Honda Accord: Block and Piston inspection
1. Remove the crankshaft and the pistons (see page 7-14).
2. Check the piston for distortion or cracks.
3. Measure the piston diameter at a point 13 mm (0.5 in) from the bottom of the skirt. There are two standard-size pistons (No Letter or A, and B). The letter is stamped on the top of the piston. Letters are also stamped on the engine block as the cylinder bore sizes.
Piston Skirt Diameter
Standard (New);
No Letter (or A): 86.980-”86.990 mm
(3.4244-3.4248 In)
B: 86.970-”86.980 mm
(3.4240-3.4244 in)
Service Limit-
No Letter (or A): 86.930 mm (3.4224 in)
B: 86.920 mm (3.4220 in)
Oversize Piston Skirt Diameter
0.25: 87.230-87.240 mm (3.4342 -3.4346 in)
4. Measure the wear and taper in direction X and Y at three levels inside each cylinder as shown. If the measurements in any cylinder are beyond the Oversize Bore Service Limit, replace the engine block.
If the engine block is being rebored, refer to step 7 after reboring.
Cylinder Bore Size
Standard (New):
A or I- 87.010-87.020 mm
(3.4256-3.4260 in)
B or II: 87.000-87.010 mm
(3.4252-3.4256 in)
Service Limit: 87.070 mm (3.4279 in)
Oversize Bore
0.25: 87.250-87.260 mm (3.4350-3.4354 in) Reboring Limit: 0.25 mm (0.010 in) max.
Bore Taper
Limit (Difference between first 0.02 mm (0.001 in) and third measurement):
5. Scored or scratched cylinder bores must be honed.
6. Check the top of the engine block for warpage.
Measure along the edges and across the center as shown.
Engine Block Warpage
Standard (New); 0.07 mm (0.003 in) max.
Service Limit; 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
7. Calculate the difference between the cylinder bore diameter and the piston diameter. If the clearance is near or exceeds the service limit, inspect the piston and the cylinder bore for excessive wear.
Piston-to-Cylinder Bore Clearance
Standard (New): 0.020-”0.040 mm
(0.0008-0.0016 in)
Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
Crankshaft Inspection
Out-of-Round and Taper
1. Remove the crankshaft from the engine block (see
page 7-14).
2. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) pulse plate
from the crankshaft (see page 7-30).
3. Clean the cr ...
Cf Hinder Bore Honing
Only a scored or scratched cylinder bore must be honed.
1. Measure the cylinder bores (see page 7-17).
If the engine block is to be reused, hone the cylinders,
and remeasure the bores.
2. Re ...
See also:
When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
aged 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat.
If the passenger’s front airbag ...
XM Receiver Removal/Installation
1. Open the trunk lid, and remove the right trunk side
trim panel {see page 20-132).
2. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the XM receiver
(B).
4-Door
3. Remove the mounting bolt (C) and lo ...
Audio System
Audio System
An audio system is standard on all
models. Read the appropriate pages
(as shown below) to use your
vehicle’s audio system. ...