1996 HONDA CIVIC seal

Transmission
Reasembly
NOTE;
. Coat all parts with ATF.. Beplace the following parts:- O-rings- Lock washers- Gaskets- Mainshaft and countershaft locknuts and conical spring washers- Sealing washers
TOROUE: l2 N.m (1.2 ksf'm,8.7 lbf.ft)
6 x 'l.0 mm7 BoltsFEED PIPE: A
LOCK.UP VALVEBODY
LOCK.UP SEPARATORPLATE
REGULATOR VALVEBODY
DOWEL PINS. 2
6xl.0mm1 BoltATF STRAINERATF FEEDPIPES:
a
COOIER RELIEF VALVE
TOROUE CONVENIERCHECK VALVESTATOR SHAFT
O.RING
STOP SHAFT
ATF FEEO PIPE: H
5x1.0mm5 Bolts
DOWEL PINS.
MAIN VALVE BODY
ATF PUMP
SERVO SEPARATORPLAYE
6x1.0mm7 Bolts
SERVO BODY
SECONOARYSEPARATOR PLATE
CONTROL
GEAR SHAFT
ATF PUMP DFIVENGEAR
MAIN SEPARATORPLATE
DOWEL PINS,
/ SHAFI
' -
7r(
t'se - oo ^od"t"t
lli
triTOROUE CONVERTERHOUSING
NOTE: The illustration shows the'96 - 98 modsls, the'99 - 00 models do not have the servo detent base; the servodetent is integralwith the servo bodv.
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L-

36. Remove the special tool from mainshaft, then stake
each locknut using a 3.5 mm punch as shown'
COUNTERSHAFTLOCKNUT
Set the park lever in the El position, then verify that
the park Pawl engages the Park gear
lf the Dawl does not engage fully, check the park
pawl stop clearance (see page 14-175).
Tighten the lock boll and bend the lock tab'
10 tbl.ftl
a'f
38.
ao
LOCKWASHEF
0.7 - 1.2 mm(0.03 - 0.05 in)
Erl.Omm14 t{.m (1.4 kgf'm,
\.- (o)
40. Instsllthe end cover with two dowel pinsandanew
gasket (thirteen bolts)'
TOROUE: 12 N'm (1.2 tgf'm. 8.7 lbf'ft}
END COVER
lnstall the ATF cooler lines with new sealing wash-
9rs.
TOROUE: 28 N.m {2.9 kgf'm. 21 lbt'ft1
Install the ATF diPstick.
41.
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Shift Lever
PUSH KNOB SPRING
SILICONE GREASE
SCBEWN.m {0.3 kgtm.2 lbf ft)
Apply non-hardening thread lock sealant
SCREW3 N.m {0.3 kgif m,2 lblft)
GEAR POSITION INDICATOR PANEL
COVER
SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
SHIFT INDICATOR
BUSHING
-61SILICONE GREASELEVERSHIFT LOCK
SCREW3 N.m {0.3
g
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt.ft)
A/T GEAR POSITION
PLATE
SHIFT LEVER BRACKET BASE
SHIFT LEVER
2/""*"
,.@* _.\__r.\
-Rt \ooru.r.,
A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m.7.2lbf.ft)
BASE COLLAA
14-191

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVTI
Special Tools ................ 14-194
Description .................... 14-195
Clutches/Reverse Brake/Planetary
Gear/Pulleys .......... 14-198
power Flow ..............,..... 14-200
Electronic Control SYstem(,96 - 98 Modets) ......14-203
Electronic Control System
('99 - oo Models) " 14-205
Hydraulic Control '....... 14-208
Hydraulic Flow .'..-.....'... '14-212
Park Mechanism .....-...'.' 14-222
Eleqtrical Systom
Component Locations'96 - 98 Models """"""' 14-224,99 - 00 Modets ............. 14-225
TCM Circuit Diagram ('96 - 98 Models) ............. 14-226
TCM Terminal Voltage/Measuring Condiiions ('96 - 98 Models) '.... 14-228
PcM Circuit Oiaqram{A/T Control System: '99 - 00 Models} ...--.... 14-230
PCM Terminal Voltage/Measuring Conditions('99 - 00 Models)
A/4 Control System .'.'...14-232
Troubleshooting Procedures ... . .... .....',........."' '14-234
Symptom-to-ComPonent Chart
Electrical System - '96 - 98 Models ......'..... '14-234
Electrical System -'99 - 00 Models ..'....-..-. '11-210
Electrical Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Flowcharts('96 - 98 Models) """'11-242
Troubleshooting Flowchart
('99 - 0O Modets) ...... 14-265
Linear Solenoids/lnhibitor Solenoid
Test ......................... . ...... 14-29f
Drive Pulley/Driven Pulley/Secondary Gear
Shaft Speed Sensors
Replacement .........'...... .14-292
Start Clutch Control
Start Clutch Calibration Procedure ....... ....,. 14-293
Hydraulic SYstem
Symptom-to-ComPonent Chart
Hydraulic System '.'.......14-294
Road Test ............................ 14-296
Stall Speed
Test......................... ...... 14-294
Fluid Level
Checking/Changing ....... 14-299
Pressure Testing ................. 14-300
Lower Valve BodY AssemblY
Replacement ..........,... 14-302
ATF Filter
Removal/lnstallation ..... 14-303
Transmission
Transmission
Removal ........... . 14-304
lllustrated Index
Transmission/Lower Valve BodY
Assembly ................. 14-308
Transmission Housing/Flywheel Housing ... 14-310
End Cover/f ntermediate Housing ..........'.'.... 14-312
Transmission Housing/Lower Valve Body Assembly
Removal ..........'.... .. " 14-314
Transmission Housing/Flywhesl Housing
Removal ................. ........ 1+316
End Cover/lntermediate Housing
14-318Removal .........,...............
Manual Valve Body
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassemblv .'.'.'..... 1 4-320
Forward Clutch
lltustrated Index ........................................ 14-321
Disassemblv .................. 14-322
Reassemblv , ,, . ',','......14-324
Secondary Gear Shaft
25 x 35 mm Thrust Shim Selection ..'.'....-... 14-324
Differential
lllustrated lndex ...,.....................,.,...-.-.-...'... 14-329
Backlash Inspection .-....14-329
Bearing Replacement ......'........'....'... ....'... 14-330
Differential Carrier Replacement ........'........ 14-330
Oil Seal Removal ........... 14-331
Oil Seal Installation/Side Clearance ....... . . 14-331
Flywheel Housing Input Shaft Oil Seal
Replacement .....,.... ...'.'.. 14-333
Transmission Housing Bearings
Driven Pulley Shaft Bearing
Replacenient ...................'. . ...................'.. 14-334
Secondary Gear Shaft Bearing
Reolacbment ...................... . .......... . ........ 14-335
Flywheel Housing Beating
Secondary Gear Shaft BearingReo1acement..................,........................... 14-335
Ring Gear Bearing
Replacement......... ........ 14-336
Control Shaft Assembly
Removal/lnstallation ....................'........... 14-336
Transmission
Reassembly .................. 14-338
Flywheel/Drive Plate .. . ...... . ...... ... . ....-.....'.'...14-341
Transmission
lnstalation ..................... 14-348
Cooler Flushing .'......... 14-352
shift cable
Removal/lnstallation....'........." """ 14-354
Adjustment .......'........ 14-355
Shift Lever ........................,. 14'356
Shift Indicator Panel
Adjustment ................ 14-357
ATF Cooler/Hoses
lnsta llation ......,,...... .... 14-357

Fluid Level
l.Checking/Changing
CAUTION: while chscking and changing, be sure not to
allow dust and other toreign particles to ent€l inlo the
transmission.
Checking
NOTE: Check the fluid level with the engine at normal
operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
'1. Park the vehicle on the level ground. Turn oft the
engrne.
2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the trans-
mission, and wipe lt with a clean cloth.
NOTE: Check the transmission fluid 50 to 90 sec-
onds after shutting off the engine.
3. Insert the diDstick into the transmission.
DIPSTICK (YELLOW LOOPI
Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level.
should be between the uDDer and lower mark.DIPSTICK
5. lf the level is below the lower mark, add fluid into
the filler hole to bring it to the upper mark. Use
Genuine Honda CW Fluid only.
6. Insert the dipstick into the transmission.
14-299
Changing
1. Bring the transmission up to normal operating tem-
perature (the radiator fan comes on) by driving the
vehicle. Park the vehicle on the level ground, and
turn off the engine.
2. Bemove the drain plug, and drain the CVT fluid.
NOTE| lf a cooler flusher is to be used, see page 14-
352 and 14-353.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer,
then refill the transmission with Genuine Honda
CVT Fluid to the upper mark on the dipstick.
Automatic Transmission Fluid CaPacity:
3.9 i (4.r US qt. 3.4 lmp qt) 8t chlnging
6.4 I (6.8 US qt, 5.6 lmp qt) 8t ov€lhaul
Rscommended Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid-
Use Genuine Honda CW fluid only. Using other flu-
ids can affect transmission operation and may
reduce transmission liJe.
Change Interval:
Normal Condition: 30, 000 miles 148,000 km)
Severe Condition: 30,000 miles (48,000 km), but it
you drive at high sPeeds in high
t90"F (32'C) and abovol temper-
atures, the ttansmission fluid
should be changed evsrY 15,000
miles 124,000 km).
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ORAIN PLUG18 x 1.5 mma9 N.7n (5.0 kgl.m, 36 lb{'ftl
SEALING WASHERReplace.

1.
Start the engine.
Shift to the respective shift lever positions in the table, and measure the following pressures at 1'500 rpm'
. Forward Clutch Pressure
. Reverse Brake Pressure
. Drive Pulley Pressure
. Driven Pulley Pressure
8. Shift to E posltion, and measure the lubrication pressure at 3,000 rpm'
Disconnect the special tool after pressure testlng
Install the sealing boits in the jnspection holes with new sealing washers, and tighten the bolts to the specified
toroue.
TOROUE: 18 N.m {1.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft}
CAUTION: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission'
9.
10.
PBESSURESHIFT LEVER
POSmONSYMP{OMPROBABLE CAUSE
FLUID PRESSURE
Standard/Ssrvice Limit
Forwa rd
Clutch
ENo or low for-
ward clutch
pressure
Forward Clutch1.4 - 1.75 MPa
(14.3 - 17.8 kgtcm', 203 - 253 Psi)
Reverse
Brake
tsNo or low
reverse brake
pressure
Reverse Brake1.4 - 1.75 MPa
(14.3 - '17.8 kg7cm', 203 - 253 Psi)
Drive
Pulley
NNo or low
drive pulley
pressure
ATF pump, PH reg-
ulator valve, PL
regulator valve,
Shift valve
0.2 - 0.7 MPa
(2 - 7.1 kgflcm', 28 - 101 Psi)
Drive pulley
pressure roo
high
PH regulator valve,
PL regulator valve,
Shift valve. Shift
control linear
solenoid
Driven
Pulley
No or low
driven pulley
pressure
ATF pump, PH reg-
ulator valve, Shift
valve, Shift control
linear solenoid
1.5 - 2.3 MPa
(15.3 - 23.5 kg?cm', 218 - 334 Psi)
Driven pulley
pressure too
h igh
PH regulator valve
LubricationNo or low
lubrication
pressure
ATF pump,
Lubrication valve
Above 0.2 MPa
(Above 2 kgf/cm'. 30 Psi)
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Lower Valve Body Assembly
Replacement
@ Make sure lifts, iacks, and saf€ty stands
are placsd prop€rly {sea section 1).
CAUTION: While removing and installing th6 lower
valve body asssmbly, b€ sule not to allow dust and
other for€ign particles to entsr inio the transmksion.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safetv stands (see section 1).
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securetv.
4.
6.
Remove the drain plug, and drain the CVT fluid.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer(see page 1+299).
CAUTION: Keop all of other toreign parliclos out of
the transmission.
Disconnect the 8P connector from the solenoid har-
ness connector.
Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the ATF cooler
lines. Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses up to
prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the ATF
cooler noses.
CAUTION: Keep all of other foroign particlo3 out of
tho transmission.
Remove the right front mounvbracket.
10 x 1.25 mmila N.m (,1.5 kgf.m, 33 lbtft)
RIGHT FRONTMOUNT/BRACKET
ATF COOLER LINE
10 x 1.25 mmsil N.m 15.5 kgf.m,40 rbr.ft)
ATF COOLER HOSE
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14.
7. Remove the ATF cooler outlet line.
8. Remove the ATF cooler line bracket bolt.
9. Remove the ATF pan (fourteen bolts).
10. Remove the ATF strainer (two bolts).
1 l. Remove the one bolt securing the solenoid harness
connector,
12. Remove the
bolts).
lower valve body assembly (eight
LINE BOLT28 N.m (2.9 kgtm,21 lbtft)SEALINGReplace.
ATF COOI.-EROUTLET
OOWEL PIN
O.RINGFeplace.
SOLENOIO HARNESSCONNECTOR
5x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgt.m,8.7 tbt.ftlO.RINGReplace.ATFSTNAINER
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgt m,E.7 tbt'ft)
OOWEL NN
BODY ASSEMBLY
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgf.m,8.7 rbf.ft)
ATF PAN GASKETReplace.
VALVE
ATF COOLER INLETUNE BRACKET BOLT8 x 1,25 mm26 N.m {2.7 kgf.m,20 tbf.frl
13.
ATF PANx 1.0 mm12 N.m 11.2 kgf.m, E.7 lbf.ftl
Install the new lower valve bodv in the reverse
ordgr of the removal orocedure.
CAUTION: Koep all ot other fo.oign particles out of
ths transmission.
NOTE:
. Replace the following parts:
- O-rings on the solenoid harness connector
and the ATF strainer- ATF pan gasket- Sealing washers
. lf the ATF cooler inlet line bracket is bent or
warped, put it back to the original position.
Perform the start clutch calibration orocedure on
page 14-293.

ATF Filter
l.Removal/lnstallation
!@ Make sure lifts, lEcks, snd safoty stands
ara pl8ced properly {sae section 1).
CAUTION: While removing and installing the ATF tilier,
be sure not to allow dust or other for6ign particle3 to
enter thg transmission.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands (see section 1).
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securely.
3. Remove the drain plug, and drain the CVT fluid.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer
{see page 14-299).
fl,
5.
CAUTION: Keep all toreign particles out ot the
transmission.
Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the ATF cooler
lines. Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses up to
prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the ATF
cooler noses.
CAUTION: Keep all foreign particles out of the
transmission.
Remove the right front mounvbracket.
10 x 1.25 mm4{ N.m {i1.5 kgf.m,33 lbf ft)
ATF COOLER LINE
10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgt'm,
40 rbl.ft)
ATF COOLER HOSE(|'t
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6. Remove the ATF cooler outlet line.
7. Remove the ATF cooler line bracket bolt.
8. Remove the ATF pan (fourteen bolts)
9. Remove the ATF cooler inlet line from the ATF pan
(three bolts).
10. Remove the ATF filter, and clean it.
11. Check that the ATF filter is in good condition.
12. Replace the ATF filter if it is clogged.
LINE BOLT28 N.m {2.9 kgf.m,21 lbt.ft)
ATF COO1TR OUTIET
6x1.0mm
ATF COOLER INI-ETLINE ERACKET BOLT8 x 1.25 mm26 N.m (2.7 kgt.m,20 rbtftt
O.RINGReplace.
ATF
ATF FILTER
ATF PAN
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kgt'm,8.7 lbl'ft)
lnstall the ATF filter in the reverse order of the
removal procedure.
GAUTION: Keep all foreign particles out ot the
transmission,
NOTE:
Replace the O-rings, the ATF pan gasket and
sealing washers.
lf the ATF cooler inlet line bracket is bent or
warped. put it back to the original position
GASKETReplace.
'13.
12 N m (1.2 kgf m,