Timing belt replacement: Honda CIVIC SOHC 1.6 (D16Y2)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.6I, SR

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job

Don't miss

• Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
• Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Always check the timing marks before timing belt removal
2. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
3. Power steering pump:
4. Check the crankshaft timing marks
5. The engine rotates anti-clockwise

6. Remove the power steering belt
7. Tighten the tensioner
8. Remove the bracket
9. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
10. Turn the crankshaft anti-clockwise by 3 teeth on the camshaft gearwheel
11. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir bracket
12. Support the engine
13. Crankshaft
14. Remove the timing belt upper cover
15. Remove the timing belt lower cover
16. Loosen the tensioner 180°
17. Move the tensioner to the slack position

Installation and checks

18. Tighten the tensioner
19. Fit the timing belt lower cover
20. Check the timing marks again
21. Refit the timing belt upper cover
22. Refit the valve cover
23. Tighten the alternator
24. Fit the power steering pump bracket
25. Refit the bracket
26. Refit the air-conditioning drive belt
27. Refit the air-conditioning drive belt idler pulley
28. Refit the power steering pump
29. Refit the power steering pump belt
30. Refit the front left splash guard
31. Reconnect the battery

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