Timing Belt Replacement Instructions '98 Civic

I'm going to replace the timing on my '98 Civic this weekend.
I really don't want to buy a manual for this one job.
Is there an online resource for the instructions?

Or, would anyone be willing to scan and send me the relevant pages.
I'm not usually this cheap, but being out of work since last March has
worn down the finances.

tucker
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maybe someone can scan you a timing belt also so you dont have to buy
one. while at it maybe they can scan some gas for the car also????

 

I would scan it if I had manual. Ie newsgroup is another helping each out
out..

Do a google search. You might be able to find something.


Chris

 

Welcome to my filter list.

 

I'd do the same for someone if they asked.
Thanks.

 

I don't have a working scanner at this time, but if you want written
instruction with specification I could provide that.

Have you figured out how to remove the main pulley bolt yet?

 

I haven't even begun yet, but I imagine I'll have to use an air wrench
to prevent spinning the main?
Also, there is something about a pin which is inserted to hold the
engines position while the belt is replaced?

 

Forgot to say, yes I would appreciate written instructions very much!

Thanks!

tucker
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There is a tool that fits into the front of the crank pulley (notice that
the front of the pulley looks like the mirror image of a big nut) to hold it
while you exert about 400 lb-ft of torque on the bolt to break it loose.
See:

http://www.all-tool.com/BY_MASTER_CATAGORY/Automotive_Service/Cooling_System
_Service/Cooling_System_Service/cooling_system_service_9.htm

 

Ok, assuming you have experience with something of this scale and you just
need the specify for the Civic.

1. Remove cylinder head cover and upper cover (the plastic one) and set
#1 piston to TDC.

2. Remove splash shield (bottom of bumper)

3. Loosen the mounting bolt (17 lbf-ft) and lock bolt(17 lbf-ft), then
remove the power steering pump belt and pump. (the mounting bolt is the top
one, lock is the bottom)

4. Loose the idler pulley center nut (33 lbf-ft) and adjusting bolt, then
remove the AC compressor belt.

5. Loosen the mounting nut (33 lbf-ft) and lock bolt (17 lbf-ft), then
remove the alternator belt. (lock bolt on top, mounting on bottom)

6. Remove the dipstick and idler pulley bracket.

7. Remove the upper bracket (this is the adjacent to the washer bottle,
held in place with 3 bolts, 54 lbf-ft)

Use a jack to support the engine before the upper bracket is
removed.

Place cushion between the oil pan and the the jack.

8. Remove the crankshaft pulley.

9. Remove the lower cover and dipstick pipe.

10. Remove the CKF sensor (near the bottom spocket) from the oil pump.
NOTE THE GRIP BETWEEN THE SENSOR AND THE SPOCKET AND HOW THE
SENSOR SHOULD GO BACK.

11. Loose the adjusting bolt 180degree. Push the tensioner to remove
tension from the timing, then retighten the adjusting bolt (33 lbf-ft).

12. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Belt tension adjustment:

1. Adjust timing belt tension with cold engine.

2. The tensioner is spring-loaded to apply tension to the belt
automatically after making the following adjustment.

3. Always rotate crankshat counterclockwise only.

4. Rotate the crankshaft five or six revolutions to set belt.

5. Set #1 piston at TDC

6. Loosen the adjusting bolt 180deg.

7. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise three teeth on the camshaft
pulley.

8. Tighten the adjusting bolt.

9. Retorque the cranshaft pulley bolt (14 lbf-ft+ 90deg).

This is essential the instruction from the 1996-1998 Honda Service Manual,
minus the pretty pictures.

I used a chain wrench to secure the pulley and a deep socket and breaker bar
to loosen the bolt. After alots of effort and more cursing the bolt broke
loose. (300 lb-ft?!)

I didn't pinned anything. Just don't move anything! I also replaced the
crank and cam shaft seals and water pump.





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Ok, assuming you have experience with something of this scale and you just
need the specify for the Civic.

1. Remove cylinder head cover and upper cover (the plastic one) and set
#1 piston to TDC.

2. Remove splash shield (bottom of bumper)

3. Loosen the mounting bolt (17 lbf-ft) and lock bolt(17 lbf-ft), then
remove the power steering pump belt and pump. (the mounting bolt is the top
one, lock is the bottom)

4. Loose the idler pulley center nut (33 lbf-ft) and adjusting bolt, then
remove the AC compressor belt.

5. Loosen the mounting nut (33 lbf-ft) and lock bolt (17 lbf-ft), then
remove the alternator belt. (lock bolt on top, mounting on bottom)

6. Remove the dipstick and idler pulley bracket.

7. Remove the upper bracket (this is the adjacent to the washer bottle,
held in place with 3 bolts, 54 lbf-ft)

Use a jack to support the engine before the upper bracket is
removed.

Place cushion between the oil pan and the the jack.

8. Remove the crankshaft pulley.

9. Remove the lower cover and dipstick pipe.

10. Remove the CKF sensor (near the bottom spocket) from the oil pump.
NOTE THE GRIP BETWEEN THE SENSOR AND THE SPOCKET AND HOW THE
SENSOR SHOULD GO BACK.

11. Loose the adjusting bolt 180degree. Push the tensioner to remove
tension from the timing, then retighten the adjusting bolt (33 lbf-ft).

12. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Belt tension adjustment:

1. Adjust timing belt tension with cold engine.

2. The tensioner is spring-loaded to apply tension to the belt
automatically after making the following adjustment.

3. Always rotate crankshat counterclockwise only.

4. Rotate the crankshaft five or six revolutions to set belt.

5. Set #1 piston at TDC

6. Loosen the adjusting bolt 180deg.

7. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise three teeth on the camshaft
pulley.

8. Tighten the adjusting bolt.

9. Retorque the cranshaft pulley bolt (14 lbf-ft+ 90deg).

This is essential the instruction from the 1996-1998 Honda Service Manual,
minus the pretty pictures.

I used a chain wrench to secure the pulley and a deep socket and breaker bar
to loosen the bolt. After alots of effort and more cursing the bolt broke
loose. (300 lb-ft?!)

I didn't pinned anything. Just don't move anything! I also replaced the
crank and cam shaft seals and water pump.

 

http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/CivicManual/index.html

 

Look at http://timingbelt.soben.com

It's a '96 Acura Integra, but I doubt the '98 Honda is that much
different.

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