Civic VP Sedan L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC MFI (1999)
Crankshaft: Service and Repair
Inspection
INSPECTION
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Clean the crankshaft oil passages with pipe cleaners or a suitable brush.
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Check the keyway and threads.
ALIGNMENT
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Measure runout on all main journals to make sure the crank is not bent.
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The difference between measurements on each journal must not be more than the service limit.
Crankshaft Total Indicated Runout:
B16A2 engine:
Standard (New): 0.020 mm (0.0008 inch) max.
Service Limit: 0.030 mm (0.0012 inch)
D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:
Standard (New): 0.03 mm (0.001 inch) max.
Service Limit: 0.04 mm (0.002 inch)
OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER
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Measure out-of-round at the middle of each rod and main journal in two places.
