Ignition coil

Firing order

1?3?4?2

Spark plug

Gap

1.0?1.1 mm (0.039?0.043 in)

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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

14 mm (0.55 in)

4.5 mm (0.177 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)

Compression

Pressure

Minimum

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980 kPa (9.99 kgf/cm², 142.1 psi)

Maximum variation

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200 kPa (2.04 kgf/cm², 29.0 psi)

Head

Warpage

0.08 mm (0.003 in) max.

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Height

133.9?134.1 mm (5.272?5.280 in)

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Camshaft

End play

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, 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.

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Cam lobe height

Intake PRI

33.557 mm (1.32114 in)

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Intake MID

34.603 mm (1.36232 in)

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Intake SEC

33.557 mm (1.32114 in)

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Exhaust

33.885 mm (1.33405 in)

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Valve

Clearance (cold)

Intake

0.21?0.25 mm (0.009 in)

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Exhaust

0.25?0.29 mm (0.010?0.011 in)

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Stem O.D.

Intake

5.457?5.490 mm (0.21484?0.21614 in)

5.445 mm (0.21437 in)

Exhaust

5.445?5.460 mm (0.21437?0.21496 in)

5.415 mm (0.21319 in)

Stem-to-guide clearance

Intake

0.020?0.055 mm (0.00079?0.00217 in)

0.08 mm (0.0031 in)

Exhaust

0.050?0.085 mm (0.00197?0.00335 in)

0.11 mm (0.0043 in)

Valve seat

Width

Intake

0.85?1.15 mm (0.0335?0.0453 in)

1.60 mm (0.0630 in)

Exhaust

1.25?1.55 mm (0.0492?0.0610 in)

2.00 mm (0.0787 in)

Stem installed height

Intake

50.55?50.95 mm (1.9902?2.0059 in)

51.25 mm (2.0177 in)

Exhaust

48.40?48.80 mm (1.9055?1.9213 in)

49.10 mm (1.9331 in)

Valve guide

Installed height

Intake/Exhaust

18.65?19.15 mm (0.7343?0.7539 in)

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Rocker arm

Arm-to-shaft clearance

Intake PRI

0.018?0.064 mm (0.00071?0.00252 in)

0.08 mm (0.0031 in)

Intake MID

0.018?0.059 mm (0.00071?0.00232 in)

0.08 mm (0.0031 in)

Intake SEC

0.018?0.064 mm (0.00071?0.00252 in)

0.08 mm (0.0031 in)

Exhaust

0.018?0.059 mm (0.00071?0.00232 in)

0.08 mm (0.0031 in)

Block

Warpage of deck

0.07 mm (0.002 in) max.

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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

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0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

Reboring limit

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0.25 mm (0.0098 in) max.

Piston

Skirt O.D. at 16 mm (0.63 in) from bottom of skirt

72.980?72.990 mm (2.87322?2.87362 in)

72.970 mm (2.87283 in)

Clearance in cylinder

0.010?0.035 mm (0.00039?0.00138 in)

0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

Piston ring

Ring-to-groove clearance

Top

0.065?0.090 mm (0.003 in)

0.130 mm (0.005 in)

Second (RIKEN)

0.030?0.055 mm (0.002 in)

0.120 mm (0.004 in)

Second (TPR)

0.035?0.060 mm (0.002 in)

0.120 mm (0.004 in)

Ring end gap

Top (RIKEN)

0.15?0.25 mm (0.006?0.009 in)

0.60 mm (0.023 in)

Top (TPR)

0.15?0.30 mm (0.006?0.011 in)

0.60 mm (0.023 in)

Second

0.30?0.42 mm (0.012?0.016 in)

0.65 mm (0.025 in)

Oil (RIKEN)

0.20?0.50 mm (0.008?0.019 in)

0.8 mm (0.031 in)

Oil (TPR)

0.10?0.40 mm (0.004?0.015 in)

0.8 mm (0.031 in)

Piston pin

O.D.

17.960?17.964 mm (0.70709?0.70724 in)

17.960 mm (0.70709 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

0.005?0.015 mm (0.00020?0.00059 in)

0.020 mm (0.00079 in)

Big end bore diameter

43.0 mm (1.693 in)

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End play

0.15?0.35 mm (0.006?0.013 in)

0.45 mm (0.017 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.

0.04 mm (0.0016 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)

0.038 mm (0.00150 in)

Engine oil

Capacity

Engine overhaul

4.0 L (4.2 US qt)

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Oil change including filter

3.3 L (3.5 US qt)

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Oil change without filter

3.1 L (3.3 US qt)

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Recommended oil

API certified motor oil for gasoline engines Honda Motor Oil: 0W-16, 0W-20

Oil pump

Oil pressure with oil temperature at 176 °F (80 °C)

At idle

80 kPa (0.82 kgf/cm², 11.6 psi) min.

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At 3,000 rpm

330 kPa (3.37 kgf/cm², 47.9 psi) min.

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Radiator (M/T)

Coolant capacity

Engine overhaul

4.7 L (1.24 US gal)

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Coolant change

3.8 L (1.00 US gal)

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Radiator (CVT)

Coolant capacity

Engine overhaul

4.8 L (1.27 US gal)

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Coolant change

3.8 L (1.00 US gal)

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Radiator

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.

Coolant reservoir

Coolant capacity

0.5 L (0.13 US gal)

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Radiator cap

Opening pressure

93?123 kPa (0.95?1.25 kgf/cm², 13.5?17.8 psi)

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Thermostat

Opening temperature

Begins to open

169?176 °F (76?80 °C)

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Fully open

194 °F (90 °C)

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Valve lift at fully open

8.0 mm (0.315 in) min.

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Fuel pressure regulator

Pressure with fuel pressure gauge connected

395?405 kPa (4.03?4.13 kgf/cm², 57.3?58.7 psi)

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Engine idle

Idle speed without load

M/T in neutral, CVT in N or P

700 ± 50 rpm

Idle speed with high electrical load

M/T in neutral, CVT in N or P

700 ± 50 rpm

Clutch pedal

Height from floor

182.1?192.1 mm (7.169?7.563 in)

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Stroke

125?135 mm (4.92?5.31 in)

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Play

6.7?16.7 mm (0.264?0.657 in)

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Disengagement height from floor

86?106 mm (3.39?4.17 in)

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Flywheel

Runout on clutch mating surface

0.05 mm (0.0020 in) max.

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Clutch disc

Rivet head depth

1.0?1.5 mm (0.039?0.059 in)

0.5 mm (0.020 in)

Thickness

7.25?7.95 mm (0.2854?0.3130 in)

5.95 mm (0.2343 in)

Pressure plate

Evenness of the height of the diaphragm spring fingers

0.6 mm (0.023 in) max.

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Transmission fluid

Capacity

Fluid change

1.4 L (1.5 US qt)

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Overhaul

1.6 L (1.7 US qt)

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Fluid type

Honda MTF

Mainshaft

End play

0.11?0.18 mm (0.0043?0.0071 in)

Adjust

Diameter of pilot bearing contact area

14.87?14.89 mm (0.5854?0.5862 in)

14.87 mm (0.5854 in)

Diameter of ball bearing contact area (clutch housing side)

25.977?25.990 mm (1.02271?1.02323 in)

25.977 mm (1.02271 in)

Diameter of needle bearing contact area

34.984?35.000 mm (1.37732?1.37795 in)

34.984 mm (1.37732 in)

Diameter of ball bearing contact area (transmission housing side)

24.987?25.000 mm (0.98374?0.98425 in)

24.987 mm (0.98374 in)

Diameter of 4th/5th gear distance collar contact area

28.992?29.005 mm (1.14142?1.14193 in)

28.992 mm (1.14142 in)

Runout

0.02 mm (0.0008 in) max.

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Mainshaft 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th gears

Clearance

2nd?3rd

0.06?0.21 mm (0.003?0.008 in)

0.21 mm (0.008 in)

4th?4th/5th gear distance collar

0.06?0.19 mm (0.0024?0.0075 in)

0.19 mm (0.0075 in)

5th?4th/5th gear distance collar

0.06?0.14 mm (0.0024?0.0055 in)

0.14 mm (0.0055 in)

6th?ball bearing

0.06?0.16 mm (0.003?0.006 in)

0.16 mm (0.006 in)

Thickness

3rd

27.02?27.07 mm (1.0638?1.0657 in)

27.02 mm (1.0638 in)

4th

25.52?25.57 mm (1.0047?1.0067 in)

25.52 mm (1.0047 in)

5th

22.42?22.47 mm (0.8827?0.8846 in)

22.42 mm (0.8827 in)

6th

23.92?23.97 mm (0.9417?0.9437 in)

23.92 mm (0.9417 in)

Mainshaft 4th/5th gear distance collar

Length

4th/5th

22.53?22.56 mm (0.8870?0.8882 in)

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Mainshaft 6th gear distance collar

Length

24.03?24.08 mm (0.9461?0.9480 in)

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Countershaft

Diameter of needle bearing contact area (clutch housing side)

34.000?34.015 mm (1.33858?1.33917 in)

34.000 mm (1.33858 in)

Diameter of ball bearing contact area (transmission housing side)

26.020?26.033 mm (1.02441?1.02492 in)

26.020 mm (1.02441 in)

Diameter of 1st gear distance collar contact area

38.987?39.000 mm (1.53492?1.53543 in)

38.987 mm (1.53492 in)

Runout

0.02 mm (0.0008 in) max.

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32 mm shim-to-bearing inner race clearance

0.01?0.10 mm (0.001?0.003 in)

Adjust

Countershaft 1st, 2nd gears

Clearance

1st?1st gear distance collar

0.06?0.21 mm (0.003?0.008 in)

0.21 mm (0.008 in)

2nd?3rd

0.06?0.14 mm (0.003?0.005 in)

0.14 mm (0.005 in)

Thickness

1st

27.42?27.47 mm (1.0795?1.0815 in)

27.42 mm (1.0795 in)

2nd

26.42?26.47 mm (1.0402?1.0421 in)

26.42 mm (1.0402 in)

Countershaft 1st gear distance collar

Length

26.53?26.58 mm (1.0445?1.0465 in)

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Countershaft 2nd gear distance collar

Length

26.53?26.56 mm (1.0445?1.0457 in)

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Synchro ring

Ring-to-gear clearance (ring pushed against gear)

0.655?1.334 mm (0.026?0.052 in)

0.655 mm (0.026 in)

Shift fork

Finger thickness

1st/2nd

6.7?6.9 mm (0.264?0.272 in)

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3rd/4th, 5th/6th

7.4?7.6 mm (0.291?0.299 in)

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Fork-to-synchro sleeve clearance

0.35?0.65 mm (0.014?0.025 in)

0.65 mm (0.025 in)

Reverse shift fork

Finger width

14.7?14.9 mm (0.579?0.587 in)

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Fork-to-reverse idler gear clearance

0.2?0.6 mm (0.008?0.023 in)

0.6 mm (0.023 in)

Detent ball spring

Free length

1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th

27.4 mm (1.079 in)

When worn or damaged

Steel ball

Ball size

7.94 mm (0.3126 in)

When worn or damaged

Shift arm

Finger width

18.9?19.0 mm (0.744?0.748 in)

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Shift arm-to-shift fork clearance

0.2?0.5 mm (0.008?0.019 in)

0.5 mm (0.019 in)

Change lever

Change lever-to-select lever clearance

0.05?0.25 mm (0.002?0.009 in)

0.25 mm (0.009 in)

M/T differential pinion gear

Backlash

0.05?0.15 mm (0.0020?0.0059 in)

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M/T differential 80 mm shim

80 mm shim-to-bearing outer race clearance in transmission housing

0.01?0.10 mm (0.001?0.003 in)

Adjust

Transmission fluid

Capacity

Fluid change

3.4 L (3.6 US qt)

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Overhaul (oil pan, valve body assembly, and transmission fluid pump removal, installation, and replacement)

4.2 L (4.4 US qt)

*Standard amount

Overhaul

5.7 L (6.0 US qt)

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Fluid type

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)

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Reverse brake pressure

At idle in R

390?880 kPa (3.98?8.97 kgf/cm², 56.6?127.6 psi)

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CVT drive pulley pressure

At idle in N

590?1,140 kPa (6.02?11.62 kgf/cm², 85.6?165.3 psi)

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CVT driven pulley pressure

At idle in N

850?1,400 kPa (8.67?14.28 kgf/cm², 123.3?203.1 psi)

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Stall speed

Check with vehicle on level ground

2,250 rpm

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Service limit

2,000?2,400 rpm

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Forward clutch

Clearance between clutch end-plate and top disc

1.0?1.2 mm (0.039?0.047 in)

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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, 84.3?107.4 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?11.9 lbf·in)

Adjust

CVT differential pinion gear

Backlash

0.05?0.15 mm (0.0020?0.0059 in)

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Steering wheel

Rotational play measured at outside edge

0?10 mm (0?0.39 in)

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Initial turning load measured at outside edge with engine running

29 N (3.0 kgf, 6.5 lbf)

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Wheel alignment

Camber

Front

0 ° 00 ’ ±1 °

Rear

-1 ° 30 ’ ±1 °

Caster

Front

4 ° 58 ’ ±1 °

Total toe-in

Front

0 ± 3 mm (0 ± 0.12 in)

Rear

2.5^+3.5_-2.5 mm (0.098^+0.138_-0.098 in)

Front wheel turning angle

Inward

37 ° 01 ’ ±2 °

Outward (reference)

32 ° 11 ’

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?0.5 mm (0?0.020 in)

2.0 mm (0.079 in)

Radial

0?0.7 mm (0?0.028 in)

1.5 mm (0.059 in)

Wheel bearing

End play

Front/Rear

0?0.05 mm (0?0.0020 in)

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Parking brake

Number of clicks when lever is pulled with 200 N (20.4 kgf, 45.0 lbf) of force

8 to 10 clicks

Brake pedal

Height from floor

M/T

190 ± 5 mm (7.48 ± 0.20 in)

CVT

177 ± 5 mm (6.97 ± 0.20 in)

Free play

1?5 mm (0.04?0.20 in)

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Brake disc

Thickness

Front

21.0 mm (0.827 in)

19.0 mm (0.748 in)

Runout

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0.04 mm (0.0016 in)

Parallelism

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0.015 mm (0.00059 in) max.

Brake pad

Thickness

Front

10.0 mm (0.394 in)

1.6 mm (0.063 in)

Rear brake

Drum I.D.

200 mm (7.87 in)

201 mm (7.91 in)

Shoe lining thickness

4.5 mm (0.177 in)

1.0 mm (0.039 in)

Brake fluid

Fluid type

Brake Fluid DOT 3

Refrigerant

Type (USA models)

HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)

Type (Canada models)

HFC-134a (R-134a)

Capacity of system

375?425 g (13.23?15.00 oz)

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Refrigerant oil

Type (USA models)

DENSO ND-OIL 14 (POE oil: P/N 38899-50Z-G03)

Type (Canada models)

DENSO ND-OIL 8 (PAG oil: P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH)

Capacity of components (USA models)

Condenser (including receiver/dryer)

25 mL (5/6 fl oz)

Evaporator

35 mL (1 1/6 fl oz)

Each line and hose

10 mL (1/3 fl oz)

Receiver/dryer

10 mL (1/3 fl oz)

Compressor

70?82 mL (2 1/3?2 3/4 fl oz)

Capacity of components (Canada models)

Condenser (including receiver/dryer)

25 mL (5/6 fl oz)

Evaporator

35 mL (1 1/6 fl oz)

Each line and hose

10 mL (1/3 fl oz)

Receiver/dryer

10 mL (1/3 fl oz)

Compressor

55?67 mL (1 5/6?2 1/4 fl oz)

Compressor

Field coil resistance

At 68 °F
(20 °C)

3.4?3.8 ?

Pulley-to-armature plate clearance

0.25?0.50 mm (0.010?0.019 in)

Adjust