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Engine/Power Steering - Oil/Fluid Leaks: Overview

06-020

April 6, 2007

Applies To:
2006 Civic - See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Engine Oil Leaks and Power Steering Fluid Leak

(Supersedes 06-020, dated June 20, 2006, to update the information marked by the black bars)

SYMPTOM

The engine leaks oil, or the power steering inlet pipe leaks fluid.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Some engine block sealing bolts may have been mismanufactured, causing the engine oil to leak when the engine is running. The power steering inlet pipe may have been mismanufactured, causing a power steering leak.





VEHICLES AFFECTED

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the affected engine block sealing bolt(s) and washer(s), and/or replace the power steering pump inlet pipe, 0-ring, and hose clamp.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Failed Part: P/N 111 07-RNA-A00,
H/C 8160657
(Repair Procedures A and B)

P/N 11106-RNA-A00,
H/C 8160640
(Repair Procedures C and D)

P/N 56123-RNA-A01,
H/C 8051088
(Repair Procedure E)

Defect Code: 07701

Symptom Code: 05101

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

DIAGNOSIS

The oil leaks can be in up to these five places:





^ The 24-mm sealing bolt on the timing chain end of the engine.





^ The 24-mm sealing bolt on the transmission end of the engine.





^ The 20-mm sealing bolt behind the alternator.





^ The 20-mm sealing bolt behind the power steering pump.





^ The inlet pipe on the power steering pump.








Inspect the leaking area(s), then use the chart to determine the appropriate repair procedures.

NOTE:
The sealing bolts leak very little oil so you can miss the oil leak if you don't look carefully. Often the oil runs down the engine and accumulates in other places, leading to misdiagnosis and failure to repair the leak.





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