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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
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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 {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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Differential
Manual Transmission
81881 engine
818C1 engine .......
Automatic Transmission ..................
15-1
15-9
15-19
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Differential (Automatic Transmissionl
Special Tools ........ ........ 15-20
Differential (Automatic Transmission)
flfustrated Index......... .15-21
Backfash Inspection .... 15-22
Bearing Replacement ............... ..... 15-22
Differential Carrier Replacement .... 15-23
Oil Seaf Removal ........15-24
Oil Seal Installation/
Side Clearance ............. 15-24
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Differential (Automatic Transmissionl
lllustrated Index
FINAL DRIVEN GEAR
BALL BEARING
--ttot"'
ENTIAL .ARRIER
ROLLER.5xlOmm
'-6
BALL BEARING
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Differential (AutomaticTransmission)
Backlash InspectionBearing Replacement
1.Place the differential assembly on V-blocks and in-
stall both axles.
Check backlash of both pinion gears.
Standard (New): 0.05-O.15 mm (0.002-0.006 inl
3. lf backlash is out of tolerance, replace the differen-
tial carrier.
SIDE GEARS
NOTE: Check the bearings for wear and rough rotation.
lf the bearings are OK, removal is not necessary.
1. Remove the ball bearings using a bearing puller.
BEARING PULLER
Install the new ball bearings using the special tool
with a Dress as shown.
BALL BEAING
DRIVER, 40 mm l.D.07746 0030100
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Differential (Automatic Transmissionl
Oil Seal Removal
Remove the differential assembly.
Remove the oil seal from the transmission housino.
TRAt{SMtSStONHOUSING
1.
2.
Oil Seal Installation/Side Clearance-
1. lnstalla 2.50 mm (O.O98 in) thrust shim in the rrans-
mission housing.
NOTE: Do not install the oil seal yet.
TRANSMISSIOHOUSING
Install the differential assembly into the torque con_v€ner housing using the special tool as shown.
DRIVER, 40 mm l.D.07746-OO30100
DIFFERENTIALASSEMBLY
/-l
TOROUE CONVERTERHOUSING
Assemble the transmission (see section 14).
Installthe transmission housing and tighten the bolts(see section 14).
OIL SEALReplace.
seal from therorque convener
TOROUE CONVERTERHOUSING
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Differential (Automatic Transmissionl
Oil Seal Installation/Side Clearance
(cont'dl
9. Installthe oil seal in the transmission housing usingthe special tools as shown.
DRIVER07749-0010000
ATTACHMENT07947 -SD90200
26x30mmoTJAD-PH80200
10. Install the oil seal in the torque converter housing
using the special tools as shown.
DFIVER07749-0010000
DRIVER, 52 x 55 mmoTNAD-P200100
PILOT
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