Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1990 Honda Civic Base, 2D HatchbackFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord | |||||
| Distributor Hold-Down Bolts | 16 (22) | ||||
| Valve Lock Nuts | 14 (20) | ||||
| Civic | |||||
| Distributor Hold-Down Bolts | 16 (22) | ||||
| Valve Lock Nuts | (1) 10 (14) | ||||
| CRX | |||||
| Distributor Hold-Down Bolts | 16 (22) | ||||
| Valve Lock Nuts | |||||
| HF | 14 (20) | ||||
| Std. & Si | (1) 10 (14) | ||||
| Prelude | |||||
| Distributor Hold-Down Bolts | 16 (22) | ||||
| Carbureted | 14 (20) | ||||
| Fuel-Injected | 20 (27) | ||||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m.) | |||||
| Accord | |||||
| Valve Cover Cap Nuts | 7 (10) | ||||
| Civic | |||||
| Timing Cover Bolts | 7 (10) | ||||
| Valve Cover Crown Nuts | 7 (10) | ||||
| CRX | |||||
| Timing Cover Bolts | 7 (10) | ||||
| Valve Cover Crown Nuts | 7 (10) | ||||
| Prelude | |||||
| Timing Cover Bolts | 7 (10) | ||||
| Valve Cover Crown Nuts | 7 (10) | ||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.