Civic HX Coupe L4-1668cc 1.7L SOHC (VTEC-E) MFI (2001)
8. Remove the camshaft holders. Measure the widest portion of plastigage on each journal.
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If the camshaft-to-holder clearance is within limits, go to step 10.
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If the camshaft-to-holder clearance is beyond the service limit and the camshaft has been replaced, replace the cylinder head.;
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If the camshaft-to-holder clearance is beyond the service limit and the camshaft has not been replaced, go to step 9.
Camshaft-to-Holder Oil Clearance:
Standard (New): 0.050 - 0.089 mm (0.0020 - 0.0035 inch)
Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 inch)
9. Check the total runout with the camshaft supported on V-blocks.
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If the total runout of the camshaft is within the service limit, replace the cylinder head.
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If the total runout is beyond the service limit, replace the camshaft and recheck the camshaft-to-holder oil clearance. If the oil clearance is still
out of tolerance, replace the cylinder head.
Camshaft Total Runout:
Standard (New): 0.03 mm (0.001 inch) max.
Service Limit: 0.04 mm (0.002 inch)