Honda1999–2004Technical specifications

Legend 3.5: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 3.5-litre petrol (engine code C35A5). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Common faults & fixes

Summary

Match the engine code (C35A5) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Honda
Model: Legend
Years: 1999–2004
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: C35A5

Performance & efficiency

Power: 153 kW (208 hp)
Engine size: 3,474 cc
Cylinders: 6 · OHC
Compression ratio: 9.6:1
Fuel system: Honda

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 4.6 litres

All 124 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	6/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	3474
Compression ratio :1	9,6
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Make	Honda
Ignition system Type	PGM-FI
Ignition system Description	Map-DI
Trigger location	Cam
Fuel system Make	Honda
Fuel system Type	PGM-FI
Fuel system Description	MFI-s
Air metering Type	MAP
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	Yes
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	12,0
Primary resistance Ohm	0,9-1,1

Firing order

The firing order for the Honda Legend 3.5 (1999–2004) is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Firing order	1-4-2-5-3-6

Valve clearances

Valve clearances on the Honda Legend 3.5 (1999–2004) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	Hydraulic
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	Hydraulic

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Honda Legend 3.5 (1999–2004) takes 4.6 litres of engine oil with the filter.

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 8.7 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	0W-30, 0W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A1, A3, A5
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30, 5W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A1, A3, A5
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30, 10W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A1, A3, A5
Engine with filter(s) litres	4.6
Other lubricants and capacities
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Dexron II
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	3.0
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres	8.6
Differential oil grade - front SAE	90
Differential oil classification - front	GL-4
Differential front/AT litres	1.1
Cooling system - total capacity litres	8.7
Brake fluid Type	DOT 3/4
Power steering fluid Type	Honda PAS
Power steering fluid litres	1.7

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Honda Legend 3.5 (1999–2004) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 21 mm (ventilated) front and 7,5 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	21 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	7,5 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Minimum disc thickness
Disc thickness variation Front	0,015 mm
Disc thickness variation Rear	0,015 mm
Disc runout Front	0,10 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,15 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1,6 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	1,6 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	6-8

Service & electrical

Battery

The Honda Legend 3.5 (1999–2004) uses a 12 V, 55 Ah battery (reserve capacity 90 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/90 (55)

Spark plugs

The Honda Legend 3.5 (1999–2004) uses Denso PK20PR-L11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	Denso
Spark plug Type	PK20PR-L11
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	PFR6G-11
Electrode gap mm	1,1

Tuning and emissions

Idle speed and ignition timing
Tuning conditions	—
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	15±2/650 Not adjustable
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	650±50
Oil temperature °C	80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	0,1 Max Not adjustable
HC level at idle speed ppm	100
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	14,5-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2	0,1-0,5
Increased idle speed for CO test rpm	2300-2700
CO content at increased idle speed Vol. %	0,3
Lambda at increased idle λ	0,97-1,03

Starting and charging

Maximum cranking amps A	149-181
Alternator output A/V/rpm	110/13,5/6000

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	9,8-13,7
Oil pressure bar/rpm	3,4/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,93-1,23
Thermostat opens °C	76-80
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	9,5-11,5/10,5-12,5
Drive belt tension - AC mm	8-11,0

Fuel system

System pressure bar	3,0-3,5
Regulated pressure with vacuum bar	2,4-2,9
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C	200-400/80
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Ohm	650-850
Injector Ohm	10,0-13,0
Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heater Ohm	10,0-40,0

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Legend 3.5 (1999–2004) are tightened in 2 stages: 38 Nm, then a final 76 Nm.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	38 Nm
Tighten	76 Nm

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	—
Main bearings
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	22 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	44 Nm
Oil pump to cylinder block	—
Oil pump to cylinder block
Sump bolts	1)11 Nm 2)22 Nm
Sump drain bolt	44 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	74 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	245 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	31 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	—
Camshaft carrier caps
Camshaft/rocker cover	12 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	M6=8 Nm M8=22 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	30 Nm
Exhaust downpipe to manifold	54 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor	12 Nm
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor	12 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	44 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch	18 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	245 Nm
Rear hub	245 Nm
Steering track rod end	49-59 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	49 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	108 Nm
Brake disc to hub Rear	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	23 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	38 Nm
ABS sensor Front	10 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	10 Nm
Road wheels	110 Nm

Air conditioning

No. of AC service connectors	2
Air conditioning restrictor type	Expansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling	Yes
Compressor variable displacement solenoid	No
Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R134a
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	725±25
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	Dens Oil 8
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	140
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	46

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Honda Legend 3.5?

The firing order for the Honda Legend 3.5 (1999–2004) is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

What spark plugs does the Honda Legend 3.5 use?

The Honda Legend 3.5 (1999–2004) uses Denso PK20PR-L11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Honda Legend 3.5 take?

The Honda Legend 3.5 (1999–2004) takes 4.6 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

What are the valve clearances for the Honda Legend 3.5?

Valve clearances on the Honda Legend 3.5 (1999–2004) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Honda Legend 3.5?

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Legend 3.5 (1999–2004) are tightened in 2 stages: 38 Nm, then a final 76 Nm.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Honda Legend 3.5?

Brake discs on the Honda Legend 3.5 (1999–2004) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 21 mm (ventilated) front and 7,5 mm rear.