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GENERAL INFORMATION
Service Specifications - HR-V

SPECIFICATION TABLE
STANDARDS AND SERVICE LIMITS
Engine Electrical

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Ignition coil Firing order  1-3-4-2
Spark plug Gap  1.0-1.1 mm (0.039-0.043 in) -
Ignition At idle Check the red mark M/T in neutral, 1±2 °BTDC
timing CVT in N or P
Drive belt Tension  Auto-tensioner
Alternator Brush length  23 mm (0.91 in) 5 mm (0.20 in)

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Starter Commutator mica depth  0.40-0.50 mm 0.15 mm
(0.0157-0.0197 in) (0.0059 in)
Commutator runout  0.02 mm (0.0008 in) max. 0.05 mm
(0.0020 in)
Commutator O.D. Â 28.0-28.1 mm (1.102-1.106 27.5 mm
in) (1.083 in)
Brush length  11.1-11.5 mm (0.437-0.453 4.3 mm (0.169
in) in)

Compression

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Compression Pressure (checked with Minimum - 880 kPa (8.97
engine starter cranking at kgf/cm2 , 127.6
wide-open throttle) psi)
Maximum - 200 kPa (2.04
variation kgf/cm2 , 29.0
psi)

Cylinder Head

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Head Warpage  0.08 mm (0.0031 in) max. -
Height  114.95-115.05 mm -
(4.5256-4.5295 in)
Camshaft End play  0.05-0.25 mm 0.4 mm (0.016
(0.0020-0.0098 in) in)
Camshaft-to-holder oil  0.045-0.084 mm 0.15 mm
clearance (0.00177-0.00331 in) (0.0059 in)

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Total runout  0.03 mm (0.0012 in) max. -
Cam lobe height Intake PRI 35.866 mm (1.41204 in) -
Intake SEC (A) 30.818 mm (1.21330 in) -
Intake SEC (B) 35.689 mm (1.40508 in) -
Exhaust 35.870 mm (1.41220 in) -
Valve Clearance (cold) Intake 0.18-0.22 mm (0.008 in) -
Exhaust 0.23-0.27 mm (0.010 in) -
Stem O.D. Intake 5.48-5.49 mm 5.45 mm
(0.2157-0.2161 in) (0.2146 in)
Exhaust 5.45-5.46 mm 5.42 mm
(0.2146-0.2150 in) (0.2134 in)
Stem-to-guide clearance Intake 0.02-0.05 mm 0.08 mm
(0.0008-0.0020 in) (0.0031 in)
Exhaust 0.05-0.08 mm 0.11 mm
(0.0020-0.0031 in) (0.0043 in)

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Valve seat Width Intake 0.85-1.15 mm 1.6 mm (0.063
(0.0335-0.0453 in) in)
Exhaust 1.25-1.55 mm 2.0 mm (0.079
(0.0492-0.0610 in) in)
Stem installed height Intake/Exhaust 50.10-50.60 mm 50.90 mm
(1.9724-1.9921 in) (2.0039 in)
Valve guide Installed height Intake/Exhaust 18.25-18.75 mm -
(0.7185-0.7382 in)
Rocker arm Arm-to-shaft clearance Intake/Exhaust 0.019-0.050 mm 0.08 mm
(0.00075-0.00197 in) (0.0031 in)

Engine Block

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Block Warpage of deck  0.07 mm (0.002 in) max. -
Bore diameter X 81.000-81.020 mm 81.070 mm
(3.18897-3.18976 in) (3.19173 in)
Y 81.000-81.015 mm 81.070 mm
(3.18897-3.18956 in) (3.19173 in)
Bore taper  - 0.050 mm
(0.00197 in)
Reboring limit  - 0.25 mm
(0.0098 in)
Piston Skirt O.D. at 14 mm (0.55 Â 80.980-80.990 mm 80.93 mm
in) from bottom of skirt (3.18818-3.18858 in) (3.1862 in)
Clearance in cylinder  0.010-0.035 mm 0.05 mm
(0.00039-0.00138 in) (0.0020 in)

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Piston ring Ring-to-groove clearance Top 0.045-0.070 mm (0.002 in) 0.13 mm
(0.005 in)
Second (RIKEN 0.030-0.055 mm (0.002 in) 0.125 mm
and ALLIED) (0.004 in)
Second 0.035-0.060 mm (0.002 in) 0.13 mm
(TEIKOKU) (0.005 in)
Ring end gap Top 0.200-0.350 mm 0.6 mm (0.024
(0.008-0.013 in) in)
Second 0.400-0.550 mm 0.7 mm (0.028
(0.016-0.021 in) in)
Oil (RIKEN and 0.20-0.50 mm (0.008-0.019 0.55 mm
ALLIED) in) (0.021 in)
Oil (TEIKOKU 0.20-0.70 mm (0.008-0.027 0.8 mm (0.031
and UNITED) in) in)
Piston pin O.D. Â 19.960-19.964 mm 19.96 mm
(0.78583-0.78598 in) (0.7858 in)

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Pin-to-piston clearance  -0.004-0.003 mm 0.006 mm
(-0.00016-0.00012 in) (0.00024 in)
Connecting Pin-to-rod clearance  0.005-0.015 mm 0.02 mm
rod (0.00020-0.00059 in) (0.0008 in)
Small end bore diameter  19.969-19.975 mm -
(0.78618-0.78642 in)
Big end bore diameter  48.0 mm (1.890 in) -
End play  0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.013 0.45 mm
in) (0.017 in)
Crankshaft Main journal diameter  54.976-55.000 mm -
(2.16441-2.16535 in)
Rod journal diameter  44.976-45.000 mm -
(1.77071-1.77165 in)
Rod/main journal taper  0.005 mm (0.00020 in) max. 0.01 mm
(0.0004 in)
Rod/main journal out-of- Â 0.005 mm (0.00020 in) max. 0.01 mm
round (0.0004 in)
End play  0.1-0.35 mm (0.004-0.0138 0.45 mm
in) (0.0177 in)
Total runout  0.03 mm (0.0012 in) max. 0.04 mm
(0.0016 in)
Crankshaft Main bearing-to-journal  0.018-0.034 mm 0.045 mm
bearing oil clearance (0.00071-0.00134 in) (0.00177 in)
Connecting rod bearing- Â 0.024-0.042 mm 0.055 mm
to-journal oil clearance (0.00094-0.00165 in) (0.00217 in)

Engine Lubrication

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Engine oil Capacity Engine overhaul 4.5 L (4.8 US qt) -
Oil change 3.7 L (3.9 US qt) -
including filter
Oil change 3.5 L (3.7 US qt) -
without filter
Recommended fluid  API certified motor oil for gasoline engines
Honda Motor Oil: 0W-20
Oil pump Oil pressure with oil At idle 106 kPa (1.08 kgf/cm2 , -
temperature at 176 °F (80 15.4 psi) min.
°C) At 2, 000 RPM 373 kPa (3.80 kgf/cm2 , -
54.0 psi) min.

Cooling System

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Radiator Coolant capacities Engine overhaul 5.89 L (1.556 US gal) -

(including engine, heater,
hoses, and reservoir) (M/T)
Coolant capacities
(including engine, heater,
hoses, and reservoir) (CVT)
Coolant type
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Coolant change 5.24 L (1.384 US gal) -
Engine overhaul 5.98 L (1.580 US gal) -
Coolant change 5.25 L (1.387 US gal) -
 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 Coolant capacity  0.50 L (0.132 US gal) -
reservoir
Radiator cap Opening pressure  93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 -
kgf/cm2, 13.5-17.8 psi)
Thermostat Opening temperature Begins to open 176-183 °F (80-84 °C) -
Fully open 203 °F (95 °C) -
Valve lift at fully open  8.0 mm (0.315 in) min. -

Fuel and Emissions

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Fuel pressure Pressure with fuel pressure  390-440 kPa (3.98-4.49 -
regulator gauge connected kgf/cm2, 56.6-63.8 psi)
Engine idle Idle speed without load M/T in neutral, 720 ± 50 RPM
CVT in N or P

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Idle speed with high M/T in neutral, 720 ± 50 RPM
electrical load CVT in N or P
Idle CO Â 0.1 % max.

Clutch

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Clutch pedal Height from floor  220.4-226.4 mm -
(8.677-8.913 in)
Stroke  125-135 mm (4.92-5.31 in) -
Play  6.7-16.7 mm (0.264-0.657 -
in)
Disengagement height from  117.3-127.3 mm -
the floor (4.618-5.012 in)
Flywheel Runout on clutch mating  0.05 mm (0.0020 in) -
surface

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Clutch disc Rivet head depth  1.2-1.7 mm (0.047-0.067 in) 0.7 mm (0.028
in)
Thickness  8.25-8.95 mm 6.95 mm
(0.3248-0.3524 in) (0.2736 in)
Pressure plate Evenness of the height of  0.6 mm (0.024 in) -
the diaphragm spring fingers

Manual Transmission and M/T Differential

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Manual Capacity Fluid change 1.9 L (2.0 US qt) -
transmission Overhaul 2.0 L (2.1 US qt) -
fluid Recommended fluid  Use genuine Honda MTF.
Mainshaft End play  0.14-0.21 mm Adjust
(0.0055-0.0083 in)
Diameter of crankshaft  20.80-20.85 mm 20.80 mm
pilot bushing contact area (0.8189-0.8209 in) (0.8189 in)
Diameter of ball bearing  28.002-28.015 mm 28.002 mm
contact area (clutch (1.10244-1.10295 in) (1.10244 in)
housing side)
Diameter of needle  41.984-42.000 mm 41.984 mm
bearing contact area (1.65291-1.65354 in) (1.65291 in)
Diameter of ball bearing  30.984-31.000 mm 30.984 mm
contact area (transmission (1.21984-1.22047 in) (1.21984 in)
housing side)
Diameter of 4th/5th gear  35.984-36.000 mm 35.984 mm
distance collar contact (1.41669-1.41732 in) (1.41669 in)
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Diameter of 6th gear  32.984-33.000 mm 32.984 mm
distance collar contact (1.29858-1.29921 in) (1.29858 in)
area
Runout  0.02 mm (0.0008 in) max. -
Mainshaft 3rd, Clearance 2nd-3rd 0.06-0.16 mm 0.16 mm
4th, 5th, 6th (0.0024-0.0063 in) (0.0063 in)
gears 4th-4th/5th gear 0.06-0.16 mm 0.16 mm
distance collar (0.0024-0.0063 in) (0.0063 in)
5th-4th/5th gear 0.06-0.16 mm 0.16 mm
distance collar (0.0024-0.0063 in) (0.0063 in)
6th-ball bearing 0.06-0.16 mm 0.16 mm
(0.0024-0.0063 in) (0.0063 in)
Thickness 3rd 23.92-23.97 mm 23.92 mm
(0.9417-0.9437 in) (0.9417 in)
4th, 5th 22.42-22.47 mm 22.42 mm
(0.8827-0.8846 in) (0.8827 in)

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6th 26.92-26.97 mm 26.92 mm
(1.0598-1.0618 in) (1.0598 in)
Mainshaft Length of needle bearing 4th, 5th 22.53-22.58 mm -
4th/5th gear contact area (0.8870-0.8890 in)
distance collar
Mainshaft 6th Length  27.03-27.08 mm -
gear distance (1.0642-1.0661 in)
collar
Countershaft Diameter of needle  35.000-35.015 mm 35.000 mm
bearing contact area (1.37795-1.37854 in) (1.37795 in)
(clutch housing side)
Diameter of ball bearing  30.002-30.015 mm 30.002 mm
contact area (transmission (1.18118-1.18169 in) (1.18118 in)
housing side)
Diameter of 2nd gear  40.2-40.6 mm (1.583-1.598 40.2 mm
distance collar contact in) (1.583 in)
area
Diameter of countershaft  42.975-42.991 mm 42.975 mm
reverse gear contact area (1.69193-1.69256 in) (1.69193 in)
Runout  0.02 mm (0.0008 in) max. -
35 mm shim-to-bearing  0.04-0.10 mm Adjust
inner race clearance (0.0016-0.0039 in)
Countershaft Clearance 2nd-3rd 0.06-0.21 mm 0.21 mm
1st, 2nd gears (0.0024-0.0083 in) (0.0083 in)
End play 1st 0.06-0.16 mm 0.16 mm
(0.0024-0.0063 in) (0.0063 in)
Thickness 1st 23.92-23.97 mm 23.92 mm
(0.9417-0.9437 in) (0.9417 in)

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2nd 29.42-29.47 mm 29.42 mm
(1.1583-1.1602 in) (1.1583 in)
Countershaft Length  24.03-24.08 mm -
reverse gear (0.9461-0.9480 in)
Countershaft Length  26.53-26.58 mm -
2nd gear (1.0445-1.0465 in)
distance collar
Synchro ring Ring-to-gear clearance  0.70-1.49 mm 0.70 mm
(ring pushed against gear) (0.0276-0.0587 in) (0.0276 in)
Triple cone Outer synchro ring-to- Â 0.70-1.19 mm 0.70 mm
synchro synchro cone clearance (0.0276-0.0469 in) (0.0276 in)
(ring pushed against gear)
Synchro cone-to-gear  0.50-1.04 mm 0.50 mm
clearance (ring pushed (0.0197-0.0409 in) (0.0197 in)
against gear)
Outer synchro ring-to-gear  0.95-1.68 mm 0.95 mm

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clearance (ring pushed (0.0374-0.0661 in) (0.0374 in)
against gear)
Shift fork Finger thickness 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 7.4-7.6 mm (0.291-0.299 in) -
5th/6th
Reverse 6.2-6.4 mm (0.244-0.252 in) -
Fork-to-synchro sleeve  0.35-0.65 mm 0.65 mm
clearance (0.0138-0.0256 in) (0.0256 in)
Reverse shift Finger width  6.75-7.00 mm -
lever (0.2657-0.2756 in)
Shift lever width at contact  17.0-17.2 mm (0.669-0.677 -
area (reverse shift piece in)
side)
Shift lever-to-reverse shift  0-0.4 mm (0-0.016 in) 0.4 mm (0.016
piece clearance in)
Shift lever-to-reverse shift  0.40-0.85 mm 0.85 mm
fork clearance (0.0157-0.0335 in) (0.0335 in)
Shift arm Shift piece width at  13.8-14.0 mm (0.543-0.551 -
contact area in)
Shift arm-to-shift piece  0-0.4 mm (0-0.016 in) 0.4 mm (0.016
clearance in)
Shift piece Shift fork width at contact  15.9-16.0 mm (0.626-0.630 -
area in)
Shift piece-to-shift fork  0.2-0.5 mm (0.008-0.020 in) 0.5 mm (0.020
clearance in)
Select arm Interlock width at contact  13.9-14.0 mm (0.547-0.551 -
area in)
Select arm-to-interlock  0.01-0.21 mm 0.21 mm
clearance (0.0004-0.0083 in) (0.0083 in)

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M/T Backlash  0.05-0.15 mm -
differential (0.0020-0.0059 in)
pinion gear
M/T 90 mm shim-to-bearing  0-0.10 mm (0-0.0039 in) Adjust
differential 90 outer race clearance in
mm shim transmission housing

CVT and CVT Differential

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Continuously Capacity (2WD) Fluid change 3.5 L (3.7 US qt) -
variable Overhaul (oil 4.3 L (4.5 US qt) Standard
transmission pan, lower valve amount
fluid body, and
transmission
fluid pump

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removal,
installation, and
replacement)
Overhaul 5.8 L (6.1 US qt) -
Capacity (AWD) Fluid change 4.0 L (4.2 US qt) -
Transfer 4.5 L (4.8 US qt) -
removal,
installation, and
replacement
Overhaul (oil 4.8 L (5.1 US qt) Standard
pan, lower valve amount
body, and
transmission
fluid pump
removal,
installation, and
replacement)
Overhaul 6.8 L (7.2 US qt) -
Recommended fluid  Use genuine Honda
HCF-2.

NOTE: Using the wrong

type of fluid will damage
the transmission.
Hydraulic Forward clutch pressure At idle in D 390-880 kPa (3.98-8.97 -
pressure 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)

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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)
CVT driven pulley At idle in N 850-1, 400 kPa (8.67-14.28 -
pressure kgf/cm2, 123.3-203.1 psi)
Stall speed Check with vehicle on  2, 250 RPM 2, 000-2, 400
level ground RPM
Forward clutch Clearance between clutch  1.0-1.2 mm (0.039-0.047 -
end-plate and top disc in)
Reverse brake Clearance between reverse  1.0-1.2 mm (0.039-0.047 -
brake end-plate and top in)
disc
Input Thrust clearance  0.52-0.80 mm Adjust
shaft/drive (0.0205-0.0315 in)
pulley shaft
Sun gear Thrust clearance  0.04-0.09 mm Adjust
(0.0016-0.0035 in)

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Final drive shaft Tapered roller bearing For new bearing 10.98-13.59 N.m Adjust
starting torque: differential (112.0-138.6 kgf.cm,
assembly and final drive 97.2-120.3 lbf.in)
shaft total preload For reused 9.53-12.14 N.m Adjust
bearing (97.2-123.8 kgf.cm,
84.3-107.4 lbf.in)
CVT Tapered roller bearing For new bearing 1.25-1.65 N.m (12.7-16.8 Adjust
differential starting torque: preload kgf.cm, 11.0-14.6 lbf.in)
carrier For reused 0.95-1.35 N.m (9.7-13.8 Adjust
bearing kgf.cm, 8.4-11.9 lbf.in)
CVT Backlash  0.05-0.15 mm -
differential (0.0020-0.0059 in)
pinion gear
Transfer Transfer gear backlash  0.06-0.16 mm -
assembly (0.0024-0.0063 in)
Tapered roller bearing total  2.85-7.41 N.m (29.1-75.6 -
starting torque (preload) kgf.cm, 25.2-65.5 lbf.in)

Rear Differential

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Rear Capacity Fluid change 1.2 L (1.3 US qt) -
differential Overhaul 1.5 L (1.6 US qt) -
fluid Recommended fluid  Use genuine Honda DPSF-II

Steering

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Steering Rotational play measured at  0-10 mm (0-0.39 in) -
wheel outside edge
Initial turning load measured  29 N (3.0 kgf, 6.5 lbf) -
at outside edge with engine max.
running

Suspension

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Wheel Camber Front 0 ° 00 ' ±1 °
alignment Rear -1 ° 30 ' ±1 °
Caster Front 5 ° 00 ' ±1 °
Total toe-in Front 0 ± 3 mm (0 ± 0.12 in)
Rear 3 ± 3 mm (0.12 ± 0.12 in)
Front wheel turning angle Inward 38 ° 10 ' ±2 °
Outward 31 ° 53 '

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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)
Wheel bearing End play Front/Rear 0-0.05 mm (0-0.0020 in) -

Brakes

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Brake pedal Height from floor M/T 198 ± 5 mm (7.80 ± 0.20 in)
CVT 185 ± 5 mm (7.28 ± 0.20 in)
Free play  1-5 mm (0.04-0.20 in) -
Brake disc Thickness Front 25.0 mm (0.984 in) 23.0 mm (0.906
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  10.0 mm (0.394 in) 1.6 mm (0.063
in)
Brake fluid Recommended fluid  We recommend genuine Honda DOT 3
Brake Fluid.

Air Conditioning

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Refrigerant Type  HFC-134a (R-134a)
Capacity of system  405-455 g (14.29-16.05 oz)
Refrigerant oil Type  DENSO ND-OIL 8 (P/N 38897-PR7-
A01AH)
Capacity of components Condenser 25 mL (5/6 fl oz)
Evaporator 35 mL (1 1/6 fl oz)
Each line and 10 mL (1/3 fl oz)
hose
Dryer desiccant 10 mL (1/3 fl oz)
Compressor 70-82 mL (2 1/3-2 3/4 fl oz)
Compressor Field coil resistance At 68 °F (20 3.40-3.80 Ω
°C)
Pulley-to-armature plate  0.25-0.50 mm (0.0098-0.0197 in)
clearance

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