1996 HONDA CIVIC piston assembly

Symptom-to-Component Chart
Hydraulic System (cont'dl
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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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Servo Body
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly
NOTEI
. clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Blow out all passages.. Replace the valve body as an assembly if any parts are worn or damaged.. Coat all parts with ATF during assembly.
. Replace the O-rings.
. The servo body shows the '96 - 98 models: the '99 - 00 models have an integrally molded servo detent.
SERVO BODYInspect for wear, scratches and scoring.
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O.RINGReplace.
3RO ACCUMULATOR PISTON
4TH ACCUMULATOR PISTON
SPRING SPECIFICATIONS
SNAP RINGS
1ST ACCUMULATOR PISTON
Unit: mm (in)
No.SpringsStandard {New)
Wire Dia.o.D.Free LengthNo. of Coils
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'I st accumulator spring
4th accumulator spring A
4th accumulator spring B
3rd accumulator spring A
3rd accumulator spring B
2nd accumulator spring C
2nd accumulator spring A
2nd accumulator spring B
2.1 (0.083)
2.6 (0.102)
2.3 (0.091)
2.8 (0.110)
2.210.0871
2.2 t0.0a7l
2.4 (0.094)'1.6 (0.063)
16.0 (0.636)
17.0 (0.676)
10.2lo.402J
17.5 (0.695)
31.0 11.220)
14.5 (0.576)
29.0 (1.152)
9.0 (0.358)
89.1 (3.s08)
87.0 (3.425)
51.6 (2.031)
89.3 (3.516)
35.1 (1.382)
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39.0 (1.535)
20.7 (0.815)
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Clutch
Reassembly
NOTE:
. Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor
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cleaner, and dry them with compressed air.
Blow out all passages.
Lubricate all parts with ATF before reassembly.
Inspect the check valve; if it's loose, replace the pis-
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CHECK VALVE
2. Install new O-rings on the clutch piston.
O RINGS
PISTON
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3. Install the piston in the clutch drum, Apply pressure
and rotate to ensure proper seating,
NOTE: Lubricate the piston O-ring with ATF beforeinstalling.
CAUTION: Do not pinch the O-ring by insta ing thepiston with too much force.
CLUTCII DRUM
Install the return spring and spring retainer, andposition the snap ring on the retainer.
CLUTCI{ DRUM

Description
Clutches/Reverse Brake/Planetary Gear/Pulleys
Clulches/Reverse Brake
The CVT uses the hydraulically-actuated clutches and brake to engage or disengage the transmission gears. When
hydraulic pressure is introduced into the clutch drum and the reverse brake piston cavity, the clutch piston and the reverse
brake piston move. This presses the friction djscs and the steel plates together, locking them so they don't slip. Power is
then transmitted through the engaged clutch pack to its hub-mounted gear. and through engaged ring gear to pinion
gears.
Likewise, when the hydraulic pressure is bled from the clutch pack and the reverse brake piston cavity, the piston releases
the friction discs and the steel plates, and they are free to slide past each. This allows the gear to spin independently on its
shaft, transmitting no power.
Start Clutch
The start clutch, which is located at the end of the driven pulley shaft, engages/disengages the secondary drive gear.
The start clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipes within the driven pulley shaft.
Forward Clutch
The forward clutch, which is located at the end of the drive pulley shaft, engages/disengages the sun gear.
The forward clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipe within the drive pulley shaft.
Reverse Brake
The reverse brake, which is located inside the inte.mediate housing around the ring gear, locks the ring gear in E posi-
tion. The reverse brake discs are mounted to the ring gear and the reverse brake plates are mounted to the intermediate
housing. The reverse brake is supplied hydraulic pressure by a circuit connected to the internal hydraulic circuit.
Planetary Gear
The planetary gear consists of a sun gear, a carrier assembly, and a ring gear. The sun gear is connected to the input shaft
with splines. The pinion gears are mounted to the carrier which is mounted to the fo.ward clutch drum. The sun gear
inputs the engine power via the input shaft to the planetary gear, and the carrier outputs the engine power. The ring gear
is only used for switching the rotation direction of the pullev shafts,
In E. E, and E positions (forward range), the pinion gears don't rotate and revolve with the sun gear, so the carrier
rotates. In E] positjon {reverse range), the reverse brake locks the ring gear and the sun gear drives the pinion gears to
rotate. The pinion gears rotate and revolve in the opposite direction from the rotation direction of the sun gear, and the
carrier rotates with pinion gear revolution.
Pulleys
Each pulley consists of a movable face and a fixed face, and the effective pulley .atio changes with engine speed. The
drive pulley and the driven pulley are linked by the steel belt.
To achieve a low pulley ratio, high hydraulic pressure works on the movable face of the driven pulley and reduces the
effective diameter of the drive pulley. and a lower hydraulic pressure works on the movable face of the drive pulley to
eliminate the steel belt slippage. To achieve a high pulley ratio, high hydraulic pressure works on the movable face of the
drive pulley and reduces the eifective diameter of the driven pulley, and a lower hydraulic pressure works on the movable
face of the driven pulley to eliminate the steel belt slippage.
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l.
1.
2.
Remove the end cover {three 6 mm bolts, eleven 8
mm bolts).
Remove the manualvalve body lines A and B
3. Remove the snap ring securing the ring gear, then
remove the thrust shim and the ring gear'
4. Remove the snap ring securing the reverse brake
discs and plates, then remove the reverse brake end
plate. brake discs, brake plates, and disc spring'
5. Remove the carrier with the thrust washers and the
thrust needle bearing from the forward clutch
6. Remove the sun gear and the input shaft as a sub
assembly bY Pulling it
The sun gear is press fitted tightly into input shaft'
7. Remove the snap ring securing the forward clutch,
and remove the snap ring securing the forward clutch
end plate, then remove the forward clutch end plate'
8. Reinstall the carrier on the forward clutch, then
secure the carrier with the snap ring on the forward
clutch end Plate.
9. Remove the forward clutch and carrier assembly
together.
'10. lnstall the special tool to remove the snap ring
securing the reverse brake return spring retainer as
snown.
REVERSE BBAKESPRING COMPRESSOR07TAE - PaV0110
11. Compress the return springs. then remove the snap
ring
CAUTION: lf the spring retainer tab is on the
rsverse braks piston, tho spting letainer may be
damaged. Be surs the spring letainer tab is not on
the piston.
SPfiING FETAIiGRTAB
Remove the special tool, then remove the spring
retainer/return spring assembly.
Remove the sealing bolt securing the reverse brake
pressure insPection hole.
Apply air pressure to the inspection hole to remove
the reverse brake Piston
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SPBING REYAINER/RETURiI SPRIiIGASSEMALY
REVERSE BNAXEPISTON
o-RrllcsReplace.
FCVERSE BRAKEPRESSURE INS?ECTK)NHOtl
SEALINGWASHERReplace.
8 x 1.25 mm18 N.m 11.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ttl
Remove the snap ring retainer from the drive pulley
shaft.
Remove the manual valve body (five bolts)'
Remove the roller and push the control shaft assem-
bly toward the outside of the transmission housing,
then remove the intermediate housing (four bolts)'
SPECIAL TOOL
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Forward Glutch
Reassembly
NOTE:
. Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor
cleaner, and dry them with compressed air.
. Blow out all passages.
. Lubricate all parts with CW Fluid before reassembly.
1. Inspect the check valve; if it's loose, replace the pis-
ton.
CHECK VALVE
Install new O-rings on the clutch pision.
PISTON
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3. Install the piston in the clutch drum. Apply pressure
and rotate to ensure proper seatang,
NOTE: Lubricate the piston O-ring with CVT Fluid
before installing.
CAUTION: Do not pinch thc O-ring by installing the
pistoo with too much torqo.
CLUTCH DRUM
Install the return spring and spring retainer, and
position the snap ring on the retainer.
CLUTCH DRUM

Transmission
Reassembly
CAUTION: While reassembling. be sure not to sllow dust and othor foreign particles to enter into the transmission.
NOTE:
. Coat all parts with CVT Fluid.
. Replace the following parts:- O-rings- Sealing rings- Sealing washers- Gaskets- Start clutch assembly and secondary drive gear assembly8 x 1.25 mm37 N.m {3.8 kgf.m,27 lbtftl
MANUAL VALVE
6x1.0mm12 N m 11.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbl.ft)
LINESREVERSE BRAKEEND PLATE
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PLATE
DISC SPRING
THRUST WASHER
CARRIER ASSEMBLY
THRUST WASHER
THRUST NEEDLEBEARING
END COVEB
DOWELPIN
END COVER GASKET
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgtm,8.7 lbtft)THRUST SHIM,25 x 31 mmSelective part
RING GEAR
THRUST WASHER
THRUSTBEARING
8 x 1.25 mm29 N.m 13.0 kgl m, 22 lbtftl
INTERMEDIATEHOUSING ASSEMBLY
ROLI.IR
SNAPRINGeBH^cMANUALVALVEBOOY
SUN GEAR
INPUT SHAFT
(RUBEERI
ATF FEED PIPE
O-RINGSTRANSMISSIONHOUSING GASKETSNAP RING
FORWARD CLUTCH
SNAP RING
SHAFTASSEMALY
DOWEL PtN
SPRING RETAINER/RETURN SPRINGASSEMBLY
REVERSE BRAKE PISTON
O.RINGS
SNAP RING
ATF FEED PIPES
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SNAP RING RETAINERTRANSMISSION HOUSING

1.
7.
lnstall the ATF feed pipe in the transmission hous-
ing, and install the three ATF feed pipes with new
O-rings in the transmission housing,
Install the two dowel pins and new transmission hous-
ing gasket on the transmission housing.
Push the control shaft assembly toward the outside
of the transmission housing, then install the inter-
mediate housing assembly (four bolts).
lnstall the manual valve body separator plate and
the two dowel pins on the intermediate housing,
then install the rnanual valve body with the detent
spring (five bolts).
Put the control shaft assembly back, then install the
roller in the intermediate housing.
lnstall the reverse brake piston in the intermediate
housing.
Install the spring retainer/return spring assembly on
the reverse brake Piston.
NOTE: Installthe return springs on the spring guides
of the reverse brake piston securely
tnstall the special tool to compress the return spring
as shown.
REVERSE BRAKESPRING COMPRESSOR07TAE - P4V0110
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CAUTION: lf the spring retainer tab is on the reverse
brakc piston, the spring rstainer may be damaged'
Be sure the spring retainer tab is not on the piston'
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SPECIALTOOL REVERSEBRAKE
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10.
9.
14.
Compress the return springs, then install the snap
ring in the intermediate housing above the spring
retainer.
Verify that the snap ring end gap is correct'
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Soak the reverse brake discs thoroughly in CVT
Fluid for minimum 30 minutes.
Installthe disc spring on the reverse brake piston'
Starting with a reverse brake plate, alternately
install the reverse brake plates and discs lnstall the
reverse brake end plate, and the snap ring'
Measure the clearance between the reverse brake
end plate and the top disc with a dial indicator' Zero
the dial indicator with a reverse brake end plate
lowered, and lift it up to the snap ring The distance
that the reverse brake and plate moves is the clear-
ance between the reverse end plate, and the top
disc.
NOTE: Take measurements in at least three places'
and use the average as the actual clearance'
STANDARD: 0.45 - 0.75 mm (0.018 - 0'030 in)
{cont'd)
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