1996 HONDA CIVIC Wheel nut

Transmission
Removal (cont'd)
10. Remove the cotte. pins and castle nuts, then separatethe ball joints from the lower arm (see section 1g).
SELF-LOCKING -=V,
NUT \Replace. oitupea rOax
Remove the right damper fork bolt, then separateright damper fork and damper.
Pry the right and left driveshafts out of the differen-tial.
Pull on the inboard joint to remove the right and leftdriveshafts (see section 16).
Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
NOTE: Coat all precision finished surfaces with cleanengine oil.
Remove the exhaust pipe A.
/\<,\CASTLE I{UT COTTERReplac6.
't 1.
't2.
tJ.
14.
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SELF.LOCKINGNUTReplace.
SELF.LOCKING NUTReplace.
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EXHAUST PIPE A
19.
'16, Remove the right front mounvbracket,
ATF COOLER HOSE
17. Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the ATF coolerlines. Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses uo toprevent CVT fluid from flowing out, then plug theATF cooler hoses and lines,
NOTE: Check for any sign of leakage at the hosejoints.
18. Remove the engine stiffeners and the flywheel cover.
Remove the eight drive plate bolts one at time whilerotating the crankshaft pullev.
ENGINE STIFFENER

Transmission
Installation
Flush the ATF cooler as described on pages 14-352and 14-353.
Remove the used grease in the flywheel hub caDand flywheel splines.
Fill the inside of the flywheel hub cap, and coat the fly-wheel hub splines with Super High Temp Urea Grease(P/N 08798 - 9002) as shown.
L
SEALING RING{RUEBER)
SPLINESApply SUPEB HlcH TEMPUREA GREASElPlN 08798 - 90O2t
SUPER HIGH TEMPUREA GREASE(P/N 08798 - !)00211.5-2.5 g 10.05-0.t9 oz)
Install a new sealing ring (rubber) on the inoutshaft, and install two '14 x 20 mm dowel Dins in theflywheel housing.
Install the flywheel securely on the input shaft, theninstallthe starter motor on the flywheel housing.
4,1Nmla.5 kgt.m, 33 tbt.ft)
INPUT SHAFT
STARTER
l4 x 20 mm DOWEL ptN
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FLYWHEEL
MOUI{T74 N.m (7.5 tstm,5a tbtftt
6. Place the transmission on s jack, and raise it to theengine assembly level.
7. Anach the transmission on the engine, then installthe transmission housing mounting bolt and rearengine mounting bolts.
TRANSMISSION HOUSINGMOUNTING BOIT6,1 N.m 16.5 kgl.m,47 tbtttl59 Nrn {6.0 kgl.m. ,€ lbt ftl
WASHER
lnstall the transmission mount bracket. Tighten thelong bolt loosely, and tighten the nuts and bott onthe mount bracket to the specified torque. Thentighten the long bolt to the specified torque.
REAR ENGINE MOUNTINGBOLTReplace.12 x 1.25 mm
12x 1.25 mn6,r N'm 16.5 kgtm,47 tbtftl
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G\V
TRANSMISSONMOUNT BRACKET
12 x 1.25 mn

l.
9. Install the remaining transmission housing mount-
ing bolts.
PRIMARY OXYGEN SENSOR
Remove the transmission jack and the hoist. then
remove the hoist bracket from the engine'
Attach the flvwheel to the drive plate with eight
bolts and torque as follows:
Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten
rhe bolts to half of the specified torque, then to the
final torque, in a crisscross pattern.
After tightening the last bolt. check that the
crankshaft rotates freelY.
10.
11.
12. Install the flywheel cover and the engine stiffeners
DRIVE
6xl.0mm12 N.m
- l12 kgf'm'rE 8.7 tbf.ftl
ENGINESTIFfENEB10 x 1.25 mmart N.m la.s kgt.m,33 tbtftt
8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m(2.1 kgf'm,17 tbt.ftt
DRIVE PI.ATE BOLT
6x1.0x14mm12 N.m {1.2 kgt m.
8.7 lbf,ftl8 x 1.25 mm26 N.m
12.7 kqfin,20 rbt'ftlFLYUTHEEL
ENGINE STIFFENER
8 x 1.25 mm10 x 1.25 mmr,a N.m {4,5 kgf m,
33 tbf.ftl
TRANSMISSION HOUSING
MOUNNNG BOLT
6il N.m {6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf'ftl
24 N.m (2.4 kgt'm, '17 lbf'ftl
22 N.m t2.2 kgl m, 16lbf'ftl
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13.
14.
Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt, if necessary (see
section 6).
Connect the ATF cooler hoses to the ATF cooler lines
(see page 14-357).
CAUTION: Whilo connecting the ATF cooltr hGes,
b€ sure not lo allow dust and other loreign parti-
cles to entg. into the transmission.
15. Installthe right front mounvbracket'
10 x 1.25 mm
a,r N.m {4.5 kgf'm,33 lbt ftl
RIGHT FRONTMOUNT/BRACKET
ATF COOLER LINE
10 x 1 .25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgt'm,
4{) tbl.ftt
ATF COOI,TR HOSE
16. Installthe exhaust PiPe A.
EXHAUST PIPE A
GASKETReplace.
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\SELF.LOCKING NUTReplace.10 x 1.25 mm5/a N.m {5.5 kgt m,irc lbf.ft)
(cont'dl
*s$o
oor*rr-@Replace.
SELF.LOCKINGReplace.8 x 1.25 mmSELF.LOCKING NUT
Replace.8 x 1.25 mm16 N.m {1.6 kgl'm,12 tbl.ftt

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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Driveshafts
Inspection
Driveshaft Boot
Check the boots on the driveshaft for cracks, damage,
leaking grease and loose boot bands. lf any damage is
found, replace the boot and boot bands,
Loose Splines
Turn the driveshaft by hand and make sure the splines
and joint are not excessively loose. lf any damage is
found, replace the inboard joint.
Twisied or Cracked
Make sure the driveshaft is not twisted or cracked.
Reolace it if necessarv.
DRIVESHAFT
BOOT BANDS
1.
Removal
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see section 'l).
Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.
Drain the transmission fluid (see section 13 or 14).
Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then
remove the nut.
Remove the selJ-locking nut and flange bolts.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm
(cont'd)
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1.

Driveshafts
Removal (cont'd)
8. Remove the cotter pin from the lawer arm ball joint
castle nut. and remove the nut.
Install a 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end,
or the threaded section of the ball joint pin might be
damaged by the special tool.
Use the special tool as shown in section 18, to sepa-
rate the ball joint and lower arm. Be careful not to
damage the ball joint boot.
NOTE: lf necessary, apply penetrating type lubri,
cant to loosen the ball joint.
Pry the driveshaft assembly with a screwdriver, as
shown, to force the set ring at the driveshaft endpast the groove.
10.
11.
3.5 mm
07MAC - SL00200
SCREWDRIVER
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12. Pull the inboard joint, and remove the driveshaft
from the differential case as an assembly. Do notpull on the driveshaft; the inboard joint may come
apart. Use care when prying out the assembly, andpull it straight to avoid damaging the differential oil
seat.
13. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the driveshaft
outboard joint from the front wheel hub using aplastic hammer.
SCREWDRIVER
DRIVESHAFT

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

Inspection and Adjustment
Steering Operation
Steering Wheel Rotational Play
Place the front wheels in a straight ahead position andmeasure the distance the steering wheel can be turnedwithout moving the front wheels.
ROTATIONAL PLAY: 0 - 10 mm (0 - 0.4 in)
lf the play exceeds the service limit, perform rack guide
adjustment (see page lT-5).
lf the play is still excessive after rack guide adjustment,inspect the steering linkage and gearbox as descrjbed
Detow.
Steering Linkage and Gearbox
TIE.ROO LOCKNUTCheck for loose locknut.
BOOTInspect for damage and deterioration.
STEERING JOINTSCheck for loose joint
END BALL JOINTInspect for faulty movementano oamage.
GEABBOX MOUNTINGInspect f or deterioration.GEABBOX ASSEMBLY
Ste€ring Effort Check
Raise the front wheels off the ground.
Turn the steering wheel with a spring scale and check itsreaorng,
Standard: 15 N (1.5 kgf, 3.3 lbll maximum
lf it reads more. perform rack guide adjustment (see
page 17-5).
COLUMNInspect for loose columnmounting bolts and nuts.
PINION SHAFT GROMMETfor damage and deterioration.
BALL JOINT BOOTInspect for damage and deterioration.See pago 17-68 tor replacement.
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Inspect for loose mounting bolts.