service repair manual

1. I
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INTRODUCTIONI
How to Use This Manual -
This manualis dividedinto 23 sect
tion is markedwith a blacktab that lin€sup with its co.responding
thumb indextab on this paqeandthe backcover.you can auicklv
tindthe tirstpageof eachsectionwithout lookingthrougha full ta-
bleof contents.Thesymbolsprintedat the top cornerof eachpage
can alsobe used as a quick reference
system.
Eachsectionincludes:
1. A table of contents,or an explodedview indexshowing:
a Partsdisassemblv
sequence.
a Bolt torquesand threadsizes.
a Pagereterences
to descriptions
in text.
2. Disassembly/assembly
procedures
and tools.
3. Inspection.
4. Testing/troubleshooting.
5. Repair.
6. Adjustments.
SpecialInformation
@@ tnai""tes a strong possibilityot sevorop€rsonalinjury
or losa of lite it instluctions ar€ not tollowed.
CAUTION: Indicates a possibility of poBonal iniury ol oquipmont
damage if instructions aro not tollowed.
NOTE: Giveshelpfulinformation.
CAUTfON: Detaifoddescriptionsol st ndard wo*shop procedures,
satety p nciplesand servic€opalationsaro not includod.pleasonot6
that this manualcontainswamingsandcautionsagainstsomsspocit-
ic s€rvicemethodswhich could causePERSONAL
lNJURy, d8mag6
a vahicl€or mako it unsafe. Pleaaaund€ratandthat thos6 warnings
cannot cover all conc€ivableways in which sorvice,whethgr 01not
recommended by HONDA might b6 dono, or of tho possible
hazardous consequences of evely conceivablo way, no. could
HONDAinvostigateallsuch ways. Anyono usingsorvicsproceduros
01toofs.whetheror not rocommendedby HONDA,must satjslyhim-
sel, thoroughly that ngithor p€r3onal aatety nor vohicl€ s8fety will
be jsopardized.
All informationcontainedinthis manualis basedon the latestDroduct
info.mationavailable
at the time of printing.We reservethe right
to makechanges
at anytime withoutnotice.Nopartof thispublica-
tion may be reproduced,
storedin retrievalsystem.or transmitted,
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photocopying,
recording,
or otherwise,withoutthe priorwrittenpermission
oJthe
publisher.
This includestext, figuresand tables.
FirstEdition9/92 1516 pages
All Rights Reserved
Specilications
applyto U.S.A.and Canada
HONDAMOTORCO..LTD.
Seruic€PublicationOffics
As soctions with * includ6 SRScomDononrs.
sp€cialpiocautions aro roquiradwhoit so.vicing.
General
lnfo
Specifications f,|tr
Maintenance t
Engine ll=
Cooling I t
ri!
FuelandEmissions
ZZ
*Steering
If." r
*Body
*Heaterand
Air Conditionin
* Electrical
(lncluding
- +
*Transaxle
*Brakes
(lncludin

2. GeneralInformation
Chassis
andPaintCodes.................
1-2
ldentification
Number
Locations
....... 1-4
Warning/Caution
Labels..................
1-s
Lift and SupportPoints
Lift ........... ................
1-9
Floor
Jack .................
1-10
Safety
Stands ............
1-11
Towing .......1-12
ServicePrecautions
Handlingof SpecialNuts
and Bolts 1 - 1 3
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3. Chassisand PaintCodes
U.S. Model
VehicleldentificationNumbel
and FederalMotor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certification'
EngineNumber
EngineType
F22A1; 2.2 / SOHCSequential
Multi-
port Fuel-injectedengine
H22A1t2-2, DOHCVTECSequential
MultiportFuel-iniected
engane
H23A1t2.3, DOHCSequential
Multi-
port Fu€l-injectedengine
EmiesionGroup
lOO: Califolniawith H22A1 engine
130: 49ST with H22A1 engine
2OO:California
with H23A1 engine
23O: 49ST with H23A1 engine
920: Calilorniawith F22A1 engine
923: 49ST with F22A1 engine
Serial Numbel
Paint Code
COLOR
B-64P
ii
ir
i[
i
F22A1-9200001
JHMBA814'PCOOOOol
Type of Vehicle
JHM: HONDAMOTOR
CO.,LTD.
HONDA,Passenger
Car
BA8: Prelude2.2 /
BBl : Prelude2.2 t VfEC
BB2: Prelude2.3 /
Body and TransmissionTYPe
1: 2-doors-sDeed
Manual
2t 2-doot 4-speedAutomatic
Vehicle Grade
4: PreludeS
5: Prelude
Si
6: PreludeSi 4WS
7: Prelude
Si VTEC
Chock Digit
Model Yoat
P:,
'1993
M2F4-
1000001
M2F4: Manualwith H22A1 engine
M2L5: Manualwith F22Al engine
M2S4:Manualwith H23A1 engine
M2F4: l OOOOO1
-
ExceotM2F4: 20OOOO1
-
FrescoBlue Pearl
BrittanyBlueMetallic
GranadaBlsckPeatl
SeablingSilverMetallic
Frost White
MiranoRed

4. CanadaModel
VehicleldentificationNumber
JHMBA814*
PC800001
JHM: HONDAMOTORCO..LTD.
HONDA,Passenger
Ca.
BA8: Prelude2.2 /
B B 1 :P r e l u d e
2 . 2 . l E C
BB2: Ptelude 2.3 I
Body and T.ansmissionType
1: 2-doors-sDeed
Manual
2',2-doot4-speedAutomatic
Vehicle Glade
4: Prelude
5: Prelude
SR
6: Prelude
SR 4WS
7: PreludeSR-V
Check Digit
Model Y6at
P : 1 9 9 3
C: SaitamaFactoryin Japan
F22A1: 2.2 / SOHCSequential
Multi
port Fuefinjected engine
H22A'l:2.2 / DOHCVTECSeouential
MultiportFuel-injected
engine
H23A1:2.3 / DOHCSequential
Multi-
pon Fuel-injected
engine
F22A1 engine;928OOO1
-
H22A1 engine:l TOOOO
l -
H23A1 engine:27OOOO1
-
M2F4-
1000001
M2F4: Manualwith H22A1 engine
M2L5: Manualwith F22Al engine
M2S4:Manualwith H23A1 engine
M2F4: l OOOOO
l -
ExceptM2F4: 2OOOO01
-
VehicleldentificationNumbe]
and CanadianMotor Vohicle
Safety Standard Certification.
PaintCode
COLOR
8,64P F esco Blue Pearl
Brittany Blue Met8llic
GranadaBlack Pearl
SeablingSilverMetallic
Frost White
MiranoRed
1-3

5. ldentification
NumberLocations
Vehicle ldentif ication
Number
V.hicl€ ldontitication
Numbo.
TransmissionNumber
(Automaticl
TiansmissionNumber
lManual)
t
l ,
' i
, l

6. Warning/Caution
LabelLocations
A: CABLEREELCAUTIONA D: DRIVER
MODULE
WARI{|]{G
CAUTION: ISRSI
BEFORE
INSTA-I.IING
CABLEREEL:
. CENTERTHE FRONTWHEELS.
. ALIGNTHE MARKS.
. READSERVICEMANUAL.
A WARI{ING
THEAIRBAG
I'{FLATOR
ISEXPLOSIVE
AND,IFACCIDEN.
TALLYDEPLOYED,
CAt{ SERIOUSLY
HURTOFKILLYOU.
. DOI{OI USEELECTRICAL
TESTEOUIPMENT
ORPNOB-
II{G DEVICES.THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL
DEPTOYI'EI{T.
. NO SERVICEABLE
PARTSINSIDE,DO OT DISAS.
SEMBLE.
. PLACE
AIRBAG
UPf,IGHT
WHEI{BEMOVED.
a Fou.ow sERvtcE MAI{UAL |]{STRUCT|O]{S
CAREFULLY.
B: CABL€ REELCAUTIONB
cAUTtOt{:
NO SERVICEABLE
PARTSINSIDE;DO NOTDISASSEMBLE
OR TAMPER.
C: DRIVERMODULEDANGER E: I FLATORWARNINGTAG
A DANGER
EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE
CONTACTWITHACID,WATERORHEAVYMETALSSUCH
AS COPPER.
LEADOR MEFCURYMAY PRODUCE
HARM-
FUL AND IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVECOM-
POUNDS.STORAGE
TEMPERATURES
MUSTI{OT EXCEED
2OO"F{1OOOCI.
FORPROPER
HANDLII{G,STORAGE
AND
DISPOSALPROCEDURES
REFERTO SERVICEMANUAL,
SRSSUPPI.EMENT.
POTSON
COI{TAINSPOISONOUS
SODIUMAZIDEAND POTASSIUM
NITRATE,
FIRSTAIO
IFCONTENTS
ARESWALLOWED.
II{DUCEVOMITING.FOR
EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES.IF GASES(FROMACID ORWATERCONTACT)
ABE INHALED,SEEI(FRESHAIR. IN EVERYCASE, GET
PROMPTMEDICALATTENTION.
KEEPOUT OF REACHOF CHILDREN.
A WARNING
ACCIDENIAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMEI{I CA]T SERIOUSLY
HURTORKILLYOU.II{STALLTHEREDSERVICE
CONNEC-
IOB WHENTHEINFLATORHARITESS
IS DISCONNECTED.
F: STEERING
WHEELt{OllCE
NOTICE
IMPROPER
STEERING
VYHEEL
REMOVALORII{STALLATION
CAN DAMAGE SRSCOMPOT{EI{TS.
FOLLOWSERVICEMA UA! INSTRUCTION
CAREFULLY.
(cont'd)
1 - 5

7. I
F
Warning/Caution
LabelLocations
(cont'dl
'E: Inflatorwarningtag (Reterto page l-5).

8. SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAIIIIT
SYSTEMISRS)
THIS VEHICLEIS EOUIPPED
WITH DRIVERAND FRONT
SEATPASSENGEB
AIRBAGSAND FRONTSEATBELTTEN.
SIONERSYSTEMS.
ALL SRS ELECTRICAL
WIRINGAND CONNECTORS
ARE
COLOREO
YELLOW.
TAMPERING
WITH, DISCONNECTING
ORUSINGELECTRI-
CAL TESTEOUIPMENT
ON THE SRSWIRINGCAN MAKE
THESYSTEMINOPERATIVE
ORCAUSEACCIDENTALFIR-
ING OF THE INFLATOR.
A WARNING
THEAIRBAGINFLATORIS EXPLOSIVE
AND. IF ACCIDE .
TALLYOEPLOYED.
CANSERIOUSLY
HURTYOU. FOLLOW
SERVICEMANUAL INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY.
G: SRSWARNING{ENGINE
HOOOI
H: STEERING
COLUMNCAUTION
CAUTION ISRS
To AvotD DAMAGIIGrHE sRs CABLE
oB REE|-.
wHtcH
COULDMAKETHESYSTEM
INOPERATIVE,
REMOVE
THE
STEERING
WHEELB€FORE
REMOVING
THE STEERING
SHAFTCONNECTOR
BOLT.
l: FRONTSEATPASSENGER
AIRBAGMODULEDANGER
*This versionof the labelis usedon cars with lront passenger
airbag.
A DANGER
EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE
CONTACTWITHACID,WATERORHEAVYMETALSSUCH
AS COPPER,
LEADOR MERCURYMAY PRODUCE
HARM.
FUL AND IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVECOM-
POUNDS.STORAGE
TEMPERATURES
MUSTNOTEXCEED
2OOOF
(lOOOC}
FORPROPEB
HANDLING,
STORAGE
ANO
DISPOSALPROCEDURES
REFERTO SERVICEMANUAL,
SRSSUPPLEMEI'T.
POISON
CONTAINSPOISONOUS
SOOIUMAZIDEAND POTASSIUM
NITRATE.
FIRSTAID
IFCONTENTS
ARESWALLOWED,
INOUCE
VOMITING.FOR
EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR T5
MINUTES.
IFGASESIFROMACIDORWATERCONTACTI
ABE INHALED,SEEKFRESHAIR. IN EVERYCASE, GET
PROMPTMEDICALATTENTION.
KEEPOUT OF REACHOF CHILDREI'.
A WARNING
THEAIRBAGINFLATORIS EXPLOSIVE
AND, IFACCIDEN.
TALLY DEPLOYED,
CAN SEBIOUSLY
HURTOR KILLYOU.
. DO NOTUSEELECTRICAL
TEST€OUIPMENT
ORPROB-
ING DEVICES. THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL
DEPLOYMENT.
. NO SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE. DO NOT DISAS-
SEMBLE.
. PLACEAIRBAG UPRIGHTWHEN BEMOVED.
. F O L L O W S E R V I C E M A N U A I - I N S T R U C T I O N S
CAREFULLY.
1-7
DRIVER'SAIREAG INFORMATION
. SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEMISRSICAN PRO-
VIDEAOOITIONALPROTECTION
FORTHEDRIVERINA
FRONTAL
COLLISION.
A FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
OF
THE SRSIS IN YOUROWNER'SMANUAL.
. THESYSTEMMUST BEINSPECTED
TENYEARSAFTER
DATEOFMANUFACTURE,
AS NOTEDONTHECERTIFI-
CATION PLATE.
. ANY REPAIR,
INSPECTION
ORNEARBY
ACCESSORY
II{.
STALLATIONSHOULD8E DONEBY AN AUTHORIzED
HONDADEALER.
. IF YOURSRS INDICATOR:
. LIGHTSWHILE DRIVINGOR FLASHES;
. FAILSTO LIGHTORSTAYSON AFTERTHEIGNITION
IS FIRSTTURNEDON:
SEEYOURAUTHORIZEDHONDA DEALER.
K: DRIVER
INFORMATION
ISUNVISOB)
ALWAYWEARYOURSEATBELT
CAR IS EOUIPPED
WITH A DRIVER
AIRBAGAS A
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINTSYSTEM{SRSI.
. IT IS OESIGNED
TO SUPPLEMENT
THE SEAT BELT.
. BEFORE
ORIVING
READLABELINSIDE
THEGLOVEBOX.
'K: DRIVER
INFORMATION
ALWAYWEARYOURSEATBELT
CAR IS EOUIPPEO
WITH A DBIVERAIRBAGAND
A FRONT
SEATPASSENGER
AIRBAGAS A SUPPIEMEN-
TAL RESTRAINTSYSTEMISRS).
. IT IS DESIGNED
TO SUPPLEMENT
THE SEAT BELT.
. BEFORE
DRIVING
REAOLABELINSIDE
THEGLOVEBOX.
L: GLOVEBOX INFORMATION
'L: GLOVEBOXINFORMATION
M: SRSUNITCAUTION
CAUTIONi
. NO SERVICEABLE
PARTSINSIOE.
. DO NOT OISASSEMELE
OR TAMPER.
. DO NOT DROP.
. STORE
IN A CLEAN,DRYAREA,
(cont'd)
DRIVER'S
AND
FORMATION
FRONTSEAT PASSENGER'S
AIRBAG IN-
. SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM{SRSICAN PRO.
VIDEADDITIONALPROTECTION
FORTHEDN|VER
AND
FRONTSEATPASSENGER
IN A FRONTALCOLLISION.
A FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
OFTHESRSIS IN YOUR
OWNER'SMANUAI..
. THESYSTEMMUSTBEINSPECTEO
TENYEARSAFTER
DATEOFMANUFACTURE,
AS NOTEDONTHECERTIFI-
CATION PLATE.
. ANY REPAIR,
INSPECTION
ORNEARBYACCESSORY
IN-
STALLATIONSHOULDBE DONEBY AN AUTHORIZEO
HONDADEALER.
. IF YOURSRSINDICATOR:
. LIGHTSWHII-EDRIVINGOR FLASHES;
. FAII.STO LIGHTORSTAYSON AFTERTHEIGNITION
I rs FrRsTTUBNEDON;
. SEEYOURAUTHORIZED
HONDAOEALER.

9. t:
I
I
I
.
Warning/Caution
LabelLocations
AIR CLEAI{ERELEMEI{T,
OIL FILTEB,RECOMMENDATIOI{
ENGINEOll- and SPARKPLUG
tl i-l atl
;DZ"N
RAOIATORCAP
CAUTION
1-8
..

10. Lift and SupportPoints
@Q wnen heavy real components such as suspension,fuel tank. spare tile and trunk lid are to be removed,
plac€ additional weight in tha trunk betole hoisting. When substantialweight is removedtrom the lear of th6 cal, the
center of gravity may change and can causs the car to tip forward on tho hoist.
NOTE: Sinceeachtire/wheelassemblyweighsapproximately
30 lbs {14 kg), placingthe front wheelsin the trunk can
assistwith weight dist.ibution.
1. Placethe lift blocksas shown.
2. Raisethe hoist a few inches(centimeters)
and .ock the car to be sureit is firmly supponed.
3. Raisethe hoistto tull heightand inspectlift pointsfor solidsupport.
(cont'd)
DH
REARSUPPORT
POINT
1-9

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12. Lift and SuPPortPoints
FloorJack
Setthe parkingbrakeandblockthe wheelsthat are
not being lifted.
When liJtingthe rearof the car, put the gearshift
leverin reverse{Automatictransmission
in @ po-
sition).
Raisethe ca. highenoughto insertthe safetystands'
Adjustandplacethe satetystandsasshownon page
1-11 sothe car will be approximately
level,then low-
er the car onto them.
@
o Always uso sal€ty stands when wolking on or
undor any vehiclo that is supponed only by a
jack.
a N€veratt€mpt to use a bumpel iack for lifting ol
supporting tho cat.
CENTER
BEAM
Centerthe iacking
bracket in the middle
of the jack lilt Platform. PLATFORM
Centerthejacking
bracketin the middle
ol the iack lift Platform
LIFTPLATFORM
1 - 1 0

13. SafetyStands
DH
FRONTSUPPORTPOINT SAFEW STANDS REARSUPPORTPOINT
1-11
j

14. Towing
ll the car needsto be towed. calla proJessional
towing
service.Nevertow the car behindanothercar with just
a roDeor chain.lt is verYdangerous
EmelgencyTowing
Thereare three popularmethodsof towing a car:
Flat-bed
Equipment- Theoperator
loadsthe caron the
backol a truck.Thisis the bestway of transponingthe
car.
Wheel Litt Equipmont- The tow truck usestwo plvor-
ing armsthat go underthe tires {trontor rear)and lifts
them otf the ground.The othertwo wheelsremainon
the ground.
Sling-type Equipmont - The two truck uses metal ca-
bles with hookson the ends.Thesehooksgo around
Dartsof the trameor suspension
andthe cableslift that
endof the caroft the ground.Thecar'ssuspension
and
bodycanbeseriously
damaged
if thismethodof towing
is attempted.
lf the carcannotbetransported
by flst-bed,it shouldbe
towed with the front wheelsoff the ground.lf due to
damage,the car must be towed with the front wheels
on the ground,do the following:
5-spe6d Manual Tlansmission
a Release
the Parkingbrake.
a Shift the transmission
to Neutral.
Automatic Tlansmission
a Release
the Parkingbrake.
a Startthe engine.
a Shift to @ position,then @ position.
a Turn off the engine.
NOTICE:
lmpropertowing preparation
will damagethe
transmission.
Followthe aboveprocedure
exactly.It you
cannotshift the transmission
or startthe engine(auto-
matictransmission),
your car must be transponedon a
flat-bed.
a lt is best to tow the car no fartherthan 50 miles
(8okm),andkeepthespeedbelow35 mph(55 km/hl'
NOTICE:
Tryingto lift or tow the carby the bumpers
will
causeserious
damage.
Thebumpers
arenot designed
to
suooortthe car's weight.
TtEDOWIIHOOKS
TOWING
HOOK
.-)
t :
f
'l
.
1-12

15. 1 - 1 3
ServicePrecautions
Handlingof SpecialNuts and Bolts
Becausethe tront subframesectionson this car a.e con-
structed with aluminumalloys. use only the special
"Dacro" type nuts and bolts recommended
by Honda.
NOTE:
a Dacrofinishcan be identitiedby gray plating.
a Some Dacrotinish bolts have a greencoating on
the th.eadsectionof the bolt for easielapplica-
tion.Thistype ot boltis calleda "Torqu6r" bolt,
a Useof othertypes ot nuts and boltsmay cause
electrolvsis
and corrosion,which in turn could
caus€the bolt to loosen.
l . When replacingnuts and bolts, use only the same
type.
Tightenthe nuts and bolts with I torqua wrench to
ths specifications
providedin this manual.
Cleanall thread ridges with a non wire type bristle
brush. Foroignmatter in the threadsmay causethe
bolt to loosen.
S€ctionson this car requiringthe use of Dacronuts
and boltswill be indicated
bv a l* I in this manual.
J .
4.
Gray
Grcon coating
on tha thraad!
of ao|lro bolta.
Gray plsting:"Dacro" type
Gray plating + Greencoatingon the threads:
"Torquer" type

16. Specifications
Standards
andService
Limits...........3-2
Design
Specifications
......................
3-15
BodySpecifications .......3-18

17. Standardsand ServiceLimits
''l: CHUOHATSUJOmanulactured
valvesprrng.
'2: NIHONHATSUJOmanulactllred
valvespring
6
I
CytinderHead/ValveTrain {F22A1 engine}- Section 6
I TTaEASuREMENT J sraruolnotruewt I senvtce
umtr
Compression 25O rpm and Nominal
wide openthrottle Minimum
kPa{ks/cm2,
psi) r49l'm!Il9!919!
1.250 112.5,
1781
950{9.5,135)
200 12.0.2al
Cylind€rhead Warpage
Hoight 99.95-100.05
(3.935-3.939)
0.o5(0.002)
Camshaft End play
Camshalt-to-holder
oil clearance
Total runout
Cam lobeheight I N
EX
o.05-o.1
5 (0.002-0.006)
0.o50-0.089
(o.oo20-o.oo35)
0.03 {0.0o1)
max.
38.526
(1.5168)
3a.77a11.52671
o.5 {0.02)
0.15(0.006)
o.06 (0.002)
Valveclearance
Valvestem O.D.
Stem-to-guideclearance
EX
IN
EX
IN
EX
IN
o.23-0.28
(0.o09-0.o1
1)
0.27-0.30
(0.01
1'0.01
3)
5.485-5.495
10.21
59-0.21
63)
5.450-5.460
(0.2146-0.21
50)
0.o20-0.045
{o.0008-o.oo20)
0.055,0.o80
{0.0022-o.oo3'l
)
ooss
ro.:
Ioet
5.4201o.21341
0.08(o.oo3)
o.1
2 (0.oo5)
Valve seat width
Stem installedheight
I N
EX
I N
EX
1.25-1.55
(0.049-0.061
)
1.25-1.55
(O.049-0.061
)
48.245-48.7
15 (1.8994-1.91
79)
50.31
5-50.785
(1.9809-1,9994)
2.0 {0.08)
2.0 10.08)
48.965
t1.92781
51.035
(2.00921
Valvespring
EX
Freelength lN
2
2
54.8112.158)
54.82(2.r 58)
56.26{2.215)
56.2A12.2161
Valveguide I N
E X
I N
E X
t . D .
Installed
height
5.51
5,5.53010.217
1-0.217
7|
5.51
5-5.5301o.211
1-O.21771
23.75-24.25
(O.91
5-0.954)
15.05-' 1
5.55{O.593-0.61
2)
5.53(0.218)
5.53{0.2181
Bocksrarm I N
EX
Arm-to-shaft clearance o.o1
7-o.050
l0.oo07'o.oo20)
o.o1
8-0.054
(0.ooo7-o.0021
)
0.08 (0.003)
o.08
{o.oo3)