Standards and Service Limits
Engine Electrical (1.5 L)
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Ignition coil
Firing order
 
1?3?4?2
Spark plug
Gap
 
0.7?0.8 mm (0.028?0.031 in)
?
Ignition timing
At idle
Check the red mark
M/T in neutral, CVT in N or P
4 ±2 ° BTDC
Drive belt
Tension
 
Auto-tensioner
Alternator
Brush length
 
10.5 mm (0.413 in)
1.5 mm (0.059 in)
Starter (KX)
Commutator mica depth
 
0.40?0.50 mm (0.0157?0.0197 in)
0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Commutator runout
 
0.02 mm (0.0008 in) max.
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Commutator O.D.
 
28.0?28.1 mm (1.102?1.106 in)
27.5 mm (1.083 in)
Brush length
 
11.1?11.5 mm (0.437?0.453 in)
4.3 mm (0.169 in)

Engine Electrical (2.0 L)
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Ignition coil
Firing order
 
1?3?4?2
Spark plug
Gap
 
1.0?1.1 mm (0.039?0.043 in)
?
Ignition timing
At idle
Check the white mark
M/T in neutral, CVT in N or P
0 ±2 ° BTDC
Drive belt
Tension
 
Auto-tensioner
Alternator
Brush length
 
10.5 mm (0.413 in)
1.5 mm (0.059 in)
Starter
Commutator mica depth
 
0.40?0.50 mm (0.0157?0.0197 in)
0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Commutator runout
 
0.02 mm (0.0008 in) max.
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Commutator O.D.
 
28.0?28.1 mm (1.102?1.106 in)
27.5 mm (1.083 in)
Brush length
 
11.1?11.5 mm (0.437?0.453 in)
4.3 mm (0.169 in)

Engine Assembly (1.5 L)
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Compression
Pressure
Minimum
?
980 kPa (9.99 kgf/cm2, 142.1 psi)
Maximum variation
?
200 kPa (2.04 kgf/cm2, 29.0 psi)

Engine Assembly (2.0 L)
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Compression
Pressure
Minimum
?
930 kPa (9.48 kgf/cm2, 134.8 psi)
Maximum variation
?
200 kPa (2.04 kgf/cm2, 29.0 psi)

Cylinder Head (1.5 L)
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Head
Warpage
 
0.08 mm (0.003 in) max.
?
Height
 
126.95?127.05 mm (4.9980?5.0020 in)
?
Camshaft
End play
Intake/Exhaust
0.065?0.215 mm (0.00256?0.00846 in)
0.415 mm (0.01634 in)
Camshaft-to-holder oil clearance (intake)
No. 1 journal
0.030?0.069 mm (0.00118?0.00272 in)
0.120 mm (0.00472 in)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 journals
0.060?0.099 mm (0.00236?0.00390 in)
0.150 mm (0.00591 in)
Camshaft-to-holder oil clearance (exhaust)
No. 1, 2 journals
0.030?0.069 mm (0.00118?0.00272 in)
0.120 mm (0.00472 in)
No. 3, 4, 5 journals
0.060?0.099 mm (0.00236?0.00390 in)
0.150 mm (0.00591 in)
Total runout
 
0.03 mm (0.0012 in) max.
?
Cam lobe height
Intake
33.099 mm (1.30311 in)
?
Exhaust
33.273 mm (1.30996 in)
?
Valve
Clearance (cold)
Intake
0.21?0.25 mm (0.009 in)
?
Exhaust
0.25?0.29 mm (0.010?0.011 in)
?
Stem O.D.
Intake
5.48?5.49 mm (0.2157?0.2161 in)
5.45 mm (0.2146 in)
Exhaust
5.45?5.46 mm (0.2146?0.2150 in)
5.42 mm (0.2134 in)
Stem-to-guide clearance
Intake
0.025?0.050 mm (0.00098?0.00197 in)
0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
Exhaust
0.055?0.080 mm (0.00217?0.00315 in)
0.11 mm (0.0043 in)
Valve seat
Width
Intake/Exhaust
1.25?1.55 mm (0.0492?0.0610 in)
2.00 mm (0.0787 in)
Stem installed height
Intake
53.40?54.40 mm (2.1024?2.1417 in)
54.60 mm (2.1496 in)
Exhaust
45.90?46.90 mm (1.8071?1.8465 in)
47.10 mm (1.8543 in)
Valve guide
Installed height
Intake
21.25?21.75 mm (0.8366?0.8563 in)
?
Exhaust
19.75?20.25 mm (0.7776?0.7972 in)
?
Rocker arm
Arm-to-shaft clearance
Intake/Exhaust
0.018?0.059 mm (0.00071?0.00232 in)
0.080 mm (0.00315 in)

Cylinder Head (2.0 L)
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Head
Warpage
 
0.05 mm (0.002 in) max.
?
Height
 
111.95?112.05 mm (4.4075?4.4114 in)
?
Camshaft
End play
Intake/Exhaust
0.05?0.20 mm (0.0020?0.0079 in)
0.40 mm (0.0157 in)
Camshaft-to-holder oil clearance (intake)
No. 1 journal
0.030?0.069 mm (0.00118?0.00272 in)
0.150 mm (0.00591 in)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 journals
0.060?0.099 mm (0.00236?0.00390 in)
0.150 mm (0.00591 in)
Camshaft-to-holder oil clearance (exhaust)
No. 1, 2 journals
0.030?0.069 mm (0.00118?0.00272 in)
0.150 mm (0.00591 in)
No. 3, 4, 5, 6 journals
0.060?0.099 mm (0.00236?0.00390 in)
0.150 mm (0.00591 in)
Total runout
 
0.03 mm (0.0012 in) max.
?
Cam lobe height
Intake PRI
33.647 mm (1.32468 in)
?
Intake MID
35.252 mm (1.38787 in)
?
Intake SEC
33.647 mm (1.32468 in)
?
Exhaust
34.246 mm (1.34827 in)
?
Valve
Clearance (cold)
Intake
0.21?0.25 mm (0.009 in)
?
Exhaust
0.25?0.29 mm (0.010?0.011 in)
?
Stem O.D.
Intake
5.475?5.490 mm (0.21555?0.21614 in)
5.445 mm (0.21437 in)
Exhaust
5.445?5.460 mm (0.21437?0.21496 in)
5.435 mm (0.21398 in)
Stem-to-guide clearance
Intake
0.025?0.055 mm (0.00098?0.00217 in)
0.080 mm (0.00315 in)
Exhaust
0.055?0.085 mm (0.00217?0.00335 in)
0.110 mm (0.00433 in)
Valve seat
Width
Intake
1.25?1.55 mm (0.0492?0.0610 in)
1.90 mm (0.0748 in)
Exhaust
1.45?1.75 mm (0.0571?0.0689 in)
2.20 mm (0.0866 in)
Stem installed height
Intake
52.75?53.65 mm (2.0768?2.1122 in)
53.75 mm (2.1161 in)
Exhaust
50.40?51.30 mm (1.9842?2.0197 in)
51.40 mm (2.0236 in)
Valve guide
Installed height
Intake
21.2?22.2 mm (0.835?0.874 in)
?
Exhaust
19.6?20.6 mm (0.772?0.811 in)
?
Rocker arm
Arm-to-shaft clearance
Intake/Exhaust
0.018?0.059 mm (0.00071?0.00232 in)
0.080 mm (0.00315 in)

Engine Block (1.5 L)
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Block
Warpage of deck
 
0.07 mm (0.002 in) max.
?
Bore diameter
X
73.000?73.020 mm (2.87401?2.87480 in)
73.065 mm (2.87657 in)
Y
73.000?73.015 mm (2.87401?2.87460 in)
73.065 mm (2.87657 in)
Bore taper
 
?
0.050 mm (0.00197 in)
Reboring limit
 
?
0.25 mm (0.0098 in) max.
Piston
Skirt O.D. at 10 mm (0.39 in) from bottom of skirt
 
72.972?72.979 mm (2.87291?2.87318 in)
72.962 mm (2.87251 in)
Clearance in cylinder
 
0.021?0.043 mm (0.00083?0.00169 in)
0.050 mm (0.00197 in)
Piston ring
Ring-to-groove clearance
Top
0.065?0.090 mm (0.003 in)
0.130 mm (0.005 in)
Second
0.030?0.055 mm (0.002 in)
0.120 mm (0.004 in)
Ring end gap
Top
0.15?0.20 mm (0.006?0.007 in)
0.55 mm (0.021 in)
Second
0.25?0.37 mm (0.010?0.014 in)
0.60 mm (0.023 in)
Oil
0.20?0.50 mm (0.008?0.019 in)
0.80 mm (0.031 in)
Piston pin
O.D.
 
19.960?19.964 mm (0.78583?0.78598 in)
19.960 mm (0.78583 in)
Pin-to-piston clearance
 
-0.004?0.003 mm (-0.00016?0.00012 in)
0.006 mm (0.00024 in)
Connecting rod
Pin-to-rod clearance
 
0.004?0.016 mm (0.00016?0.00063 in)
0.020 mm (0.00079 in)
Big end bore diameter
 
43.0 mm (1.693 in)
?
End play
 
0.15?0.35 mm (0.006?0.013 in)
0.45 mm (0.0177 in)
Crankshaft
Rod/main journal taper
 
0.005 mm (0.00020 in) max.
0.010 mm (0.00039 in)
Rod/main journal out-of-round
 
0.005 mm (0.00020 in) max.
0.010 mm (0.00039 in)
End play
 
0.10?0.35 mm (0.0039?0.0138 in)
0.45 mm (0.0177 in)
Total runout
 
0.03 mm (0.0012 in) max.
0.040 mm (0.00157 in)
Crankshaft bearing
Main bearing-to-journal oil clearance
 
0.018?0.036 mm (0.00071?0.00142 in)
0.050 mm (0.00197 in)
Connecting rod bearing-to-journal oil clearance
 
0.020?0.038 mm (0.00079?0.00150 in)
?

Engine Block (2.0 L)
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Block
Warpage of deck
 
0.07 mm (0.002 in) max.
?
Bore diameter
A or I
86.010?86.020 mm (3.38621?3.38661 in)
86.070 mm (3.38858 in)
B or II
86.000?86.010 mm (3.38582?3.38621 in)
86.070 mm (3.38858 in)
Bore taper
 
?
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Reboring limit
 
?
0.25 mm (0.0098 in) max.
Piston
Skirt O.D. at 11 mm (0.43 in) from bottom of skirt
Letter A
85.980?85.990 mm (3.38503?3.38543 in)
85.930 mm (3.38306 in)
Letter B
85.970?85.980 mm (3.38464?3.38503 in)
85.920 mm (3.38267 in)
Clearance in cylinder
 
0.020?0.040 mm (0.00079?0.00157 in)
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Piston ring
Ring-to-groove clearance
Top
0.060?0.085 mm (0.003 in)
0.11 mm (0.004 in)
Second
0.035?0.060 mm (0.002 in)
0.08 mm (0.003 in)
Ring end gap
Top
0.20?0.28 mm (0.008?0.011 in)
0.28 mm (0.011 in)
Second
0.29?0.41 mm (0.012?0.016 in)
0.41 mm (0.016 in)
Oil
0.10?0.40 mm (0.004?0.015 in)
0.40 mm (0.015 in)
Piston pin
O.D.
 
19.960?19.964 mm (0.78583?0.78598 in)
19.957 mm (0.78571 in)
Pin-to-piston clearance
 
-0.004?0.004 mm (-0.00016?0.00016 in)
0.007 mm (0.00028 in)
Connecting rod
Pin-to-rod clearance
 
0.004?0.016 mm (0.00016?0.00063 in)
0.016 mm (0.00063 in)
Big end bore diameter
 
48.0 mm (1.890 in)
?
End play
 
0.15?0.35 mm (0.006?0.013 in)
0.40 mm (0.015 in)
Crankshaft
Rod/main journal taper
 
0.005 mm (0.00020 in) max.
0.010 mm (0.00039 in)
Rod/main journal out-of-round
 
0.004 mm (0.00016 in) max.
0.010 mm (0.00039 in)
End play
 
0.10?0.35 mm (0.0039?0.0138 in)
0.45 mm (0.0177 in)
Total runout
 
0.03 mm (0.0012 in) max.
?
Crankshaft bearing
Main bearing-to-journal oil clearance
No. 1, 2, 4, 5 journals
0.017?0.041 mm (0.00067?0.00161 in)
0.050 mm (0.00197 in)
No. 3 journal
0.025?0.049 mm (0.00098?0.00193 in)
0.055 mm (0.00217 in)
Connecting rod bearing-to-journal oil clearance
 
0.039?0.057 mm (0.00154?0.00224 in)
?

Engine Lubrication (1.5 L)
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Engine oil
Capacity
Engine overhaul
4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
?
Oil change including filter
3.5 L (3.7 US qt)
?
Oil change without filter
3.2 L (3.4 US qt)
?
Recommended oil (KA/KC)
 
API certified motor oil for gasoline engines Honda Motor Oil: 0W-20
Oil pump
Oil pressure with oil temperature at 176 °F (80 °C)
At idle
90 kPa (0.92 kgf/cm2, 13.1 psi)
?
At 3,000 rpm
280 kPa (2.86 kgf/cm2, 40.7 psi)
?

Engine Lubrication (2.0 L)
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Engine oil
Capacity
Engine overhaul
5.4 L (5.7 US qt)
?
Oil change including filter
4.2 L (4.4 US qt)
?
Oil change without filter
4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
?
Recommended oil (KA/KC)
 
API certified motor oil for gasoline engines Honda Motor Oil: 0W-20
Oil pump
Oil pressure with oil temperature at 176 °F (80 °C)
At idle
90 kPa (0.92 kgf/cm2, 13.1 psi)
?
At 3,000 rpm
450 kPa (4.59 kgf/cm2, 65.3 psi)
?

Cooling System (1.5 L)
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Radiator
Coolant capacity (L15B7: KA/KC)
Engine overhaul
7.6 L (2.01 US gal)
?
Coolant change
5.1 L (1.35 US gal)
?
Coolant capacity (L15BY)
Engine overhaul
7.5 L (1.98 US gal)
?
Coolant change
5.0 L (1.32 US gal)
?
Coolant capacity (L15BA: KA/KC)
(M/T)
Engine overhaul
7.4 L (1.95 US gal)
?
Coolant change
4.9 L (1.29 US gal)
?
Coolant capacity (L15BA: KA/KC)
(CVT)
Engine overhaul
7.5 L (1.98 US gal)
?
Coolant change
5.0 L (1.32 US gal)
?
Coolant capacity (L15B7: KX)
(M/T)
Engine overhaul
7.4 L (1.95 US gal)
?
Coolant change
4.9 L (1.29 US gal)
?
Coolant capacity (L15B7: KX)
(CVT)
Engine overhaul
7.5 L (1.98 US gal)
?
Coolant change
5.0 L (1.32 US gal)
?
Coolant type
 
Use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, and add Honda Extreme Cold Weather Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
NOTE: If the vehicle is regularly driven in very low temperatures (below -22 °F (-30 °C)), a 60 % concentration of coolant should be used.
Expansion tank
Coolant capacity (L15B7: KA/KC)
 
0.8 L (0.21 US gal)
?
Coolant capacity (L15BA, L15BY)
 
0.6 L (0.16 US gal)
?
Coolant capacity (L15B7: KX)
 
0.6 L (0.16 US gal)
?
Expansion tank cap
Opening pressure
 
93?123 kPa (0.95?1.25 kgf/cm2, 13.5?17.8 psi)
?
Thermostat
Opening temperature
Begins to open
169?176 °F (76?80 °C)
?
Fully open
194 °F (90 °C)
?
Valve lift at fully open
 
8.0 mm (0.315 in) min.
?

Cooling System (2.0 L)
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Radiator
Coolant capacity
Engine overhaul (M/T)
7.5 L (1.98 US gal)
?
Engine overhaul (CVT)
7.6 L (2.01 US gal)
?
Coolant change
5.3 L (1.40 US gal)
?
Coolant type
 
Use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, and add Honda Extreme Cold Weather Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
NOTE: If the vehicle is regularly driven in very low temperatures (below -22 °F (-30 °C)), a 60 % concentration of coolant should be used.
Expansion tank
Coolant capacity
 
0.8 L (0.21 US gal)
?
Expansion tank cap
Opening pressure
 
93?123 kPa (0.95?1.25 kgf/cm2, 13.5?17.8 psi)
?
Thermostat
Opening temperature
Begins to open
169?176 °F (76?80 °C)
?
Fully open
194 °F (90 °C)
?
Valve lift at fully open
 
10.0 mm (0.394 in) min.
?

Fuel and Emissions (1.5 L)
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Fuel pressure regulator
Pressure with fuel pressure gauge connected
 
390?440 kPa (3.98?4.49 kgf/cm2, 56.6?63.9 psi)
?
Engine idle
Idle speed without load
M/T in neutral, CVT in N or P
720 ± 50 rpm
Idle speed with high electrical load
M/T in neutral, CVT in N or P
720 ± 50 rpm
Idle CO (KX)
 
0.1 % max.

Fuel and Emissions (2.0 L)
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Fuel pressure regulator
Pressure with fuel pressure gauge connected
 
390?440 kPa (3.98?4.49 kgf/cm2, 56.6?63.9 psi)
?
Engine idle
Idle speed without load
M/T in neutral, CVT in N or P
750 ± 50 rpm
Idle speed with high electrical load
M/T in neutral, CVT in N or P
750 ± 50 rpm
Idle CO (KX)
 
0.1 % max.

Clutch
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Clutch pedal
Height from floor
Without clutch pedal pad cover
213.5 mm (8.405 in)
?
With clutch pedal pad cover
215.4 mm (8.480 in)
?
Stroke
 
125?135 mm (4.92?5.31 in)
?
Play
 
4.8?19.0 mm (0.189?0.748 in)
?
Disengagement height from floor
Without clutch pedal pad cover
115.3?133.5 mm (4.539?5.256 in)
?
With clutch pedal pad cover
117.2?135.4 mm (4.614?5.331 in)
?
Clutch disc
Rivet head depth
 
1.15?1.75 mm (0.0453?0.0689 in)
0.85 mm (0.0335 in)
Thickness (1.5 L model)
 
7.5?8.1 mm (0.295?0.319 in)
6.3 mm (0.248 in)
Thickness (2.0 L model)
 
7.55?8.15 mm (0.2972?0.3209 in)
6.35 mm (0.2500 in)
Pressure plate
Evenness of the height of the diaphragm spring fingers
 
0.6 mm (0.02 in) max.
?

Manual Transmission and M/T Differential
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Transmission fluid
Capacity
Fluid change
1.9 L (2.0 US qt)
?
Overhaul
2.0 L (2.1 US qt)
?
Fluid type
 
Use Honda MTF.
Mainshaft
Thrust clearance
 
0.14?0.21 mm (0.0055?0.0083 in)
Adjust
Diameter of crankshaft pilot bushing contact area
 
20.80?20.85 mm (0.8189?0.8209 in)
20.80 mm (0.8189 in)
Diameter of ball bearing contact area (clutch housing side)
 
28.002?28.015 mm (1.10244?1.10295 in)
28.002 mm (1.10244 in)
Diameter of needle bearing contact area
 
41.984?42.000 mm (1.65291?1.65354 in)
41.984 mm (1.65291 in)
Diameter of ball bearing contact area (transmission housing side)
 
30.984?31.000 mm (1.21984?1.22047 in)
30.984 mm (1.21984 in)
Diameter of 4th/5th gear distance collar contact area
 
35.984?36.000 mm (1.41669?1.41732 in)
35.984 mm (1.41669 in)
Diameter of 6th gear distance collar contact area
 
32.984?33.000 mm (1.29858?1.29921 in)
32.984 mm (1.29858 in)
Runout
 
0.02 mm (0.0008 in) max.
?
Mainshaft 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th gears
Clearance
2nd?3rd
0.06?0.16 mm (0.0024?0.0063 in)
0.16 mm (0.0063 in)
4th?4th/5th gear distance collar
0.06?0.16 mm (0.0024?0.0063 in)
0.16 mm (0.0063 in)
5th?4th/5th gear distance collar
0.06?0.16 mm (0.0024?0.0063 in)
0.16 mm (0.0063 in)
6th?ball bearing
0.06?0.16 mm (0.0024?0.0063 in)
0.16 mm (0.0063 in)
Thickness
3rd
23.92?23.97 mm (0.9417?0.9437 in)
23.92 mm (0.9417 in)
4th, 5th
22.42?22.47 mm (0.8827?0.8846 in)
22.42 mm (0.8827 in)
6th
26.92?26.97 mm (1.0598?1.0618 in)
26.92 mm (1.0598 in)
Mainshaft 4th/5th gear distance collar
Length
4th/5th
22.53?22.58 mm (0.8870?0.8890 in)
?
Mainshaft 6th gear distance collar
Length
 
27.03?27.08 mm (1.0642?1.0661 in)
?
Countershaft
Diameter of needle bearing contact area (clutch housing side)
 
40.000?40.015 mm (1.57480?1.57539 in)
40.000 mm (1.57480 in)
Diameter of ball bearing contact area (transmission housing side)
 
30.002?30.015 mm (1.18118?1.18169 in)
30.002 mm (1.18118 in)
Diameter of 2nd gear distance collar contact area
 
42.937?42.950 mm (1.69043?1.69094 in)
42.937 mm (1.69043 in)
Diameter of countershaft reverse gear contact area
 
42.975?42.991 mm (1.69193?1.69256 in)
42.975 mm (1.69193 in)
Runout
 
0.02 mm (0.0008 in) max.
?
35 mm shim-to-bearing inner race clearance
 
0.04?0.10 mm (0.002?0.003 in)
Adjust
Countershaft reverse, 1st, 2nd, 3rd gears
Clearance
1st?countershaft reverse gear
0.06?0.16 mm (0.0024?0.0063 in)
0.16 mm (0.0063 in)
2nd?3rd
0.06?0.21 mm (0.003?0.008 in)
0.21 mm (0.008 in)
Thickness
1st
23.92?23.97 mm (0.9417?0.9437 in)
23.92 mm (0.9417 in)
2nd
29.42?29.47 mm (1.1583?1.1602 in)
29.42 mm (1.1583 in)
Countershaft reverse gear
Length
 
32.05?32.15 mm (1.2618?1.2657 in)
?
Countershaft 2nd gear distance collar
Length
 
26.53?26.58 mm (1.0445?1.0465 in)
?
Synchro ring
Ring-to-gear clearance (ring pushed against gear)
 
0.70?1.49 mm (0.028?0.058 in)
0.70 mm (0.028 in)
Double cone synchro and triple cone synchro
Outer synchro ring-to-synchro cone clearance (ring pushed against gear)
 
0.70?1.19 mm (0.028?0.046 in)
0.70 mm (0.028 in)
Synchro cone-to-gear clearance (ring pushed against gear)
 
0.50?1.04 mm (0.020?0.040 in)
0.50 mm (0.020 in)
Outer synchro ring-to-gear clearance (ring pushed against gear)
 
0.95?1.68 mm (0.038?0.066 in)
0.95 mm (0.038 in)
Shift fork
Finger thickness
1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th
7.45?7.55 mm (0.2933?0.2972 in)
?
Reverse
6.25?6.35 mm (0.2461?0.2500 in)
?
Fork-to-synchro sleeve clearance
 
0.4?0.6 mm (0.02 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Reverse shift lever
Finger width
 
6.75?7.00 mm (0.2657?0.2756 in)
?
Reverse shift lever width at contact area (reverse shift piece side)
 
17.0?17.2 mm (0.669?0.677 in)
?
Reverse shift lever-to-reverse shift piece clearance
 
0?0.4 mm (0?0.01 in)
0.4 mm (0.01 in)
Reverse shift lever-to-reverse shift fork clearance
 
0.40?0.85 mm (0.016?0.033 in)
0.85 mm (0.033 in)
Detent ball spring
Free length
1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th
26.0 mm (1.024 in)
When worn or damaged
Reverse shift fork
26.0 mm (1.024 in)
When worn or damaged
Select arm
26.0 mm (1.024 in)
When worn or damaged
Shift arm
23.4 mm (0.921 in)
When worn or damaged
Steel ball
Ball size
 
7.94 mm (0.3126 in)
When worn or damaged
Shift arm
Shift arm width at contact area
 
13.8?14.0 mm (0.543?0.551 in)
?
Shift arm-to-shift piece clearance
 
0?0.4 mm (0?0.01 in)
0.4 mm (0.01 in)
Shift piece
Shift fork width at contact area
 
15.9?16.0 mm (0.626?0.630 in)
?
Shift piece-to-shift fork clearance
 
0.2?0.5 mm (0.01?0.02 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Select arm
Interlock width at contact area
 
13.9?14.0 mm (0.547?0.551 in)
?
Select arm-to-interlock clearance
 
0.01?0.21 mm (0.001?0.008 in)
0.21 mm (0.008 in)
M/T differential carrier
Backlash
 
0.05?0.15 mm (0.0020?0.0059 in)
?
M/T differential 90 mm shim
90 mm shim-to-bearing outer race clearance in transmission housing
 
0?0.10 mm (0?0.003 in)
Adjust

CVT and CVT Differential (1.5 L)
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Transmission fluid
Capacity
Fluid change
3.7 L (3.9 US qt)
?
Oil pan, valve body assembly, and transmission fluid pump removal, installation, and replacement
5.8 L (6.1 US qt)
*Standard amount
Overhaul
7.6 L (8.0 US qt)
?
Fluid type
 
Use Honda HCF-2.
NOTE: Using the wrong type of fluid will damage the transmission.
Hydraulic pressure
Forward clutch pressure
At idle in D
450?730 kPa (4.59?7.44 kgf/cm2, 65.3?105.9 psi)
?
Reverse brake pressure
At idle in R
50?440 kPa (0.51?4.49 kgf/cm2, 7.3?63.8 psi)
?
CVT drive pulley pressure
At idle in N
260?540 kPa (2.65?5.51 kgf/cm2, 37.7?78.3 psi)
?
CVT driven pulley pressure
At idle in N
490?900 kPa (5.00?9.18 kgf/cm2, 71.1?130.5 psi)
?
Stall speed
Check with vehicle on level ground
 
2,550 rpm
?
Service limit
2,400?2,700 rpm
?
Forward clutch
Clearance between clutch end-plate and top disc
 
0.8?1.0 mm (0.031?0.039 in)
?
Reverse brake
Clearance between reverse brake end-plate and top disc
 
0.9?1.1 mm (0.035?0.043 in)
Adjust
Input shaft
Thrust clearance
 
0.15?0.25 mm (0.0059?0.0098 in)
Adjust
Driven pulley shaft
Thrust clearance
 
0?0.13 mm (0?0.005 in)
Adjust
Final drive shaft
Tapered roller bearing starting torque: differential assembly and final drive shaft total preload
For new bearing
6.87?27.39 N·m (70.1?279.3 kgf·cm, 60.9?242.5 lbf·in)
Adjust
For reused bearing
5.63?26.15 N·m (57.4?266.6 kgf·cm, 49.8?231.4 lbf·in)
Adjust
CVT differential carrier
Tapered roller bearing starting torque: preload
For new bearing
1.35?3.07 N·m (13.8?31.3 kgf·cm, 12.0?27.2 lbf·in)
Adjust
For reused bearing
1.06?2.78 N·m (10.8?28.3 kgf·cm, 9.4?24.6 lbf·in)
Adjust
CVT differential pinion gear
Backlash
 
0.05?0.15 mm (0.0020?0.0059 in)
?

CVT and CVT Differential (2.0 L)
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Transmission fluid
Capacity
Fluid change
3.5 L (3.7 US qt)
?
Oil pan, valve body assembly, and transmission fluid pump removal, installation, and replacement
4.3 L (4.5 US qt)
*Standard amount
Overhaul
5.8 L (6.1 US qt)
?
Fluid type
 
Use Honda HCF-2.
NOTE: Using the wrong type of fluid will damage the transmission.
Hydraulic pressure
Forward clutch pressure
At idle in D
390?880 kPa (3.98?8.97 kgf/cm2, 56.6?127.6 psi)
?
Reverse brake pressure
At idle in R
390?880 kPa (3.98?8.97 kgf/cm2, 56.6?127.6 psi)
?
CVT drive pulley pressure
At idle in N
590?1,140 kPa (6.02?11.62 kgf/cm2, 85.6?165.3 psi)
?
CVT driven pulley pressure
At idle in N
850?1,400 kPa (8.67?14.28 kgf/cm2, 123.3?203.1 psi)
?
Stall speed
Check with vehicle on level ground
 
2,200 rpm
?
Service limit
1,950?2,350 rpm
?
Forward clutch
Clearance between clutch end-plate and top disc
 
1.0?1.2 mm (0.039?0.047 in)
?
Reverse brake
Clearance between reverse brake end-plate and top disc
 
1.0?1.2 mm (0.039?0.047 in)
Adjust
Input shaft
Thrust clearance
 
0.52?0.80 mm (0.0205?0.0315 in)
Adjust
Sun gear
Thrust clearance
 
0.04?0.09 mm (0.0016?0.0035 in)
Adjust
Final drive shaft
Tapered roller bearing starting torque: differential assembly and final drive shaft total preload
For new bearing
10.98?13.59 N·m (112.0?138.6 kgf·cm, 97.2?120.3 lbf·in)
Adjust
For reused bearing
9.53?12.14 N·m (97.2?123.8 kgf·cm, 84.4?107.5 lbf·in)
Adjust
CVT differential carrier
Tapered roller bearing starting torque: preload
For new bearing
1.25?1.65 N·m (12.7?16.8 kgf·cm, 11.0?14.6 lbf·in)
Adjust
For reused bearing
0.95?1.35 N·m (9.7?13.8 kgf·cm, 8.4?12.0 lbf·in)
Adjust
CVT differential pinion gear
Backlash
 
0.05?0.15 mm (0.0020?0.0059 in)
?

Steering
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Steering wheel
Rotational play measured at outside edge
 
0?10 mm (0?0.39 in)
?
Initial turning load measured at outside edge with engine running
 
29 N (3.0 kgf, 6.5 lbf) max.
?

Suspension
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Wheel alignment
Camber
Front
-0 ° 18 ’±30 ’
Rear
-1 ° 12 ’±45 ’
Caster (2/4-door without 18 inch wheels)
Front
5 ° 17 ’±36 ’
Caster (2/4-door with 18 inch wheels and 5-door)
Front
5 ° 18 ’±30 ’
Total toe-in
Front
0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in)
Rear
2+2-1 mm (0.08+0.08-0.04 in)
Front wheel turning angle
(2/4-door without 18 inch wheels)
Inward
40 ° 06 ’±2 °
Outward (reference)
33 ° 00 ’±1 °
Front wheel turning angle
(5-door without 18 inch wheels)
Inward
40 ° 04 ’±2 °
Outward (reference)
33 ° 01 ’±1 °
Front wheel turning angle
(2/4-door with 18 inch wheels and 5-door with 18 inch wheels)
Inward
37 ° 02 ’±2 °
Outward (reference)
31 ° 16 ’±1 °
Wheel
Runout (aluminum wheel)
Axial
0?0.3 mm (0?0.012 in)
2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Radial
0?0.3 mm (0?0.012 in)
1.5 mm (0.059 in)
Runout (steel wheel)
Axial
0?0.7 mm (0?0.028 in)
2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Radial
0?0.5 mm (0?0.020 in)
1.5 mm (0.059 in)
Wheel bearing
End play
Front/Rear
0?0.05 mm (0?0.0020 in)
?

Brakes
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Brake pedal
Height from floor
M/T
219 ± 5 mm (8.62 ± 0.20 in)
CVT
212 ± 5 mm (8.35 ± 0.20 in)
Free play
 
1?5 mm (0.04?0.20 in)
?
Brake disc
Thickness
Front
23.0 mm (0.906 in)
21.0 mm (0.827 in)
Rear
9.0 mm (0.354 in)
8.0 mm (0.315 in)
Runout
 
?
0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
Parallelism
 
?
0.015 mm (0.00059 in)
Brake pad
Thickness
Front
11.0 mm (0.433 in)
1.6 mm (0.063 in)
Rear (2/4-door)
10.0 mm (0.394 in)
2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Rear (5-door)
9.1 mm (0.358 in)
2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Brake fluid
Fluid type
 
Use Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid.

Air Conditioning
Item
Measurement
Qualification
Standard or New
Service Limit
Refrigerant
Type (KA/KC)
 
HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Type (KX)
 
HFC-134a (R-134a)
Capacity of system (KA/KC)
 
375?425 g (13.23?14.99 oz)
?
Capacity of system (KX)
 
405?455 g (14.29?16.05 oz)
?
Refrigerant oil
Type (KA/KC)
 
RL85HM (38899-RLV-A01)
Type (KX)
 
DENSO ND-OIL 8 (PAG oil: P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH)
Capacity of components
Condenser (including dryer desiccant: USA and Canada production models)
50 mL (1 2/3 fl oz)
Condenser (including dryer desiccant: except USA and Canada production)
25 mL (5/6 fl oz)
Evaporator
40 mL (1 1/3 fl oz)
Each line and hose
10 mL (1/3 fl oz)
Dryer desiccant
10 mL (1/3 fl oz)
Compressor
77?103 mL (2 3/5?3 1/2 fl oz)
Compressor
Field coil resistance
At 68 °F
(20 °C)
3.35?3.61 ?
Variable capacity control solenoid resistance
At 68 °F
(20 °C)
9.6?11.6 ?
Pulley-to-armature plate clearance
 
0.30?0.60 mm (0.012?0.024 in)
Adjust