1996 HONDA CIVIC out

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.
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12 N m (1.2 kgf m,

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.
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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

O ATF DIPSTICK
O o-RING Replace.
.' SOLENOID HARNESS CONNECTOR
@ LOWER VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
O DOWEL PIN
O LINE BOLT
.i ATTf COOUR IruIET LINE B8ACKET BOLT
€] lrr cooua truler LINE ASSEMBLY
O SEALING WASHER RePIACE'
G, ATF COOLER OUTLET PIPE
6) o-RING Replace.
@ ATF FILTER
fO o-RING Replace.
@ ATF PAN(3 DOWEL PIN(D O-RING Replace.
E) ATF STRAINER
@ ATF MAGNET(9 ATF PAN GASKET RePIACE'
O ATF MAGNET
€t oRAIN PLUG
@ SEALING wAStlER Replace.
TOROUE SPECIFICATIONS
Bolt/Nut No.Torque ValueSizeRemarks
8F
12J
18D
12 N.m {1.2 kgf m, 8.7 lbf'ft}
26 N.m (2.7 kgim,20 lbf'ft)
28 N.m (2.9 kgf'm,21 lbf'ft)
49 N.m (5.0 kgf'm, 36 lbf'ft)
6x1.0mm
8 x 1.25 mm
12 x 1.25 mm
18 x 1.5 mm
Line bolt
Drain plug
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Transmission Housing/Lower Valve Body Assembty
Removal
NOTE:
. Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air.. Blow out all passages.
. When removing the lower valve body, replace the followingl- O-rings- ATF pan gasket- Sealing washers
DOWEL PIN
ATF STRAINER
6 x 1.0 mm BOLT
ATF PAN GASKETReplace.
ATF COOLER INLET LINEBRACKET BOLT8 x 1.25 mm
ATF COOI..ER INLET LINE
O.RINGReplace.
SOLENOIO HARNESS CONNECTOR
6 x'1.0 mm BOLT
LOWER VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
6 x 1.0 mm BOLT
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6 x 1.0 mm EOLT

l.
'1.
2.
5.
6.
7.
Remove the ATF cooler inlet iine bracket bolt'
Remove the ATF cooler outlet line
Remove the ATF pan (fourteen bolts).
Remove the ATF strainer {two bolts)
Remove the one bolt securing the solenoid harness
connector, then push the connector.
Remove the lower valve body (eight bolts)
Clean the inlet opening of the ATF strainer thoroughly
with compressed air, then check that it is in good
condition, and the inlet opening is not clogged'
ATF STRAINER
INLET OPENING
Replace the ATF strainer if it is clogged or damaged
NOTE: The ATF strainer can be reused it it is not
clogged.
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Transmission Housing/Flywheel Housing
Removal
NOTE:
. Cleanall parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air.. Blow out all passages.
. When removing the transmission housing/flywheel housing, replace the following:- O-rings- Secondary drive gear assembly- Sta rt clutch assemblv- Flywheel housing gasket
ATF PASSAGE LINEHOLD€R ASSEMBLY
IX)WEL PIN
OIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
SNAP RING
COTTER RETAINER
COTTERS, 25.5 mmSelective part
8 x 125 mm BOLT
O.RINGRsplaco.
VWHEEL HOUSING
EYWIIEEL HOUSING GASKETRoolace.
START CLUTCHASSEMBLYReplace.
ATF PA$gAGEUNE ASSEMBLY
6 x 1,0 mm BOLT
O.RINGReplace.
ATF PUMP DRIVE CHAIN
SNAP RING
THRUST SHIM,25x35mmSeloctive part
SECONDARYGEAR SHAFT
SECONDARY DRIVEGEAR ASSEMBLYReplace.
PARKPAWL SHAFT
THRUST SHIM, 22 r 28 mmSeloctive partGRII{GSReplac€.6 x 1.0 mm BOIT
ATF PUMP DRIVESPROCKET
PfTOT FLANGE
ATF PUMP DRTVESPROC|(ET HUB
THRUST WASHERS
PARK PAWLSPRING
INPUT SHAFT
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DRIVEN PULLEY SHAFT
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1.Remove the ATF passage line holder assembly'
Remove the flywheel housing (twenty bolts)'
Remove the ATF passage line assembly (one bolt)
Remove the ATF pump drive sprocket (three bolts),
then remove the ATF pump drive chaan.
Move the pitot flange toward its cutout, then remove
the pitot flange.
PITOT PIPE
Remove the snap ring securing the ATF pump drlve
sprocket hub. then remove the 22 x 28 mm thrust
shim, the ATF pump drive sprocket hub and the thrust
wasners,
Remove the differential assemblY.
Remove the park pawl shaft, the park pawl spring,
and the park Pawl'
Remove the snap ring securing the start clutch, then
remove the cotter retainer and the cotters.
7.
9.
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10. Set the special tool on the start clutch' and attach the
oawl of the special tool to the park gear securely as
shown.
CAUTION:
. Do not place tho pawl of the spocial tool on the
start clutch guidc. ll the pawl ot the spocial tool
contacts the 3tart clutch guid€, the start clutch
guido may be damaged.
. Be sure not to allow dust and other foreign par-
ticles to enter into the drivon pull6y shaft'
START CLUTCHREMOVER07TAE - P4V0120
11.Remove the start clutch and the secondary drive
gear assembly using the special tool, then remove
the secondary gear shaft.
START CLUTCHREMOVER07TAE - P4V0120
START CLUTCHASSEMBLYReplace.
START CLUTCHASSEMBLY
PAWL