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Stall Speed
CAUTION:
a To plevent transmission damage, do not test stall speed fot mote than 1O seconds at a time.a Do not shift the level while raising th€ engine speed.a Be sure to remove the pressure gauge belot€ testing stall speed.
1. Engage the parking brake and block all four wheels.
2. Connect the tachometer, and start the engine.
3. Make sure the A/C switch is OFF.
4. After the engine has warmed up to normal operating temperature (the cooling lan comes on), shift into ft position.
5. Fully depress the brake pedal and accelerator for 6 to 8 seconds. and note engine speed.6. Allow 2 minutes for cooling, then repeat the test in [, fDil and @ positions.
NOTE:
a Stall speed tests should be used lor diagnostic purposes only.. Stall speed should be the same in E, tr. tr and @ positions.
Stall Speed RPM: rpm
Specification: 2,400 rymService Limit: 2,2OO-2,600 tpm
TROUBLEPROBABLE CAUSE
Stall rpm hish in E, E, I and @posrtronLow fluid level or oil pump output
Cloqged ATF strainer
Pressure regulator valve stuck closed
Slipping clutch
Stall rpm high in I positionSlippage of 1st clutch, 1st-hold clutch or 1st gear one-way clutch
Stall rpm high in @ positionSlippage of 2nd clutch
Stall rpm high in @ positionSlippage of 1st clutch, lst gear one-way clutch
Stall rpm high in @ positionSlippage of 4th clutch
Stall rpm low in E, E, I ana @positionEngine output low
Torque converter one-way clutch slipping
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Fluid Level
Checking/Changing
Checking
NOTE: Check the fluid level with the engine at normal
operating temperature (the cooling lan comes on).
1. Park the car on level ground. Shut otf the engine.
2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the trans-
mission, and wipe it with a clean cloth.
3. Insert the dipstick into the transmission.
DIPSTICK (YELLOW LOOPI
4. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level.
should be between the uoDer and lower marks.
P
il
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lf the level is below the lower mark, add fluid into
the tube to bring it to the upper mark. Use Honda
Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or
anequivalentDEXRON@ llAutomaticTransmission
Fluid (ATF) only.
lnse.t the diDstick back into the transmission.
IT
{J. UPPER MARK
t)-i- LowER MARK
5.
6.
Changing
1. Bring the transmission up to operating temperature
by driving the car. Park the car on level ground, turn
the engine oft, then remove drain plug.
NOTE: lf a cooler flusher is to be used, see page
14-168 and 169.
2. Reinstail the drain plug with a new sealing washer,
then refillthe transmission to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
2.1 | l2.S US qt, 2.4 lmp qt) at change
5.9 ? (6.2 US qt, 5.2 lmp qt) at overhaul
18 x 1.5 mm49 N.m (5.0 kgl.m, 36 lbl.ft)
TRANSMISSION RIGHT SIDE COVER
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Transmission
Removal
4.Bemove the t.ansmission ground cable from the
transmission hanger.
Disconnect the lock-uD control solenoid valve con-
nector and the shitt control solenoid valve connec-
tor, then remove the harness clamp on the lock-up
control solenoid harness from the harness stav.
a Make sur€ lifts. iacks and safety stands are placad
properly, and hoist brackots are attachod to tho cor-
rect position on ths sngine {seo sectionl }.o Apply parking brake and block rear wheels, so car will
not roll off stands and fall on you whil6 working un-
del it
CAUTION: Use tender covers to avoid damsging paint-
ed surlaces,
1 . Disconnect the battery negative { - } and positive ( + )
cables from the battery.
2. Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housino
assembly.
HARNESS CLAMP
LOCK-UP CONTROLSOLENOID VALVECONNECTOR
AIR CLEAI{ERHOUSING ASSEMBLY
SHIFT CONTROLSOLENOID VALVECONNECTORTRANSMISSIONGROUND CABI-E
Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS), main-
shaft sDeed sensor and countershaft speed sensor
connectors.
3.Remove the starter motor cables and cable holder
from the starter motor.VEHICLE SPEEDSENSOR CONNECTOR
STARTER MOTOR CABLECABLE HOLDER
VEHICLE SPEEDSENSOR
COUNTERSHAFTSPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
MAINSHAFT SPEEDSENSORCONNECTOR (cont,d)
STARTER MOTOR?/\
STARTER MOTOR CABLE
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Transmission
Removal {cont'd)
7. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
Remove the drain plug and drain the automatic trans-
mission tluid (ATF). Reinstall the drain plug with anew sealing washer lsee page 14-93).
DRAIN PLUG18 x 1.5 mm49 N'm 15.0 kgt-m,36 tbt-fr)
9. Remove the splash shield.
6 x 10
CLIPS pcs.
10. Remove the cotter pins and castle nuts, then
separate the balljoints from the lower arm {see sec-
tion 18).
11. Remove the right dampe. fork bolt. then separate
right damper fork and damper.
PINCI{ BOLT
SELF.LOCKINGNUTReplace.COTTER PINReplace.
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DAMPER FORK
CASTLE NUT
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Transmission
Removal (cont'dl
'1 9.Remove the right tront mount/bracket, then remove
the end ol the throttle cont.ol cable trom the throt-
tle control lever.
Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the joint pipes. Turn
the ends of the cooler hoses up to prevent ATF from
flowing out, then plug the joint pipes.
NOTE: Check tor any sign ot leakage at the hosejoints.
THROTTLE CONTROL
23. Place a jack under the transmission, raise the lrans-
mission just enough to take weight off ol the
mounts. then remove the transmission mount.
20.
RrcHT FRoNT iiouNT/BRAcKET BoLTsATF COOLERHOSESReplace.24. Remove the t.ansmission housing mounting bolts
and rear engine mounting bolts.
25. Pull the transmission away from the engine until it
clears the 14 mm dowel Dins, then lower it on the
transmission iack.
21. Remove the engine stiftener and totque converter
cover.
22. Remove the eight drive plate bolts one at at time
while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
WASHERSReplace.
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Remove the 13 bolts securing the right side cover
and right side cover protector, then remove them.
Slip the special tool onto the mainshaft as shown.
MAINSHAFT HOLOER07GAB-PF50101
3. Engage the parking brake pawl with the parking gear.
4. Align the hole ot the sub-shaft l st gear with the hole
of the the transmission housing, then insert a pin to
lock the sub-shaft while removing the sub-shaft
locknut.
'1.
COUNTERSHAFTLOCKNUTReplace.
MAINSHAFTLOCKNUTReplace.
8 mm pin.
comm€rciallyavailable
SU8-SHAFTLOCKNUTReplace.
Align the holes.
CONICAL SPNINGWASHERSReplace.
5. Pry the lock tab of the mainshaft locknut.
6. Cut the lock tabs of the countershaft and sub-shaft
locknuts using a chisel as shown. Then remove the
locknut from each shatt.
NOTE;
a Mainshaft and countershaft locknuts have lett-
hand threads.
a Clean the old countershaft locknut, it is used to
install the parking gear on the countershaft.a Always wear safety glasses.
CAUTION:
Keop all of th€ chis€led panicles out of the
tlanamigsion.
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8.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
to.
Remove the lock pin that was installed to hold the
sub-shaft.
Remove the special tool from the mainshaft after
removing the locknut.
Remove the 1st clutch and mainshaft 1st gear as-
sembly from the mainshaft.
Remove the sub-shaft 1st gear,
Remove the parking brake pawl.
Using a universal two jaw puller. remove the park-
ing gea.. one-way clutch and counlershatt 1st gear
assembly.
PARKING GEAR
Remove the parking brake lever from the control
shaft.
Remove the throttle control lever from the throttle
control shaft.
Remove the ATF cooler pipes.
Remove the ATF level gauge.
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NOTE:
a Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent o. carburetor
cleaner and d.y with compressed air.a Blow out all passages.
a When removing the transmission housing, replace the
following:. Transmission housing gasket. Lock washer
1. Remove the transmission mount b.acket.
Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts
and hanger.
Align the spring pin of the control shaft with the
transmission housing groove by turning the control
shaft.
Install the special tool on the transmission housing,
then remove the housing as shown.
HOUSING PUI-LER07HAC-PK4010A
2.
4.
6.
Remove the countershaft reverse gear with the col-
lar and needle bearing.
Remove the lock bolt securing the shitt fork. then
remove the fork with the reverse selector trom the
countershatt.
Remove the countershaft and mainshaft sub-
assembly together.
8. Remove the ditferential assemblv.
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Mainshaft
Inspection
a Clearance Measurement
NOTE: Lubricate all parts with ATF during assembly.
1 . Remove the mainshaft bearing lrom the transmission
housing (see page 14-152).
2. Assemble the parts below on the mainshaft.
NOTE: Do not assemble the O-rings while in-
specting.
LOCKNUT
/ 1ST CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
THRUST WASHER
lST GEAR COLLAR
TBANSMISSIONHOUSING BEARING
THRUST WASHER
4TH GEAR COLLAR
2ND/4TH CLUTCHASSEMBLY
THRUST WASHERSelective part.
TI{RUST NEEDLEBEARING
2ND GEAR
NEEDLE BEARING
THRUST NEEOLEBEARING
MAINSI.IAFT
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3RD GEAR2ND GEAR
Torque the mainshaft locknut to 29 N.m (3.0
kgf .m, 22 lbf.ft).
NOTE: Mainshaft locknut has lett-hand threads.
29 N.m (3.0 kgl.m, 22 lbt.ft)
4. Hold 2nd gear against the 2nd clutch. then meas-
ure the clearance between 2nd gear and 3rd gear
with a feeler gauge.
NOTE: Take measurements in at least three Dlaces
and take the average as the actual clea.ance.
STANDARD: 0.05-0.13 mm {0.002-0.005 inl
THRUST WASHER-36.5 x 55 ftm
3RD GEAR 2ND GEAR