Civic L4-1.8L CNG (2008)
Crankshaft: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Installation
Crankshaft Installation
Special Tools Required
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Handle driver 07749-0010000
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Attachment, 24 x 26 mm 07746-0010700
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Oil seal driver attachment 9607ZAD-PNAA100
1. With a manual transmission, install the crankshaft end bushing when replacing the crankshaft. Using the handle driver and attachment, drive in the
crankshaft end bushing until the attachment bottom against the crankshaft.
2. Check the connecting rod bearing clearance with plastigage.
3. Check the main bearing clearance with plastigage.
4. Install the bearing halves in the engine block and connecting rods.
5. Apply a coat of new engine oil to the main bearings and rod bearings.
6. Install the crankshaft position (CKP) pulse plate (A) on the crankshaft (B).
7. Hold the crankshaft so that rod journal No. 2 and rod journal No. 3 are straight up, then lower the crankshaft into the engine block.
8. Apply new engine oil to the thrust washer surfaces. Install the thrust washers (A) in the No. 4 journal of the engine block.