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
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- 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
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- 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
- Remove the transmission:
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
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- 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)
- 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.
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- 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)
- 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
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
READ NEXT:
Honing
1. Oil Jet - Remove
2. Cylinder Bore - Honing
Measure the cylinder bores. If the engine block is to be reused, hone
the
cylinders and remeasure the bores. Only scored or scratched cylinde
Inspection
NOTE:
Before checking the idle speed, check these items:
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) has not been reported on, and
there are no DTCs.
Spark plugs
Air cleaner
PCV syste
Adjustment
NOTE: Connect the HDS to the DLC, and monitor ECT SENSOR 1. Adjust the valve
clearance only when
the engine coolant temperature is less than 100ºF (38ºC).
1. Cylinder Head Cover - Re
SEE MORE:
P Position
Hydraulic pressure is not applied to the forward clutch and the reverse
brake. Power is not transmitted to the secondary drive gear. The driven pulley
is locked by the park pawl interlocking the park
gear.
N Position
Engine power transmitted from the torque converter drives the input sh
COOLING SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to be
specific to any
unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. The purpose of this
Trouble
Shooting information is to provide a list of common causes to problem
symptoms. For model-specific