Civic LX Sedan L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC MFI (1998)
1. Measure the diameter of the piston pin.
Piston Pin Diameter:
B16A2 engine:
Standard (New): 20.994 - 21.000 mm (0.8265 - 0.8268 inch)
Oversize: 20.997 - 21.003 (0.8267 - 0.8269 inch)
D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:
Standard (New): 18.994 - 19.000 mm (0.7478 - 0.7480 inch)
Oversize: 18.997 - 19.003 (0.7479 - 0.7481 inch)
NOTE: All replacement piston pins are oversize.
2. Zero the dial indicator to the piston pin diameter.
3. Measure the piston pin-to-piston clearance.
NOTE: Check the piston for distortion or cracks.
If the piston pin clearance is greater than 0.024 mm (0.0009 inch), remeasure using an oversized piston pin.
Piston Pin-to-Piston Clearance:
Standard (New): 0.010 - 0.022 mm (0.0004 - 0.0009 inch)