Honda Accord: Piston Installation
If the Crankshaft is Already Installed
1. Set the crankshaft to bottom dead center (BDC) for each cylinder as its piston is installed.
2. Remove the connecting rod caps, then install the ring compressor, and check that the bearing is securely in place.
3. Apply new engine oil to the piston, the inside of the ring compressor, and the cylinder bore, then attach the ring compressor to the piston/connecting rod assembly.
4. Position the mark (A) to face the cam chain side of the engine block.
5. Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in using the wooden handle of a hammer (A).
Push down on the ring compressor (B) to prevent the rings from expanding before entering the cylinder bore.
8. Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and check the connecting rod-to-rod journal alignment before pushing the piston into place.
7. Check the connecting rod bearing clearance with plastigage (see page 7-9).
8. Inspect the connecting rod bolts (see page 7-28).
9. Apply new engine oil to the bolt threads, then install the connecting rod caps with bearings. Torque the bolts to 41 N-m (4.2 kgfm, 30 Ibf-ft).
10. Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional 120 Р’В°.
NOTE: Remove the connecting rod bolt if you tightened it beyond the specified angle, and go back to step 8 of the procedure. Do not loosen it back to the specified angle.
If the Crankshaft is Not Installed
1. Remove the connecting rod caps, then install the ring compressor, and check that the bearing is securely in place.
2. Apply new engine oil to the piston, the inside of the ring compressor, and the cylinder bore, then attach the ring compressor to the piston/connecting rod assembly.
3. Position the mark (A) to face the cam chain side of the engine block.
4. Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in using the wooden handle of a hammer (A).
Push down on the ring compressor (B) to prevent the rings from expanding before entering the cylinder bore.
5. Position all pistons at top dead center (TDC).
Piston Ring Replacement
1. Remove the piston from the engine block (see page
7-14).
2. Using a ring expander (A), remove the old piston
rings (B).
3. Clean all ring grooves thoroughly with a squared-off
broken ring ...
Connecting Rod Bolt Inspection
1. Measure the diameter of each connecting rod bolt at
point A and point B.
2. Calculate the difference in diameter between point A
and point B.
Point A-”Point B = Difference in Diameter
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See also:
Door Key Cylinder Switch Test
1. Remove the driver's door panel (see page 20-17).
2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the door lock
actuator (key cylinder switch) (B).
3. Check for continuity between the terminals.
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Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle,
carbon
monoxide ga ...
XM Antenna Replacement
1. Remove the headliner (see page 20-140).
2. Remove the nut (A) from the XM antenna (B).
3. Disconnect the connector (C) and remove the XM
antenna.
4. Install the XM antenna in the reverse ...