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Transmission
Reassembly (cont'd)
35. Verify that the snap ring end gap is correct.
Minimum 18 mm (0.71 in)
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Install the manual valve body lines A and B wkhnew O-rings on the manual valve body and the inter-mediate housing.
6x1.0mm12 N..n (1.2 kgt m,8.7 rbtft)
8 x 1.25 mm37 N.m 13.8 kgf.m,27 lbf.ftl
flgENDCOVER
37.
ENDCOVER GASKET
DOWEL PINSO-RINGS
MANUAL VALVEBODY LINE A
uaNYuAL VALVE
Install the two dowel pins and new end cover gas_ket on the intermediate housing, then install new O_rings on the ATF feed pipes.
Install the end cover (three 6 mm bolts, eleven g
mm bolts).
NOTE: Install the nine 8 mm bolts in the end cover(two 8 mm bolts remain in the end cover) thentighten the eleven 8 mm bolts.
14-342
39. Install the park pawl, spring, and shaft on the trans-mission housing, then move the control lever to anvgear other than E position.
THBUST SHIM,25x35mm
SNAP RINGCOTTERRETAINER
COTTERS,25.5 mmSelective pan
START CI.UTCHASSEMBLY
O.RINGS
PARKPAWL SPRING
PARK PAWL
,10, Install the secondary gear shaft with setected 25 x35 mm thrust shim (see page ,14-328).
41. Wrap the driven pulley shaft splines with taDe toprevent damage to the O-rings, then install new O_rings.
42, Assemble ths secondary drive goar assembly in thestart clutch assembly, then installthem on the drivenpulley shaft,
43. Pull the handle of the special tool up, then installthe tip of it into the driven pulley shaft hole, and setthe special tool on the stan clutch.
CAUTION: Whib in3trling thc st rt ctutch and rh.3ocondlry driye g.!r a3sombly using lh€ specialtool, bo 3urc nol to sllow du3t or olher foraign par_ticlos to ontq into tho iransmbsion.
I c,rr r,unar".
SECONDARYGEAR SHAFT
START CLUTCHINSTALLER07TAE - P4V0r30
SECONDARYORIVE GEAFASSEMBLY
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l.
60. Install the ditferential assembly
61. Installthe ATF passage line assembly with new O-rings (one boltl'
62. Install thethreedowel pinsand new flywheel housing gasket on the transmission housing'
63. Install the flywheel housing and connector bracket (twenty bolts)'
64. Installthe ATF passage line holder assembly (two bolts)'
8 x 1.25 mm29 N.m t3.o kg['m, 22 lbf'ttl
IATF PASSAGE L|NE I"o.o.'o{
d
rm
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o-nrnc--.-..ff
FLYWHEEL HOUSINGGASKET
6x1.0mm12 N.m {1.2 ksf'm,
8.7 tbf.ftl/g
ugs llFLYWHEEL HOUSING
CONNECTOR BRACKET
DOWEL PIN
DIFFERENNAL ASSEMBLY
DOWEL PIN
ATF PASSAGE LINE
ASSEMALY
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgd'm,
8.7 tbr.tr)
O.RING
DOWEL PIN
TRANSMISSIONItousrNG
ATF PASSAGELINE ASSEMBLY
PASSAGE LINEGUIOE
(cont'd)
TRANSMISSION HOUSING
14-345
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22. Install the shift cable end on the control lever, and
install the shift cable on the shift cable bracket'
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the shift cable'
23. lnstall the clip in the direction shown.
LOCKNUT
SHIFI CABLE 29 N m {3.0 kg{ m, 22lblftl
SHIFT CABLEERACKET
WASHERIPLASTIC)
CONTROL LEVER
24, Connect the solenoid harness connector. the drive
pulley speed sensor connector. and the ground
cable terminals.
6x1.0mm12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m.8,7 rbtft)
GROUND CABLETERMINAL 6x1.0mm
GROUNDTERMINAL
12 N.m {1.2 kgf'm,8.7lbtfrl
DRIVE PULLEYSPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
SOLENOID HARNESS
CONNECTOR
25. Connect the starter motor cable on the starter motor.
and install the cable holder.
NOTE: When installing the staner motor cable. make
sure that the crimped side of the ring terminal is
facing out (see section 23).
STARTEB
BMOUNTING NUT
9 N.m (0.9 kgf m,7 lbf ft)
26. Install all removed connectors and clamps'
27. Install the distributor.
28. Install the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
29.
assemDly.
Refill the transmission with the recommended
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid (see page 14-2991
CAUTION: While filling the CvT Fluid, bs surs not io
allow dust and other fotoign particles to entor into
the transmission.
Connect the battery positive (+) terminal first, then
the negative (-l terminal to the battery'
Check the ignition timing (see section 23).
Start the engine. Set the parking brake, and shift the
transmission through all gears three times Check
shift cable adjustment (see page 14-355).
Check the front wheel alignment (see section 18)
Let the engine reach operating temperature (the
radiator fan comes on) with the transmission in lXl
or E position, then turn it off and check fluid level'
Perform the start clutch calibration procedure on
page 14-293.
Road test as described on pages 14-296 and 14-297
30.
31.
34.
36.
STARTER MOTOR
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Shift Indicator PanelATF Gooler/Hoses
Adjustment
1.Check that the index mark on the indicator aligns
with the E mark on the shift indicator panel when
the transmission is in NEUTRAL.
lf not aligned, remove the front console {see section
20).
Remove the shift indicator panel mounting
and adjust by moving the panel.
NOTE: Whenever the shift indicator panel is removed,
reinstallthe Danel as described above.
It,
14-357
lnstallation
1. Installthe ATF cooler, ATF cooler line assembly and
the ATF cooler hoses.
6x1.0mm11 N.m ('l 1 kgf.m,8.0lbl'ftlATF COOLER LINE ASSEMBLY
ATF COOLER HOSE
RADIATOR
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf'm, 7 8 lbf'ft)
ATF COOLER
Connect the ATF cooler
lines and ATF cooler. and
as shown.
hoses to the ATF cooler
secure them with the clips
1l lTf{il.T
6-8mm10.2 - 0.3 in)
33-35mm11.3 - 1.4 inl
2-1mm10.1 - 0.2 in)
2-ilmm{0.1 - 0.2 in)
ATF COOI..ER HOSES
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3. lnsert the inboard end of the driveshaft into the dif-
terential or intermediate shaft until the set ring
locks in the groove
NOTE: Clean the areas where the driveshaft contact
the transmission (differential) thoroughly with solvent
or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air'
INBOARD JOINT
INBOARD JOINTReplace.
GROOVE
an
DIFFERENTIAL
lnstall the knuckie on the lower arm. then trghten
the castle nut and install a new cotter pin
NOTE: wipe off the grease before tightening the
nut at the ball ioint.
CAUTION:
. Be careful not to damago the ball ioint boot'
. Torque the castle nut to the lower torque sp€ci-
fication, thsn tighten it only far enough to align
the slot with th€ pin hol6. Do not align the nut
by loosening.
CASTLE NUT12 x 1 .25 mm
COTTER PINReplace.On reassemblY,bend the cotter pinJi$ - 59 N.m 15.0 - 6.0 kgl m,35 - 43 lbf ftl
16-19
5. lnstall the damper tork over the driveshaft and onto
the lower arm. Install the damper in the damper
fork so the aligning tab is aligned with the slot in
the damPer fork.
FLANGE BOLTl0 r 1.25 mmrit N.m t4.a kgf.m, 32 lbf.ft) AIIGN|NG TAB
1.
SELF-LOGKING NUT12 x 1.25 mm6,1N.m 16.5 kgi.m, a7 lbfftl
Replace.
Loosely install the flange bolts and the new self-
locking nut.
Apply oil to the seating surface of the new spindle
nut.
181 N m 118.5 kgt'm, 13il lbt'ftl
NOTE: Aftortightening, use a drift to
stake the spindle nut shoulder against the drivoshaft'
8. Install a new spindle nut, then tighten the nut'
9. Clean the mating surfaces ot the brake disc and the
wheel. then install the front wheel with the wheel
nuts.
10. Tighten the flange bolts and the new self-locking
nut with the vehicle's weight on the damper.
11. Refill the transmission with recommended fluid (see
section 13 or 14).'t2. Check the front wheel alignment and adjust if nec-
essary (see section 18),
FRONT WHEEL
SPINDLE NUT 22 x 1.5 mm
WHEEL NUT 12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m (11.0 kgl'm, g) lbl ftl
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Intermediate Shaft
Removal
Drain the transmission oil or fluid {see section 13 or
r 4).
Remove the left driveshaft (see page 16-3).
Remove the three dowel bolts.
OOWEL BOLTS'10 x 1.25 mm
Remove the intermediate shaft from the differential.
CAUTION: Hold the intermsdiate shaft horizontal
until it is clear of lhe dilterential to prevent damage
to the differential oil seal.
'1.
2.
3.
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
16-20
Disassembly
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the metal rings on theintermediate shaft during disassembly.
1. Remove the set ring.
2. Remove the intermediate shaft outer seal from theDeaflng suppon.
3. Remove the external circlip,
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Disassembly
Press the intermediate shaft out of the shaft bearing
using the special tools and a press as shown.
Remove the internal circliP
Press
I
SUPPORT BASEATTACHMENT07JAF - SH20400INTERNAL CIBCLIP
BEARING SUPPORT RING
Check for damage or distortion
6. Press the intermediate shaft bearing out ot the bear-
ing support using the special tools and a press as
shown.
HANOLE DRIVER
0?749 - 00' 10000
Press
I
DRIVER ATTACHMENT,12x47 mm07746 - 0010300FLOATING RUBBEB
DAMPERCheck for deterioration
and oamage.SUPPORT BASE
ATTACHMENT07JAF _ SH20it00
BEARING SUPPORT
Check for damage
I sErR'NG
A4 Reolace
VUOUTER SEALReplace.(cont'd)
ReassemblY
NOTE:
. clean the disassembted parts with solvent, and dry them thoroughly with compressed air' Do not wash the rubber
parts with solvent.
. Becareful not to da mage the metal ringson the intermediate shaftduring reassembly'
BEARING SUPPORT RINGDOWEL BOLTS10 x 1.25 mm39 N.m 14.0 kgf.m,29 lbIftl
EXTERNAL CIRCLIP
Pack the interiorof the outer seal.2.0-35s10.07-012oz)
INTERNAL CIRCLIP
INTERMEDTATE SHAFT BEARING
Replace,
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT RING
lJ
16-21
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lntermediate Shaft
Reassembly (cont'd)
1. Press the intermediate shaft bearing into the bear-ing support using the special tools and a press asshown.
Prass
I
DRIVER ATTACHMENT,52x55mm07746 - 001 0(X)
Seat the internal circlip in the groove of the bearingsuppon.
Press the intermediate shaft into the shaft bearingusing the special tools and a press.
Praa.r
I
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LJ
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
DRIVER ATTACHMENT,35 mm LD.
16-22
Seat the external circlip in the groove of the inter-mediate shaft.
Install the outer seal into the bearing support usingthe special tools as shown.
NOTE: Install the seal ftush with the bearing sup-port.
Pre$
t HANDr.r DRTVER- 0011r(x)0
Pack the Interiorof the ouler seal.2.0- 3.5 g {0.07 -0.12 ozl
OUTEN SEAL
Install the new set ringgroove.
ORIVER ATTACHMENT,52x55mm077i16 - 0010/O0
in the intermediate shaft