Civic Sedan L4-1.6L SOHC (VTEC) (1996)
Timing Belt Tensioner: Customer Interest
Engine - Timing Belt Noise
Bulletin No.
96-057
Issue Date
OCT 28, 1996
Model
1996 CIVIC
Applicable To
ALL
File Under
ENGINE
Timing Belt Noise
SYMPTOM
A whine or chirping noise can be heard coming from the front of the engine at idle or just above idle.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The timing belt is tensioned too tight.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Adjust the timing belt tension according to the procedure given in this service bulletin.
NOTE:
This procedure applies only to 1996 Civics. The procedure in the service manual should be used for all other years.
1.
Start the engine. Let it run until it is warmed up (the cooling fan cycles on and off twice).
2.
Turn off the engine. Connect the PGM tester and monitor the coolant temperature. Let the coolant cool down to 135°F (57°C). (This should take
about an hour in an ambient temperature of about 75°F.)
3.
Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise until either the No. 1 or No. 4 piston is at TDC.
4.
Remove the plug for the timing belt tensioner bolt.
5.
Loosen the timing belt tensioner bolt 1/2 turn. Then torque the bolt to 44 N.m (33 lb-ft).
6.
Install the plug.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation number:
110371
Flat rate time:
0.3 hour
Failed part:
P/N 14400-P2E-004
H/C 4837357
Defect code:
042
Contention code:
B07
Template ID:
96-057A