intake. 31.188 mm (1.2279 in.) --
secondary
Exhaust 36.076 mm (1.4203 in.) --
Valves Clearance (cold) Intake 0.20-0.24 mm (0.008-0.009 in.) --
Exhaust 0.28-0.32 mm (0.011-0.013 in.) --
StemO.D. Intake 5.485-5.495 mm (0.2159-0.2163 in.) 5.455 mm (0.2148 in.)
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 (0.0008-0.018 in.) 0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
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.)

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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.)
Exhaust 46.68-47.48 mm (1.838-1.869 in.) 47.73 mm (1.879 in.)
Valve springs Free length Intake 51.03 mm (2.009 in.) --
Exhaust 53.48 mm (2.106 in.) --
Valve guides 1.0. Intake 5.515-5.530 mm (0.2171-0.2177 in.) 5.55 mm (0.219 in.)
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.) --
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.) 0.067 mm (0.0026 in.)
Exhaust 0.026-0.077 mm (0.0010-0.0030 in.) 0.077 mm (0.0030 in.)

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Standards and Service Limits
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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 86.000-86.015 mm 86.065mm
(3.3858-3.3864 in.) (3.3884 in.)
Bore taper -- 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Reboring limit -- 0.5 mm (0.02 in.)
Piston Skirt O.D.at 16.0 mm (0.63 in.) from 85.975-85.985 mm 85.965mm
bottom of skirt (3.3848-3.3852 in.) (3.3844 in.)
Clearance in cylinder 0.015-0.040 mm 0.08 mm (0.003 in.)
(0.0006-0.0016 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.)
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 0.040-0.55 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.)

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Piston pin 0.0. 21.962-21.965 mm 21.954mm
(0.8646-0.8648 in.) (0.8643 in.)
Pin-to-piston clearance -0.0050-+0.0010 mm 0.004 mm (0.0002 in.)
(-0.00020- +0.00004 in.)
Connecting rod Pin-to-rod clearance 0.005-0.014 mm 0.019 mm (0.0007 in.)
(0.0002-0.0006 in.)
Small-end bore diameter 21.970-21.976 mm --
(0.8650-0.8652 in.)
Large-end bore diameter Nominal 56.0 mm (2.20 in.) --
End play installed on crankshaft 0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.014 in.) 0.45 mm (0,018 in.)
Crankshaft Main journal diameter 71.976-72.000 mm --
(2.8337 - 2.8346 in.)
Rod journal diameter 52.976-53.000 mm --
(2.0857 - 2.0866 in.)
Rod/main journal taper 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) max. 0.010 mm (0.0004 in.)
Rod/main journal out-of-round 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) max. 0.010 mm (0.0004 in.)
End play 0.10-0.35 mm (0.004-0.014 in.) 0.45 mm (0,018 in.)
Runout 0.020 mm (0.0008 in.) max. 0.03 mm (0.0012 in.)
Crankshaft Main bearing-to-journal oil 0.020-0.044 mm (0.0008-0.0017 in.) 0.050 mm (0.0020 in.)
bearings clearance
Rod bearing 0.020-0.044 mm (0.0008-0.0017 in.) 0.050 mm (0.002 in.)
clearance

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Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit
Engine oil Capacity 5.0.e (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt) for engine overhaul
4.4.e (4.6 US qt, 3.9 Imp qt) for oil change, including filter
4.0.e (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt) for oil change, without filter
Oil pump Inner-to-outer rotor clearance 0.04-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.) 0.20 mm (0.008in.)
Pump housing-to-outer rotor clearance 0.14-0.19 mm (0.006-0.007 in.) 0.20 mm (0.008 in.)
Pump housing-to-outer rotor axial 0.02-0.07 mm (0.001-0.003 in.) 0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
clearance
Oil pressure with oil temperature at at idle 70 kPa (0.7 kgf/cm', 10 psi)
176°F (80°C) at 3,000 rpm 490 kPa (5.0 kgf/cm', 71 psi)

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Radiator Coolant capacity (includes engine, Engine overhaul 7.5.e (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
heater, hoses and reservoir) Coolant change 5.6.e (5.9 US qt, 4.9 Imp qt)
Reservoir Coolant capacity 0.6.e (0.6 US qt, 0.5 Imp qt)
Radiator cap Opening pressure 93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm', 14-18 psi)

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Thermostat Opening temperature Begins to open 169-176°F (76-80°C)
'98-00 models Fully open 194°F (90°C)
Valve lift at fully open 10.0 mm (0.39 in.) min.
Thermostat Opening temperature Begins to open 163-171°F (73-77°C)
'01-02 models Fully open 190°F (88°C)
Valve lift at fully open 10.0 mm (0.39 in.) min.
Radiator fan Thermoswitch "ON" temperature 196-203°F (91-95°C)
switch Thermoswitch "OFF" temperature Subtract 5-15°F (3-8°C) from actual "ON" temperature
Fan timer "ON" temperature 217-232°F (103-111°C)
Fan timer "OFF" temperature Subtract 5- 23°F (3-13°C) from actual "ON" temperature

Fuel and Emissions

Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New I Service Limit
Fuel pressure Pressure with regulator 280 - 330 kPa (2.9 - 3.4 kgf/cm', 41 - 48 psi)
regulator vacuum hose disconnected
Fuel tank Capacity 64.8.e (17.1 US gal, 14.3 Imp gal)
Engine idle Idle speed with headlights In [HI or [f] 680±50 rpm
and radiator fan off
IdleCO% 0.1 max.

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Standards and Service Limits
Automatic Transmission and Differential
Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Umit
ATF (Automatic Capacity Use Honda For fluid change: 2.9 4 (3.1 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt)
Transmission ATF-Z1 For overhaul: 7.2 4 (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
Fluid)
ATF pressure Line pressure At 1,500 rpm in BOO-B60 kPa 760kPa
!HI or~ (B.2-B.B kgf/cm', 120-130 psi) (7.7 kgf/cm', 110 psi)
position
4th clutch pressure At 2,000 rpm in 790-B70 kPa 750kPa
~ position (B.1-B.9 kgf/cm', 120-130 psi) (7.6 kgf/cm', 110 psi)
3rd clutch pressure At 2,000 rpm in 790-B70kPa 750kPa
~ position (B.1-B.9 kgf/cm', 120-130 psi) (7.6 kgf/cm', 110 psi)
2nd clutch pressure At 1,500 rpm in 790-B70kPa 750kPa
00 position (B.1-B.9 kgf/cm', 120-130 psi) (7.6 kgf/cm', 110 psi)
1st cl utch pressu re At 1,500 rpm in 790-B70 kPa 750kPa
ill position (B.1-B.9 kgf/cm', 120-130 psi) (7.6 kgf/cm', 110 psi)
Torque converter Stall speed: Check with vehicle on 2,250-2,550 rpm
level ground
Clutches Clutch end plate-to-top disc 1st 1.2-1.4mm

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clearance (0.047-0.055 in.)
2nd 0.B5-1.05 mm
(0.033-0.041 in.)
3rd 0.55-0.75 mm
(0.022-0.030 in.)
4th 0.55-0.75 mm
(0.022-0.030 in.)
Clutch return spring free length 1st 45.7 mm (1.BO in.) 43.7 mm (1.72 in.)
2nd 63.0 mm (2.48 in.) 61.0 mm (2.40 in.)
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 2.0 mm (0.079 in.) When discolored
3rd 2.3 mm (0.091 in.) When discolored
4th 2.0 mm (0.079 in.) When discolored
1st and 2nd clutch end plate thickness Mark 1 3.10 mm (0.122 in.) When discolored
Mark2 3.20 mm (0.126 in.) When discolored
Mark3 3.30 mm (0.130 in.) When discolored
Mark4 3.40 mm (0.134 in.) When discolored
Mark6 2.60 mm (0.102 in.) When discolored
Mark7 2.70 mm (0.106 in.) When discolored
MarkB 2.BO mm (0.110 in.) When discolored
Mark9 2.90 mm (0.114 in.) When discolored
MarkO 3.00 mm (0.11B in.) When discolored
3rd and 4th clutch end plate thickness Mark 1 2.10 mm (0.OB3 in.) When discolored
Mark2 2.20 mm (0.OB7 in.) When discolored
Mark 3 2.30 mm (0.091 in.) When discolored
Mark4 2.40 mm (0.094 in.) When discolored
Mark 5 2.50 mm (0.09B in.) When discolored
Mark6 2.60 mm (0.102 in.) When discolored
Mark7 2.70 mm (0.106 in.) When discolored
MarkB 2.BO mm (0.110 in.) When discolored
Mark 9 2.90 mm (0.114 in.) When discolored

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 Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit
Valve body Stator shaft needle bearing contact 1.0. Torque converter 27.000-27.021 mm When worn or
side (1.0630-1.0638 in.) damaged
ATF pump side 29.000-29.021 mm When worn or
(1.1417-1.1426 in.) 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.) --
Driven gear 0.070-0.125 mm (0.0028-0.0049 in.) --
ATF pump drive gear 1.0. 14.016-14.034 mm When worn or
(0.5518-0.5525 in.) damaged
ATF pump driven gear shaft 0.0. 13.980-13.99 mm When worn or
(0.5504-0.5508 in.) damaged
Reverse shift Fork finger thickness 5.60-6.00 mm (0.220-0.236 in.) 5.40 mm (0.213 in.)
fork
Park gear and When worn or
pawl damaged
Servo body Shift fork shaft bore 1.0. 14.000 14.010 mm
(0.5512-0.5516 in.)
Shift fork shaft valve bore 1.0. 37.000-37.039 mm 37.045 mm

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(1.4567-1.4582 in.) (1.4585 in.)
Regulator valve Sealing ring contact 1.0. 32.000-32.025 mm 32.050mm
body (1.2598-1.2608 in.) (1.2618 in.)
Accumulator Sealing ring contact 1.0. 35.000-35.025 mm 35.05mm
body (1.3780-1.3789 in.) (1.3799 in.)
Stator shaft Sealing ring contact 1.0. 29.000-29.013 mm 29.050mm
(1.1417-1.1422 in.) (1.1437 in.)

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Standards and Service Limits
Automatic Transmission and Differential (cont'd)
Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit
Mainshaft Diameter of needle bearing contact at stator shaft 22.984-23.000 mm When worn or
area (0.9049-0.9055 in.) damaged
at 3rd gear 52.975-52.991 mm When worn or
(2.0856-2.0863 in.) damaged
at 4th gear collar 33.975-33.991 mm When worn or
(1.3376-1.3382 in.) damaged
1.0. of 3rd gear 59.000-59.019 mm When worn or
(2.3228-2.3236 in.) damaged
1.0. of 4th gear 40.000-40.016 mm When worn or
(1.5748-1.5754 in.) 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 73 mm thrust shim thickness No.1 7.85 mm (0.309 in.) When worn or
damaged
No.2 7.90 mm (0.311 in.) When worn or
damaged
No.3 7.95 mm (0.313 in.) When worn or

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damaged
No.4 8.00 mm (0.315 in.) When worn or
damaged
No.5 8.05 mm (0.317 in.) When worn or
damaged
No.6 8.10 mm (0.319 in.) When worn or
damaged
Thrust washer thickness 27x47x5mm 5.00 mm (0.197 in.) When worn or
damaged
Length of 4th gear collar 58.5-58.6 mm (2.303-2.307 in.) --
4th gear collar flange thickness 4.45-4.60 mm (0.175-0.181 in.) When worn or
damaged
Sealing ring thickness 32 mmsealing 1.850-1.950 mm (0.073-0.077 in.) 1.800 mm (0.071 in.)
ring
29 mm sealing 1.850-1.950 mm (0.073-0.077 in.) 1.800 mm (0.071 in.)
ring
Width of sealing ring groove 2.025 - 2.060 mm (0.079 - 0.081 in.) 2.080 mm (0.082 in.)
Clutch feed pipe 0.0. 3rd clutch 5.97 - 5.98 mm (0.2350 - 0.2354 in.) 5.95 mm (0.2343 in.)
4th clutch 11.47 - 11.48 mm (0.4516 - 0.4520 in.) 11.45 mm (0.4508 in.)
Clutch feed pipe bushing 1.0. 3rd clutch 6.018 - 6.030 mm (0.2369 - 0.2374 in.) 6.045 mm (0.2380 in.)
4th clutch 11.500 -11.518mm 11.530 mm
(0.4528 - 0.4535 in.) (0.4539 in.)

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 Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit
Countershaft Diameter of needle bearing contact at 4th gear 34.975-34.991 mm When worn or
area (1.3770-1.3776 in.) damaged
at 2nd gear 39.979-40.000 mm When worn or
(1.5740-1.5748 in.) damaged
at park gear 41.964-41.980 mm When worn or
(1.6521-1.6528 in.) damaged
at right end 38.505-38.515 mm When worn or
(1.5159-1.5163 in.) damaged
1.0. of 4th gear 41.000-41.016 mm When worn or
(1.6142-1.6148 in.) damaged
1.0. of idler gear 50.000-50.016 mm When worn or
(1.9685-1.9691 in.) damaged
1.0. of reverse gear 46.000-46.016 mm When worn or
(1.8110-1.8116 in.) damaged
End play of 1st gear 0.00-0.33 mm (0.000-0.013 in.) --
End play of 4th gear 0.04-0.27 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.) --

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Length of distance collar 53.92-53.96 mm (2.123-2.124 in.) --
Cotter thickness 1.99-2.02 mm (0.078-0.080 in.) --
Reverse selector hub 0.0. 55.87 -55.90 mm (2.1996-2.2008 in.) Whenwprnor
damaged

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Standards and Service Limits
Automatic Transmission and Differential (cont'd)
Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit
Secondary shaft Diameter of needle bearing contact at 1st gear 37.978-37.993 mm When worn or
area (1.4952-1.4958 in.) damaged
at 2nd gear 33.986-33.999 mm When worn or
(1.3380-1.3385 in.) damaged
1.0. of 1st gear 44.000-44.016 mm When worn or
(1.7323-1.7329 in.) damaged
1.0. of 2nd gear 40.000-40.016 mm When worn or
(1.5748-1.5754 in.) 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

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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 1.890-1.950 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 0.0. 7.97-7.98 mm (0.3138-0.3142 in.) 7.95 mm (0.3130 in.)
Clutch feed pipe bushing 1.0. 8.000-8.015 mm (0.3150-0.3156 in.) 8.030 mm (0.3161 in.)
Reverse idler Diameter of needle bearing contact at reverse idler 13.990-14.000 mm When worn or
gear area gear shaft (0.5508-0.5512 in.) damaged
End play 0.03-0.36 mm (0.001-0.014 in.) --
I.D. 18.007 -18.020 mm When worn or
(0.7089-0.7094 in.) damaged
Thrust washer thickness Transmission 0.97 -1.03 mm (0.038-0.041 in.) --
housing side
Reverse idler 0.97-1.03 mm (0.038-0.041 in.) --
gear shaft holder
side
1.0. of reverse idler gear shaft holder 14.006-14.024 mm When worn or
(0.5514-0.5521 in.) damaged
1.0. oftransmission housing of reverse 14.006-14.024 mm --
idler gear shaft contact area (0.5514-0.5521 in.)

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Wire Diameter D.D. Free Length No. of Coils
Main valve body Modulator valve spring 1.6mm 10.4 mm 33.5mm 9.8
springs (see (0.063 in.) (0.409 in.) (1.319 in.)
page 14-161) Shift valve C spring 0.8mm 6.6mm 49.1 mm 21.7
(0.031 in.) (0.260 in.) (1.933 in.)
Shift valve D spring 0.7mm 6.6mm 35.7 mm 17.2
(0.028 in.) (0.260 in.) (1.406 in.)
Shift valve E spring 0.7mm 6.6mm 32.2mm 13.4
(0.028 in.) (0.260 in.) (1.268 in.)
Relief valve spring 1.1 mm 8.6mm 30.1 mm 10.7
(0.043 in.) (0.339 in.) (1.185 in.)
Lock-up shift valve spring 0.9mm 7.6mm 63.0mm 22.4
(0.035 in.) (0.299 in.) (2.480 in.)
Cooler check valve spring 0.6mm 5.8mm 14.5 mm 6.8
(0.024 in.) (0.228 in.) (0.571 in.)
Torque converter check 1.2mm 8.6mm 35.1 mm 14.3
valve spring (0.047 in.) (0.339 in.) (1.382 in.)
Servo control valve spring 0.7mm 6.6mm 35.7 mm 17.2

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(0.028 in.) (0.260 in.) (1.406 in.)
Reverse CPC valve spring 0.7mm 6.1 mm 17.8mm 7.9
(0.028 in.) (0.240 in.) (0.701 in.)
Regulator valve Stator reaction spring 5.5mm 37.4 mm 30.3mm 2.12
body springs (0.217 in.) (1.472 in.) (1.193in.)
(see page 14- Regulator valve spring A 1.8mm 14.7 mm 87.5mm 16.5
164) (0.071 in.) (0.579 in.) (3.445 in.)
Regulator valve spring B 1.7mm 9.4mm 44.0mm 13.4
(0.067 in.) (0.370 in.) (1.732 in.)
Lock-up control valve spring 0.7mm 6.6mm 42.9mm 14.2
(0.028 in.) (0.260 in.) (1.689 in.)
Lock-up timing valve spring 0.65mm 6.6mm 34.8mm 15.6
(0.026 in.) (0.260 in.) (1.370 in.)
Servo body Shift valve B spring 0.8mm 7.1 mm 40.4mm 16.9
springs (see (0.031 in.) (0.280 in.) (1.591 in.)
page 14-165) Shift valve A spring 0.8mm 7.1 mm 40.4mm 16.9
(0.031 in.) (0.280 in.) (1.591 in.)
CPC valve A spring 0.7mm 6.1 mm 17.8 mm 7.9
(0.028 in.) (0.240 in.) (0.701 in.)
CPC valve B spring 0.7mm 6.1 mm 17.8mm 7.9
(0.028 in.) (0.240 in.) (0.701 in.)
4th accumulator spring A 2.6mm 19.6 mm 66.4mm 9.7
(0.102 in.) (0.772 in.) (2.614 in.)
4th accumulator spring B 2.4mm 12.8mm 51.5 mm 11.5
(0.094 in.) (0.504 in.) (2.028 in.)
3rd accumulator spring A 2.6mm 19.6 mm 66.4 mm 9.7
(0.102 in.) (0.772 in.) (2.614 in.)
3rd accumulator spring B 2.4mm 12.8 mm 51.5 mm 11.5
(0.094 in.) (0.504 in.) (2.028 in.)
Accumulator 1st accumulator spring B 2.7mm 15.0 mm 52.5mm 10.3
body springs (0.106 in.) (0.591 in.) (2.067 in.)
(see page 14- 1st accumulator spring A 2.5mm 21.6 mm 87.5 mm 11.8
166) (0.098 in.) (0.850 in.) (3.445 in.)
2nd accumulator spring B 2.4mm 12.6 mm 53.5mm 12.9
(0.094 in.) (0.496 in.) (2.106 in.)
2nd accumulator spring A 2.7mm 19.6mm 66.3 mm 9.9
(0.106 in.) (0.772 in.) (2.610 in.)
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Standards and Service Limits
Automatic Transmission and Differential (co nt' d)
Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit
AfT differential Pinion shaft contact area J.D. 18.010-18.028 mm --
carrier (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 contact area J.D. 30.025-30.045 mm (1.182-1.183 in.) --
Carrier-to-driveshaft clearance 0.045-0.086 mm (0.002-0.003 in.) 0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Carrier-to-intermediate shaft clearance 0.080-0.116 mm (0.003-0.005 in.) --

Tapered roller bearing starting torque For new bearing 2.7-3.9 N·m Adjust
(preload) (28-40 kgf·cm, 24-35Ibf·in.)
For used bearing 2.5-3.6 N·m Adjust
(25-37 kgf·cm, 22-32Ibf·in.)
AfT differential Backlash 0.05-0.15 mm (0.002-0.006 in.) --
pinion gear J.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.) 0.12 mm (0.005 in.)

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Steering wheel Rotational play measured at outside With engine 0-10 mm (0-0.39 in.) --

edge running
Starting load measured at outside With engine 30 N (3.1 kgf, 6.8 Ibs) --
edge running
Gearbox Angle of rack guide screw loosened 60 o ±5°
from locked position
Pump Output pressure with shut-off valve 7,600-8,300 kpa
closed (78-85 kgf/cm',
1,110-1,210 psi)
Power steering Capacity Use Genuine For fluid change: 0.4 e (0.42 US pt, 0.35 Imp qt)
fluid Honda Power For system overhaul: 1.1 e (1.16 US qt, 0.97 Imp qt)
Steering Fluid
Power steering Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf, 221bs) Used belt: 13.0-16.5 mm (0.51-0.65 in.)
pump belt applied mid-way between pulleys New belt: 8.5-11.0 mm (0.34-0.43 in.)
NOTE: Adjust a Tension (measured with belt tension Use belt: 390-540 N (40-55 kgf, 88-120 Ibs))
new belt to the gauge) New belt: 740-880 N (75-90 kgf, 170-200 Ibs))
new belt spec,
run the engine
for 5 minutes,
then readjust it
to the used belt
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Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit
Wheel alignment Camber Front 0000'± 1°
Rear -0030'± 1°
Caster Front 2°48'± 1°
Total toe Front 0±2 mm (O± 1/16 in.)
Rear IN 2±2 (1/16± 1116 in.)
Front wheel turning angle Inside wheel 38°32'±2°
Outside wheel 31°03' (Reference)
Aluminum wheel Runout Axial 0-0.7 mm (0-0.03 in.) 2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
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.)
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.)
Rear 0-0.05 mm (0-0.002 in.)

Brakes
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Parking brake Distance travelled when 6-9 clicks
lever pulled with 196 N (20 kgf, 441bs) of
force
Brake pedal Pedal height (carpet removed) 148 mm (513/16 in.)
Free play 1-5 mm (1/16-3/16 in.)
Master cylinder Piston-to-pushrod clearance 0-0.4 mm (0-0.015 in.)
Brake disc Thickness Front 22.9-23.1 mm (0.90-0.91 in.) 21.0 mm (0.83 in.)
Rear 8.9-9.1 mm (0.35-0.36 in.) 8.0 mm (0.31 in.)
Runout Front 0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
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.)
Rear 8.9-9.1 mm (0.355-0.358 in.) 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)

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Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Capacities of systems Calsonic condenser 450-500 g (15.9-17.6 oz)
Showa condenser 600-650 g (21.2-22.9 oz)
Refrigerant oil Type DENSO: ND-OIL 8 (PIN 38897-PR7-A01AH or 38899-PR7-A01)
Capacity of components Condenser 25 me (5/6 fl OZ, 0.9 Imp OZ)
Evaporator 40 me (1 1/3 fl OZ, 1.4 Imp OZ)
Each line and 10 me (1/3 fl OZ, 0.4 Imp OZ)
hose
Receiver 10 me (1/3 fl OZ, 0.41mp oz)
Compressor 160-175 ml! (5 1/3-6 fl OZ, 5.6-6.2 Imp OZ)
Compressor Starter coil resistance at 68°F (20°C) 3.4-3.8 Q
(DENSO) Pulley-to-pressure plate 0.5±0.15 mm (O.02±0.006 in.)
clearance

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Design Specifications
Item Measurement Qualification Specification
DIMENSIONS Overall length 4-door 4,795 mm (188.8 in.)
2-door 4,745 mm (186.8 in.)
Overall width 1,785 mm (70.3 in.)
Overall height 4-door 1,455 mm (57.3 in.)
2-door 1,405 mm (55.3 in.)
Wheelbase 4-door 2,715 mm (106.9 in.)
2-door 2,670 mm (105.1 in.)
Track Front 1,555 mm (61.2 in.)
Rear 1,535 mm (60.4 in.)
Ground clearance 158 mm (6.2 in.)
Seating capacity Five
WEIGHT (U.S.A.) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4-door 4,2351bs
(GVWR) 2-door 4,1901bs
WEIGHT Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4-door 1,920 kg
(CANADA) (GVWR) 2-door 1.900 kg
ENGINE Type Water-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC VTEC V6 gasoline
engine
Cylinder arrangement 60° V6-cylinder, transverse

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Bore and stroke 86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.39 x 3.39 in.)
Displacement 2,997 cm' (m~) (183 cu in.)
Compression ratio 9.4
Valve train Belt driven, SOHC VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
Lubrication system Forced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
Oil pump displacement at 6,000 engine rpm 58.4 Ii (61.7 US qt, 51.41mp qt)/minute
Water pump displacement at 6,000 engine rpm 172 Ii (182 US qt, 151 Imp qt)/minute
Fuel required UNLEADED gasoline with 86 pump octane number or
higher
STARTER Type Gear reduction
Normal output 1.6kW
Nominal voltage 12 V
Hour rating 30 seconds
Direction of rotation Clockwise as viewed from gear end
AUTOMATIC Type Electronically controlled automatic, 4-speed forward, 1
TRANSMISSION reverse
Primary reduction Direct 1:1
Gear ratio 1st 2.534
2nd 1.502
3rd 0.947
4th 0.608
Reverse 1.846
Final reduction Type Single helical gear
Gear ratio 4.200

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STEERING Type Power-assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio 15.77
Turns,lock-to-lock 3.05
Steering wheel diameter 380 mm (15.0 in.)
SUSPENSION Type Front Independent double wishbone, coil spring with stabilizer
Rear Five-link double wishbone
Shock absorber Front and rear Telescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
WHEEL Camber Front 0°
ALIGNMENT Rear -0°30'
Caster Front 2°48'
Total toe Front o mm (Din.)
Rear In 2 mm (1/16 in.)
BRAKES Type of service brake Front Power-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc
Rear Power-assisted self-adjusting solid disc
Type of parking brake Mechanical actuating, rear wheels
Pad friction surface area Front 59 cm' x 2 (9.0 sq in. x 2)
Rear 28 cm' x 2 (4.3 sq in. x 2)
TIRES Size of front and rear tires P205/65 R15 92V

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Size of spare tires T135/90D15100M
AIR Cooling capacity 5,240 Kcal/h (20,800 BTU/h)
CONDITIONING Compressor Type/Manufacturer Swash plate/DENSO
Number of cylinders 10
Capacity 177.7 mll/rev. (10.84 cu in/rev.)
Maximum speed 7,600 rpm
Lubricant capacity 160 mll (5 1/3 fl oz)
Lubricant type ND-OIL 8
Condenser Type Corrugated fin
Evaporator Type Corrugated fin
Blower Type Sirocco fan
Motor input 230W/12 V
Speed control Manual AlC: 4-speed Auto AlC: Infinite variable
Maximum capacity 520 m'/h (18,300 cu ft/h)
Temperature control Air-mix type
Compressor clutch Type Dry, single plate, Poly-V belt drive
Electrical power 40 W maximum at 12 V
consumption at 68°F (20°C)
Refrigerant Type HFC-134 a (R-134 a)
Quantity Calsonic condenser 450-500 g (15.9-17.6 fI oz)
Showa condenser 600 - 650 g (21.2 - 22.9 fl oz)

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Item Measurement Qualification Specification
ELECTRICAL Battery 12 V-55 AH/5 hours
RATINGS Starter 12 V-1.6 kW
Alternator 12 V-100A
Fuses Under-hood fuse/relay box 100A, 50A, 40A, 30A, 20A, 15A
Under-dash driver's fuse/ 30A, 15A, 10A, 7.5A
relay box
Under-dash passenger's 30A, 20A, 10A, 7.5A
fuse/relay box
Light bulbs Headlight high beam 12V-60W
Headlight low beam 12 V-51 W
Front turn signal/Front side 12 V-24 W/2.2 CP (candlepower) (two filaments)
marker lights
Front parking lights 12V-3CP
Rear turn signal lights 12V-21 W
Brake/Taillights 12 V-21/5 W
Taillight 12V - 3CP
High mount brake light 12 V-21 W
Back-up lights 12 V-21 W

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License plate light 12 V-3 CP
Ceiling light 12V-8W
Trunk lights 12V-5W
Door courtesy lights 12 V-2 CP
Vanity mirror lights 12V-1.1W
Glove box light 12V-3.4W
Spotlights 12 V-4 CP
Gauge lights 12V-1.26W,3.78W
Indicator lights 12V-LED,14V-0.56W,0.7W,1.4W
Panel and pilot lights 14 V-0.56 W, 0.84 W
Heater control panel lights 8V-1.2W, 14V-1.12W, 1.4W

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2-door coupe

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