1996 HONDA CIVIC Valve train

Electronic Control SYstem
The electronac controt system consrsts of a Powertrain control Module (PcM), sensors, a Iinear solenoid and four solenoid
valves, shifting and lock-up are electronically controlled for comfortable driving under all conditions The PCM is located
below the dashboard, under the front lower panel on the passenger's side
PGM-FIControl Sy3tem
A/T Control SYstom
Shift Control
Lock-uD Control
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Description
Lock-up System (cont'dl
TOROUE CONVERTER
Deceleration Lock-up
. Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve A: ON. Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve B: Duty Operation
OFF - ONa Linear Solenoid Pressure: Low
The PCM switches solenoid valve B on and off rapidly
under certain conditions. The slight lock-up and half
lock-up regions are maintained so as to lock the torque
converter properly.
NOTE: When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction
on the hydraulic circuit,
MOOULATOR PRESSURE
LINEAR SOLENOID PRESSURE
LOCK-UP CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE
RELIEF VALVE
LOCK.UP TIMINGVALVE
COOLER RELIEF VALVE
ATF STRAINER
1434
ATF PUMP

Component Locations
POWERTRAIN CONTROLMODULE (PCM)
TRANSAXLE {A/TI
COUNI€RSHAFTSPEED SENSOR
SOI,TNOID VALVEASSEMBLY
SOLENOID VALVEASSEMBLY
GEAR POSITION SWITCH
SPEED SENSOR
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Symptom-to-Component Chart
Hydraulic System (cont'dl
G.
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set idle rpm in gear to specified idle speed. lf still no good, adjust motor mounts as outlined in enginesection of this manual.
lf the clutch pack is seized or is excessively worn. inspect the other clutches for wear, and check the orificecontrol valves, CPC valve and linear solenoid for free movement.
lf the linear solenoid is stuck, inspect the clutches for wear.
lmproper alignment or main valve body and torque converter housing may cause ATF pump seizure. Thesymptoms are mostly an rpm-related ticking noise or a high-pitched squeak.
lf the l st clutch feed pipe guide in the end cover is scored by the mainshaft, inspect the ball bearing forexcessive movement in the transmission housing. lf oK, replace the end cover as it is dented. The o-rinounder the guide is probably worn.
Replace the mainshaft if the bushing for the 4th feed pipe is loose or damaged. lf the 4th feed pipe is danFaged or out of round, replace the right side cover.
Replace the mainshaft if the bushing for the 1st feed pipe is loose or damaged. lf the 1st feed pipe is darn-aged or out of round, replace it.
A worn or damaged sprag clutch is mostly a result of shifting the transmission inthe wheels rotate in reverse, such as rocking the vehicle in snow.
or E position while
Inspect for damage and wear:
1. Reverse selector gear teeth chamfers.
2. Engagement teeth chamfers of countershaft 4th and reverse gear.
3. Shift fork for scuff marks in center.
4. Differential pinion shaft for wear u nder pin ion gears.
5. Bottom of 3rd clutch for swirl marks.
Replace items 1,2,3 and 4 if worn or damaged. lf transmission makes a clicking, grinding orwhirring noise,also replace mainshaft 4th gear, reverse idler gear. and countershaft 4th gear in addition to 1, 2, 3 or 4.lf differential pinion shaft is worn, overhaul differential assembly, and replace ATF strainer, and thoroughlyclean transmission, flush torque converter, cooler and lines.lf bottom of 3rd clutch is swirled and transmission makes gear noise, replace the countershaft and final drivengear.
Be very careful not to damage the torque converter housing when replacing the main ball bearing, you
may also damage the ATF pump when you torque down the main valve body. This will result in ATF pumpseizure if not detected. Use the oroper roors.
Install the main seal flush with the torque converter housing. lf you push it into the torque converterhousing until it bottoms out, it will block the fluid return passage and result in damage.
See flushing procedure, page 14-187 and 188.
lf the large clutch piston O-ring is broken, inspect the piston groove for rough machining.
lf the l-2 shift valve is stuck closed, the transmission will not upshift. lf stuck open, the transmission hasno 1st gear.
lf the znd orifice control valve is stuck. inspect the 2nd and 3rd clutch oacks for wear.
lf the 3-4 orifice control valve is stuck, inspect the 3rd and 4th clutch oacks for wear.
lf the clutch pressure control valve is stuck closed, the transmission will not shift out of 1st gear.
lf the ATF strainer is clogged with particles of steel or aluminum, inspect the ATF pump and differentialpinion shaft. lf both are OK and no cause for the contamination is found, replace the torque converter.
Inspect the frame for collision damage.
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Stall Speed
Test
CAUTION:
. To prev€nt transmission damage, do not t6st stall speed for more than ro sgconds at a time.. Do not shift the levor while raising the engine speed.. Bo sule lo remove the pressure gauge betoro testing stall speed.
'1. Engage the parking brake, and block the front wheels.
2. Connect a tachometer to the engine, and start the engine.
3. Make sure the Ay'C switch is OFF.
4. After the engine has warmed up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on). shift into E position.
5. Fully depress the brake pedal and accelerator for 6 to g seconds, and note engine speed.
6. Allow two minutes for cooling, then repeat the test in @ and @ positions.
NOTE:
. Stall speed tests should be used for diagnostic purposes only,. Stall speed should be the same in o., E and E positions.
Stall Spsed RPM:
Specification: 2.700 rpm
Service Limit: 2,550 - 2,850 rDm
TROUBLEPROBABLE CAUSE
. Low fluid level or ATF pump outDur. Clogged ATF strainer. Pressure regulator valve sluck closeo. Slipping clutch
. Slippage of 4th ctutch
. Slippage of 2nd clutch
. Slippage of lst clut"tr or. t"t g""io*-*"y "lut"h
Stall rpm high in D., E and E positions
Stall rpm high in El position
Stall rpm high in E posirion
Stall rpm high in E position
Stall rpm low in LDa . El and E positrons. Engine output low. Torque converter one-way clutch slipping
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O ATF FEED PIPE
O ATF STRAINER
O SERVO BODY'99 - 00 models servo body has integrally molded
servo detent.
@ SERVO SEPARATOR PLATE
(' SECONDARY VALVE BODY
@ DOWEL P|NS
O SECONDARY SEPARATOR PLATE
@ SERVO DETENT BASE ('96 -'98 models)
O ATF FEED PIPES
(D ATF FEED PIPES
O SHAFT STOP
@ CONTROL SHAFT
€D DETENT ARM SPRING
@ DETENT ARM
(9 DETENT ARM SHAFT
@ FILTER Replace.
(? CHECK BALLS
@ TOROUE CONVERTER CHECK VALVE
@ TOROUE CONVERTER CHECK VALVE SPRING
@ DOWEL PINS
@ LOCK.UP VALVE BODY
@ LOCK-UP SEPARATOR PLATE
@ REGULATOR VALVE BODY
@} DOWEL PINS
@ COOLER RELIEF VALVE SPRING
@ COOLER RELIEF VALVE
@ O-RING Replace.
@ STATOR SHAFT
@ STOP SHAFT
@ ATF FEED PIPE
@ MAIN VALVE BODY
@ ATF PUMP DRIVEN GEAR SHAFT
@ ATF PUMP DRIVEN GEAR
@ DOWEL PINS
65) ATF PUMP DRIVE GEAR
@ MAIN SEPARATOR PLATE
@ SUCTION PIPE COLLAR
@ ATF MAGNET
@ COUNTERSHAFT TOROUE CONVERTER HOUSING
BEARING
@ ATF GUIDE PLATE
@ ToRoUE CONVERTER HOUSING
@ OIL SEAL Replace.
@ MAINSHAFT TOROUE CONVERTER HOUSING
BEARING
@) olL SEAL Replace.
@ LOCK-UP CONTROL SOLENOID FILTER/GASKET
Reolace.
@ LOCK-UP CONIROL SOLENOID VALVE A/B ASSEMELY
@ CONNECTOR BRACKET
TOROUE SPECIFICANONS
Bolt/Nut No.Torque ValugSiz€Remarkg
12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbnft)6x1,0mm
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Torque Converter Housing/Valve Body
Removal
ATF FEEO PIP€
LOCK-UP VALVEBODY
PIN
6x1.0mm
LOCK-UP SEPARATORPLATE
REGULATORVALVE SODY
DOWEL PIN
COOLER RELIEF VAL
SERVO DETENTSTRAINER
SERVO EODY
SEPARATON
BASE
ATF FEEDPIPES
CONTROLSHAFT
DETENTARM SHAFT
DETENTARM
ATF FEED PIPE
6x1.0mm5 Eolts6x1.0mm3 Eolts
MAIN VALBODY
ATF PUMP
DRIVEN
VALVE BODY
PINGEAR SHAFT
ATF PUMP
MAIN SEPARAPLATE
SECONDARYSEPARATOR PLATE
NOTE: The illustration shows the '96 - 98 models, the '99 - 00 models do not have the servo detent base; the servo detentis integral with the servo body.
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NOTE;
. Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor
cleaner, and dry with compressed air.
. Blow out all passages.
. When removing the valve body, replace the O-ring.
l, Remove the ATF feed pipes from the servo body,
secondary valve body and main valve body.
For'96 - 98 models: Remove the ATF strainer and
servo detent base (two bolts).
For'99 - 00 models: Remove the ATF strainer (one
bolt).
Remove the servo body and servo separator plate
{'96 - 98 models: seven bolts,'99 - 00 models: eight
bolts).
Remove the secondary valve body, shaft stop and
secondary separator plate (three bolts).
Remove the lock-up valve body and separator plate
{seven bolts).
Remove the regulator valve body (one boltl.
Remove the stator shaft and stop shaft.
Remove the detent spring from the detent arm. then
remove the control shaft from the to.que converter
housing.
Remove the detent arm and detent arm shaft from
the main valve body.
Remove the main valve body (five bolts).
NOTE: Do not let the eight check balls fall outofthe
main valve body when removing the main valve
body.
Remove the ATF pump driven gear shaft, then remove
the ATF pump gears.
Remove the main separator plate and two dowel
pins.
7.
't'1.
10.
12.
14.
13. CIean the inlet opening of the ATF strainer thor-
oughly with compressed air. then check that it is in
good condition, and the inlet opening is not clogged.
INLET OPENING
Test the filter by pouring clean ATF fluid through
the inlet opening. Beplace the ATF strainer if it is
clogged or damaged.
NOTE: The ATF str8iner can be reused if it is not
clogged.
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