Standards and ServiceLimits
Section '14Automatic Transmission (cont'd)
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MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEW}
Wire Dia.o.D.Free LongthNo. ol CoilsHegulator valve spring ARegulato. valve spring BStator reaction springModulator valve springTorque convener check valve springCooler relief valve springRelief valve spring2nd oritice control valve spring1-2 shift valve spring2-3 sh ift valve spring3 4 shift valve spring'l st accumulator spring4th accumulator spring B4th accumulator spring A2nd accumulator spring A3rd accumulator spring A2nd accumulator spring B3rd acc!mulator spring B2nd accumulator spring CLock up shift valve springLock up timing valve springLock-up control valve spring3 4 ofifice control valve springServo control valve springCPC valve springCPB valve spring4th exhaust valve spring
Springs1.8 {0.071)1.8 {0.071)4.5 \O.117)1.4 (0.055)
1.0 10.039)1.0 (0.039)
1.1 (0.043)
0.7 (0.028)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
2.1 (0.083)
2.3 (0.091)
2.610.102)2.4 (0.094)
2.8 (0.'110)
1.6 (0.063)
2.2 (0.087)
2.2 t0.041)0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
0.7 (0.028)
0.7 (0.028)
1.0 (0.039)
0.6 (0.024)
0.9 {0.035)0.9 (0.035)
14.7 (0.584)
9.6 (0.381)
3s.4 (1.407)
9.4 (0.374)8.4 (0.334)
8.4 (0.334)
8.6 {0.342)6.6 (0.262)
7.6 (0.302)
7.6 (0.302)
7.6 (0.302)16.0 (0.636)10.2lo.402l17.0 {0.676)29.0 (1.152)
17.5 (0.6951
9.0 (0.358)
31.0 (1.220)
14.5 {0.576)7.6 (0.302)
8.1 (0.319)
6.610.262)6.6 (0.262)
8.1 (0.322)
5.6 (0.2231
8.1 10.322)6.1 10.242)
87.8 (3.457)
44.0 i.732l'30.3 (1.193)
35.0 {1.378)33.8 (1.331)
33.8 (1.331)
37.1 (1.461)
34.8 (1.370)
41.3 (1.626)
57.0 (2.2441
51 .0 \2.244189.1 {3.508)51.6 (2.031)
87.0 (3.425)
39.011.535)89.3 (3.516)
20.7 (0.815)
35.1 11.382)68.012.671173.7 12.902)80.7 (3.177)38.0 {1.496)37.5 fi.476)52.1 (2.051)
12.2 (0.480)
47.2 {1.858}36.4 {1.433)
16.511.01.910.94.24.213.422.016.326.826.a16.213.814.22.915.66.12.413.932.045.814.124.620.4
18.319.5
CVTSection 14
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MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEWISERVICE LIMITTransmissionfluidCapacity f {US qt, lmp. qt)6.4 {6.8, 5.6) for overhaul3.9 (4.1, 3.4) for fluid change
Hydraulicpressure
1kgflcm,, psi)
Forward clutch pressure at 1,500 rpm in E position1.4 - 1.15 114.3 - 11.A,203 - 2531Reverse brake pressure at 1,500 rpm in E position1.4 - 1.75 (14.3 11.8,203 2531Dr;ve pulley pressure at 1,500 rpm in E posrtrono.2 -0.7 12.0 -7.1,28- 1011Driven pulley pressure at 1,500 rpm in N positionr.5 - 2.3 115.3 - 23.5, 218 - 334)Lubrication pressure at 3,000 rpm in E posrtronAbove 0.212,30)Stall speed fpm (Check with vehicle on level ground)
E position
E, E, El positions2,5003,0002,350 - 2,6502,800 - 3, r00ClutchClutch initial clearance Forward clutchStart clutchReverse brakeClutch return spring free length Forward clutchStart clutchReverse brakeClutch disc thickness Forward clutchStart clutchReverse brakeClutch plate thickness Forward clutchSta rt clutchReverse brake
0.6 - 0.8 (0.024 - 0.031)0.5 - 0.7 (0.020 0.028)0.45 - 0.75 (0.018 - 0.030)30.5 {1.201)40.9 (1.610)
29.4 (1.157)
1.88 - 2.00 (0.074- 0.079)1.88 2.00 (0.074 - 0.079)1.94 - 2.06 (0.076 - 0.081)1.95 - 2.05 (0.077 -0.081)
2.25 2.35 (0.089 - 0.093)1.90 - 2.00 (0.075 0.079)
,*x.ar}38.9 (1.531)
27.411.019l'Until grooves worn out
Until grooves worn outDiscolorationDiscolorationDiscoloration
L.
Unit of length: mm lin)
STANDARD {NEW) SERVICE LIMITMEASUREMENT
Differential
Dtri"*"t"|p'.b"gear
S"t rrg-t" b""il"s
Pinion shaft contact area LD.
Carrier-to pinion clearanceDrive shaft contact area l.D.Carrier to driveshaft clearance
BacklashLD.Pinion gear to-pinion shafl clearance
)uter race clearance
18.010 18.028'0.7091 - 0.7098)
0.023 0.057 (0.0009 - 0.0022) 0.1 (0 004)
26.025 - 26.045 (.0246 1 0254\0.045 0.086 (0.0018 - 0.0034) 0.12(0.005)
0 05 - 0.15 i0 002 0.006)18 042 18.066 {0.7103 0.7" l3)
0.055 - 0.095 (0.0022 - 0.0037) 0.15 {0.006)
0 0.15 (0 - 0.006) Adjlrst
MEASUBEMENT Wire DiaO.D. Free Length I No. of Coils
SpringsPH regulator valve spring 1 2 (0 047)
PH control valve spring 1 7 {0.067)PL regulator valve spring 0 9 (0.035)
PH'PL control valve spring 1 0 (0 039)
crutlh reduc'ns vdrve spnns ] :19 9]:lLLbrication valve spring I b (u ubJr
Shitt valve spring 1 4 (0.055)
Shift control valve spring 1 0 (0.039)
Stan clutch control valve spring 0.4 (0 016)
Pitot regulator valve spring 0.6 (0 024)
Start clutch valve accumulator spring 1 2 \0 O47)
Reverse control valve spring 1 2 (0.047)
Shift inhibitor valve spring 1 3 (0 051)
9.0 {0.354)13.4 (0.528)
1.2lO.2A3\10.0 (0.394)
16.8 (0.661)
13.4 (0.528)
8.2 (0.323)
1 .4 t0.29114.1 (0.161)
5.7 t0.224)8.3 {0.327)9.4 (0.370)
13.2 (0.520)
26.7 (1.051)
39.4 (1.551)
14.6 (0.575)
31.4 (1.236)
44.4 \1.14al51.6 (2.031)
34.1 (1.343)
19.3 (0.760)
12.1 (0.476)
9.5 (0.374)
29.8 (1.173)
31.4 (1.236)
48.3 (1.902)
r0.08.11.28.68.0
13.01.56.85.012.311.010.6
Section 14
SteeringSection 17
M/S: [,4anual steering, P/Sl Power steering*: When using a ne; bett, adjust dellection or tension to new values. Run the engine for 5 minutes then turn it off-
Readjust the deflection or tension to used belt values.
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MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEWI
Steering wheelPlay at steering wheel circumferenceStarting load at steering wheelcircumferenceN (ksf, lbf)Manual steeringPower steering Engine running
0 - 10 (0 0.4)
15 (1.5,3.3)
29 (3.0,6.6)
GearboxAngle of rack guide screw loosened M/S
from locked position P/S
Preload at pinion gear shaft N m (kglcm, lbfin) M/S
20!5"20'Max0.5 - 1.7 (5 - 17,4.3 - 14.8i
0.6 1.2 (6 - 12, 5.20 - 10.42)
Pump pressure with valve closed(oil temp./speed: 40'C (105"F) min./idleDo not run for more than 5 seconds).kPa (kgtcm?, psi)
6,400 - 7,400 {65 - 75, 920 - 1,070)
Power steeringfluidRecommended power steering fluid
Fluid capacity | {US qt, lmp q0Reservoir
HONDA Power Steering Fluid
0.85 (0.90,0.75) at disassembly0.4 {0.42.0.35}
7.5 11.0 {0.30 - 0.43)with used belt
5.0 7.0 (0.20 0.28) with new belt10.5 - 14.0 10.41 - 0.55) with used belt7.5 10.010.30 0.39) with new belt
390 540 {40 55,88 '120) wrth used bek
340 - 490 (35 - 50, 77 - 110) with used belt
740 880 (75 - 90, 170 - 200) with new belt
640 780 (65 - 80, 143-176)with newbelt
Power steeringbelt*
Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf,22 lbf)
between pulleys '99 modell 81642 Engine Type only
'96 '99 models: Other Engine TYPes
ron.ionffiN (kgf, lbf) '99 model: 81642 Engine Tvpe only'96 -'99 models: Other Engine TYPes'99 modelr 81642 Engine TYPe onlY'96 '99 models: Other Engine TYPes
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13. Remove the throftle cable by loosening the locknut,
then slip the cable end out of the accelerator link-
age.
NOTE;
. Take care not to bend the cable when removing
it. Always replace any kinked cable with a new
one.
. Adjust the throttle cable when installing (see sec-
tion 1 1).
D16Y7 engine:
D16Y5, D16Y8, B16A2 engines:
LOCKNUT
LOCKNUT
14,Disconnect the connectors from the PCM.
Remove the grommet and wire harness clamps,
then pull out the ECM/PCM connectors
6x1.0mm
16. Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt, then remove
the power steering (P/S) pump belt and pump
NOTE: Do not disconnect the P/S hoses.
816A2 engine:
Remove the adjusting bolt and mounting boits,
then remove the P/S pump belt and pump
(cont'd)
5-5
AOJUSTING
VTEC Control System
Troubleshooting Flowchart
tFtrsrl #ilH:::lj1t:"J:T,?ffnostic
rrouble code (Drc) Pr25e: A probrem in the vrEc Pressure switch circuit or
Reter to page 1 l-38 th roug h 1 1-55 before trou bleshooting.
* Road Test:Accelerate in 1st gear to an engine speed over 3,000 rpm(D16Y5 engine) or 6,000 rpm (D'16Y8 engine).Hold that engine speed for at least two seconds.It DTC P1259 is not repeated during the first road test, repeatthis test two more tames.
VTEC PRESSURE SWITCH 2PCONNECTOR
Terminal side ofmale terminals
Wire sid6 ol femalerermtnats
VTM
l1 (BLu/BLK)
f;-) |I
I
Y
I
The MIL has been reoorted on.DTC P1259 is sto.ed.
Check the VTEC Cont.ol Syst6m:1. Do the engine control module(ECM)/powertrain control module lPCM) Reset Procedure (see
section 11).2. Stan the engine.3. Warm up the engine to normaloperating temperature (cool-
ing fan comes on).4. Do the Boad Test.*Intermittont tailura, 3y3t.m is OKat thia time.Check for ooor connoctionr o.loose wirea at VTEC oiassurclwitch, VTEC solonoid valvo .ndECM/PCM,
ls OTC P1259 indicated?
Test rhe VTEC Prensure Switch:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the VTEC Pressureswitch 2P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenVTEC pressure switch 2P con-nector terminal No. 1 and No.2.
Replace the VTEC preasure 3witch.ls there continuity?
Te3t the VTEC Pressure SwitchWire:1. Turn the ignition switch ON lll).2. Measure the voltage betweenVTEC press u re switch 2Pconnector No. l and bodyground.
In3poct for en opon or shod toground in thG wi.. bctwoon thoVTEC pro$ur6 switch rnd ECM/PCM l'96 - 9a: C15,'99 - 00: C101.lf tha wiro i3 OK,3ubrtitute aknown-good ECM/PCM andrecheck.
ls there battery voltage?
{To page 6'4i
VTEC Control SYstem
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC) Pl259:
VTEC Solenoid Valve circuit
Refer to page 1'l-38 through 11 55 before troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Flowchart
YES
A problem in the WEC Pressure Switch circuit or
* Road Test:Accelerate in 1st gear to an engine speed over 6,000 rp '
Hold that engine speed for at leasttwo seconos'
lf the DTC P1259 is not repeated during the first road test'
repeat this test two more times
VTEC PRESSURE SWITCH 2P
CONNECTOR
Terminalside ofmale termtnals
WM
/1 IBLU/BLKI
/ 1 Y------rt--------- l I
\1-/ |I
I
I1
Wire side of femaleterminals
(cont'd)
6-51
The MIL has been teported on.
DTC P1259 is siored.
Check the VTEC Control SYsiem:
1. Do the engine control module(ECM ) Reset Procedure (see
section 11).
2. Start the engine
3. Warm uP the engine to normal
operating temPerature (cool
ing fan comes on).
4. Do the Road Test.*lntermittent failure, sYstem is OK
at this time.Check for Poor connectlons or
loose wires at VTEC Pressureswilch. VTEC aolenoid valvo and
ECM.
ls DTC P1259 indicated?
Test the VTEC Pressure Switch:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the VTEC Pressure
switch 2P connector.
3. Check for continuity between
VTEC pressure switch 2P con
nector telminal No 1 and
No.2.
Reolace the VTEC Pre3sure switch.
Test the VTEC Pressure Switch
Wire:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. N4easure the voltage between
VTEC press u re switch 2P
connector No. 1 and bodyground,
Inspect lor an open or short toground in the wire between the
VTEC orassure swilch and ECM
{c101.lf the wire i3 OK, substitute a
known-good ECM and recheck.
{To page 6 52)
Main Bearing
Selection
CAUTION: lf the codes are indecipherable because of anaccumulation of dirt and dust, do not scrub them with a
wire brush or scraper. Clean them only with solvent ol
deiergent.
Crankshaft Bore Code Location
81642 engine:
Letters have been stamped on the end of the block as acode for the size of each of the 5 main journal bores.
Use them, and the numbers or bars stamped on the
crank {codes for main journal size), to choose the correct
beaflngs.
Main JournalCode Locations {Nombers or Barc)
Eearing ldentificationColor code rson lhe edge ofthe bear ng.Larger crank bore
acD
-----------""' Smallerbeanngtlhrcker)
9""1B':""
Alack
Black
Alue
7-10
\
D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:
Letters have been stamped on the end of the block as acode for the size of each of the 5 main journal bores.
Use them, and the numbers stamped on the crankshaft(codes for main journal size), to choose the correct bear-
Ings.
Main Journal Code Location (Numbers)
\
Color codeon theedge ofthe bearing-
Ldrger crank bore
Smaller bea ng {th'cker)
lr-l
t#lt+,tlf l 4 tlf '- 't
Smaller Smallermaan bearingjournal {thicker)
RedPinkGreen
PinkGreenBrown
GreenBrownBlack
GreenBrownBlackElue
I
Bearing ldentification
BcD
lf the inspection for a particular code requires voltage or resistance checks at the ECM/PCM connectors, remove the right
kick panel. Pull the carpet back to expose the ECM/PCM. Remove the ABS control unit if so equipped. unbolt the EcM/
PCM bolt. Turn the ignition switch oFF, and connect the backprobe sets and a digital multimeter as described below
check the system according to the procedure described for the appropriate code(s) listed on the following pages'
The illustrationshows '96 - '98 models.
How to Use lhe Backprobe Sets
connect the backprobe adapters to the stacking patch cords, and connect the cords to a multimeter. using the wire insula-
tion as a guide for the contoured trp of the backprobe adapter. gently slide the tip into the connector from the wire side
until it comes in contact with terminal end of the wire'
BackProbe
BACKPROEE SET
07SAZ - 001000A lTwo
DIGITAL MULTIMETER(Commercially avail.bleI orKs - AHM - 32 - oo3 (cont'd)
KICK PANEL
1 1-83
Troubleshooting
E n gine/P_o,weft ra in Control Module Term inal Arra n gement('96 - 98 Models, '99 - 00 Dl6yS engine with M/T)
-
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32PI
1INJ62INJ3INJ21
INJl567I
LG110PGll1
IGPl12
ACV
131115
PCS
16
FLR17acc18MIL19ALTC20
tcM22PG221IGP2272A25
VSV30
SLU
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (32P)
'2: A./T (D16Y7, 016Y8 engine)13: CvT (D16Y5 enoin€)',4: A/T and D16y7 engine*5: Except A/T and D16Y7 €nsine'6r A/T (D16Y8 ensine)'7 Cw 1D16Y5 eng,nel and D16y8 ensrne'"'3:Bi..I?'Jt;".'e'.!ti.?i?l'""."T8"_";btfr
"fl
1-88
Wire side of female terminals
NOTE:Standard battery voltage12ts
'10i i,4/T (D16V5 engine)r11 Ex.ept M/l (D16V5 enqinelr12: 016Y5, D16YB enqine
r15:'97 016Y7 engine lcoupe: KL modet, sedan: KL (LXl modet),'98 D16Y7 engine
1
1
Sign.l
YELlNJ4 (No.4 FUEL INJECIOB)D ves No 4 ruel injector.Wilh engine runninq: ddly coniroted2BLUlNJ3 lNo. 3 FUEL TNJECTOBJDrives No. 3 lue Inteclor.38EDINJ2 (NO, 2 FUEI INJECTON)Drives No. 2 iuel njector.88NlNJl (No. 1 FUEL INJECTOB)Dives No. 1 ruelinjector.
5SO2SIITC (SECONDAFY HEATEDOXYGEN SENSOF HEATEF CONTFOL)
Orives secondary heated oxyqen sensorWith ignilion switch ON (lll: batery vo lageWith f!llywarmed up engine runninq:dLtv controled
6BLXAVHTPO2SHTC (PRIMAFY HEATEOOXYGEN SENSOR HEATERCONTROL)
Drives prihary healed oxygen sensorWith ignition switch ON ltt):baneryvottasewlhrdllywdrmedupcngne,Lnnrrq dury,orl.otred
FED{ESOL (EGF CONTRO!SOIENOIO VALVE)Drives EGF conlrolsoleno d vatve.Wilh EGR operating during drving wiih fu|y warmedup engrne: duty controttedWilh EGF nol opefating:O VE.EGRWith EGF operating du.ing driv og wilh iuty warmedup en9ine: dutycont.olted.With EGR not ooeralino; o V8*r/GFN/YELWS (VTEC SOLENOTD VALVE)Drives VTEC solenoid va veWilh eng ne at ow engine speed:O VWirh engine at h gh enqine speedr banery vohaae9BflN/BLKLG1 (LOGIC GROUND)Gro!nd lorthe €CM/PCM conlrotc rcuit.Lesslhan 1.0 V at a ttimest0ALKPG1 IPOWEF GFOUND)Ground ior rhe ECM/PCM power.tcuf.11YEVBLKIGPT iPOWEF SOUFCE)Power source forthe Ec[,l/PcM conlroWilh ignition swirch ON (tt): battery voltageWith gntron switch OFF: 0 VBLVBLUIACV (IDLE AIN CONTROL VALVE)Wilh engine r!nn ng: dlty contro ed13,.o8NIACV N lIDLE AI8 CONTFOLVALVE NEGATIVE SIOE)Drivesthe IAC valve {negalive side).
BLVBLUIACV P (IDLE AI8 CQNTROLVALVE POSITIVE SIDE)Orives IAC vaive (posilive side).
FEO/YELPCS (EVAP PURGE CONTFOTSOIENOIOVALVE)Drives EVAP pu.ge controtsolenoid vatve.Wilh engioe running, engin€ cootani betow 154,F'68'Cr bancry vohaSe w'ln ens nc runn,.o. eng,rc
GRN/YELFL8 (FUEL PU[4P FELAY)Orives fuelpump relay.0 V {or two secor os ahe' tJ n ng 'onir or \wnch ON ,,,,,
I7BLI(REOACC (A,/C CLUTCH RELAY)Drives A/C clutch relay.Wirh compressor ONr0 VWilh compressof OFF:banery votrage18GFN/ONNMIL (I\,lALFUNCTION INDICATOFWith MIL lLrned ON: 0 VWith illl turned OFF: banery volaqe19',AITC {AITERNAIOR CONIROL)se.ds ahernator controt signat.Wirh fully warmed.up engine ru.ntng: battery votlas€During drivins wnh smatl eteclricat toad: O V
20YEVGRNICM (IGNI'TION CONTROLMOOU!E)with ignltlon swilch ON (tl):b6n€ry vohageWilh ensine runnins: aboul t0 V (depending on
22BRN/BLKLG2 (LOGIC GAOUND)Ground for the ECM,/PCM conrrot ci'cu LLess than 1.0 V at a tt mes23BLKPG2 iPOWEA GROUND)Gro!nd lor the ECM/PCM power circuir.24YEUBLKlGP2 (POW€R SOUSCE)Power sou.ce lor the ECM/PCl, conrrolWnh ignilion swilch ON {it):battery vohageWilh ignilion switch OFF:0 V25*6WHT/FEDVSEF IREFEfl ENCE VOLTAGE)Provrdes reference voIaOe to TCM.With ignition switch ON (tt):abour 5 VWth gnition swltch OFF: O V21'1GFNFANC {RAOIATOR FANCONTFOL)Drives radialof fan ielay.With radialor fan f!nn nqr O VWilh radiato.tan stopped: batteryBL!2WBS (EVAP BYPASSSOLENOIO VALVE]Orives EVAP bypass sotenotd va !e.With ignirion swrrch ON (tt):barery vo rase
LT GRNA/VHTVSV (EVAP CONTFOTCANISTEFVENT SHUT VAIVE)Drives EVAP conlfot canisrer venl shulwnh ignirion sw'tch ON lr|l barery volaqe
WHT/NEDSLU (INTEFLOCK CONTFOLUNIT)Detects intenock conlrotLn t signalWhh ignition switch ON (tt)and brake pedadepf essed: battery vollage