Honda HR-V: Catalytic Converter Inspection (KA/KC)

Inspection

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for 2WD.

Warm Up TWC (WU-TWC)

1. WU-TWC - Remove - Refer to: Warm Up TWC Removal and Installation (KA/KC), or Under-Floor TWC Removal and Installation (KA/KC)

2. WU-TWC - Inspect

1. Using a flashlight (A) and plug(s) (B) visually check for plugging, melting, or cracking of the catalyst. Replace the warm up TWC if any of the visible area is damaged or plugged.

3. WU-TWC - Install - Refer to: Warm Up TWC Removal and Installation (KA/KC), or Under-Floor TWC Removal and Installation (KA/KC)

Under-Floor TWC

4. Under-Floor TWC - Remove - Refer to: Warm Up TWC Removal and Installation (KA/KC), or Under-Floor TWC Removal and Installation (KA/KC)

5. Under-Floor TWC - Inspect

1. Using a flashlight (A) and plug (B) visually check for plugging, melting, or cracking of the catalyst. Replace the under-floor TWC if any of the visible area is damaged or plugged.

6. Under-Floor TWC - Install - Refer to: Warm Up TWC Removal and Installation (KA/KC), or Under- Floor TWC Removal and Installation (KA/KC)

CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT END PLAY INSPECTION

Inspection

1. Engine/Transmission - Remove

2. Transmission - Remove

1. Remove the transmission:
   • M/T
   • CVT

3. Pressure Plate, Clutch Disc, and Flywheel - Remove (M/T)

4. Drive Plate - Remove (CVT)

5. Cylinder Head - Remove

6. Oil Pan - Remove

7. Engine Oil Strainer and Baffle Plate - Remove

8. Connecting Rod and Crankshaft End Play - Inspect

1. Measure the connecting rod end play with a feeler gauge (A) between the connecting rod (B) and the crankshaft (C).

Standard (New): 0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.013 in)
Service Limit: 0.45 mm (0.017 in)

2. If the connecting rod end play is beyond the service limit, install a new connecting rod, and recheck. If it is still beyond the service limit; replace the crankshaft.

3. Push the crankshaft firmly away from the dial indicator by prying, and zero the dial against the end of the crankshaft. Then pull the crankshaft firmly back toward the indicator by prying; the dial reading should not exceed the service limit.

Standard (New): 0.1-0.35 mm (0.004-0.0138 in)
Service Limit: 0.45 mm (0.0177 in)

4. If the crankshaft end play is beyond the service limit, replace the thrust washers and recheck. If it is still beyond the service limit, replace the crankshaft.

9. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

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