1996 HONDA CIVIC Can

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17.Make sure the transmission is in the E] position.
Fill the transmission with cvT Fluid, and run the
engine for 30 seconds or until approximately 0 95 {
(1.0 US qt.,0.8 lmp qt.) is discharged.
Remove the drain hose, and reconnect the cooler
return hose to the transmission (see page 14-355)
Refill the transmission with CVT Fluid to the proper
level (see page 14-299).
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TOOL MAINTENANCE
1. Empty and rinse after each use. Fill the can with water
and pressurize the can. Flush the discharge line to
ensure that the unit is clean.
2, lf discharge liquid does not foam, the orifice may be
blocked.
3. To clean, disconnect the plumbing from the tank at
the large couPling nut.
FILTER
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Remove the in-line tilter from the discharge side and
clean if necessary'
The fluid orifice is located behind the filter. Clean it
with the pick stored in the bottom of the tank han-
dle. or blow it clean with air. Securely reassemble
all parts.
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\ORIFICE
FILLER CAP
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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

Driveshafts
Reassembly
U.S. and Canada-Producad Driv€shafts
Note these items during reassembly'
. Clean the disassembled parts with solvent, and dry them thoroughly with compressed air, Do not wash the rubberpans with solvent.
o ;..jl@l : Thoroughly pack the inboard joint and both joint boots with the joint grease included in the new driveshaft
ser,
Grease quantity:
lnboard Joint115 - 135 g (4.0 - 4.8 oz)
Outboard Joint115 - 135 g (4.0 - 4.8 oz)
. The'98 Canada model and all '99 - 00 models uses a TPE (Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomerl outboard joint boot. Use
the ear clamp type boot band in the outboard joint boot set.
STOP RING('96 - 98 models)
-6rPack cavity with grease.
DYNAMIC DAMPER
OOUBI.S LOOP BANDReplace.
INBOARD BOOT
-6lPack cavity with grease.
EAB CLAMP BANDReplace.
STOP RINGReplace.
EAR CLAMP BANDReplace.
DRIVESHAFT
OUTBOARDBOOT ITPE)
-6ll
, Pack cavity with grease.
EAR CLAMP BANDReplace.
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CIRCLIP
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OUTBOARD JOINT

lnboard Joint Side:
1, Wrap the splines with vinyl tape to prevent damage
to the boots and dynamic damPer.
TAPE
INBOARD BOOT
DYNAMIC DAMPER
Install the dynamic damper and inboard boot to the
driveshaft, then remove the vinyl tape. Take care
not to damage the boots.
Install the stop ring into the driveshaft groove
(Applicsble to '96 - 98 models and Brazil - Produced
driveshafts). Always rotate the stop ring in its
groove to be sure it is fully seated.
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STOP RING(ApplicablG to'96- 98 modob and
Brrzil-Producrd drivoshaftrl
Install the spiiler on the driveshaft by aligning the
marks on the sDider and the end of the driveshaft.
Fit the circlip into the driveshaft groove. Always
rotate the circlip in its groove to be sure it is fully
seated.
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6. Fit the rollers onto the spider with their high shoul-
ders facing outward, and note these items:
. Reinstall the rollers in their original positions on
the spider by aligning the marks
. Hold the driveshaft pointed up to prevent the
rollers from falling off.
Pack the inboard joint with the joint grease included
in the new driveshaft set.
Grease quantity:
Japan-Produced:
1600 DOHC VTEC ongine:
130 - 1/t0 g 14.6 - '[.9 oz)
Except 1600 DOHC VTEC angine:
110 - 120 I {3'9 - il'2 oz}
Left inboard ioint splines O:
0'5 - 1.0 s (0.018 - 0'035 oz)
U.S,, Canada, and Brazil'Produced:
115 - 135 g (40-4.8ozl
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High shoulder faces

Driveshafts
Reassembly (cont'dl
8. Fit the inboard joint onto the driveshaft, and note
these items:
. Reinstall the inboard joint onto the driveshaft by
aligning the marks on the inboard joint with the
marks on the rollers.
. Hold the driveshaft so that the inboard joint
points up to prevent it from falling off.
Adjust the length of the driveshafts to the figure
below, then adjust the boots to halfway between
full comDression and full extension. The ends of the
boots seat in the groove of the driveshaft and joint.
Right driveshaft, 1600 OOHC VTEC model:475 - 480 mm (18.7 - 18.9 in)Left driveshaft, all othei models:774-779 mm (30.5 - 30.7 in)Right driveshaft, all other models:501 - 506 mm 119.7 -'19.9 inl
Left driveshaft. 1600 DOHC WEC model:475 - 480 mm 118.7 - 18,9 inl
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OYNAMIC DAMPEROUTBOARD JOINT
10. lf necessary position the dynamic damper as shown
Detow.
. Install a new dynamic damper band. and bend
down both sets of locking tabs.
. Lightly tap on the doubled-over ponjon of the
band to reduce its height.
Loft:
1600 DOHC VTEC model: 26 i 2 mm (1.0 t 0.1 inl
All other models: 9,1t 2 mm (3.7 10.1 inl
With "SR1" mark: 7512 mm 12.9 ! 0.1 inl
Right:
16dl DOHC VTEC models: 2612 mm 11.0 t 0.1 inl
All other modelii
DYNAMIC DAMPER
-SR1" MARK
U.S. and Canada-Produced ITPE BOOTI
Left 53612 mm {21.1 10.1 in}
Right: 2txt 12 mm {10.it 1 0.1 in}
5512 mm (2.2 t 0.1 inl
INBOARO JOINT
DYNAMIC DAMPER BAND

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4. lnsert the driveshaft into the outboard joint until the
stop ring is close on the ioint.
DRIVESHAFT
To completely seat the outboard joint, pick up the
driveshaft and joint, and drop them from about 10
cm (4 to 5 inches) onto a hard surface. Do not use a
hammer as excessive force may damage the drive-
shaft.
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6. Check the alignment of the paint mark with the out-
board joint end.
Pack the outboard joint with the joint grease includsd
in th€ new ioint boot set.
Gleaso quanlity
U.S., canada, and Brazil'Ploducod:
115 - 135 g {4.0 - 4.8 oz}
Japan-Producod:
161X, DOHC VTEC angino:
Rubbor boot: 90 - 100 g 13.2 - 3.5 oz)
TPE boot: 1tl6 - 115 I {3'7 - tl'l oz}
Excapt 1000 DOHC VTEC engine:
Rubbel boot: 70 - 80 g l.2.5 - 2.8 ozl
TPE boot: 95 - 105 g {3.4- 3.7 oz}
7.
DRIVESHAFT
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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.

Troubleshooting
Noise and Vibration
NOTE; Pump noise in first 2 - 3 minutes after starting in cold weather is normal.
Humming
Rattle or chattering
Humming due to pulsation of fluid is normal, particularlv when the wheel isturned with the vehicle stooDed.
lf equipped with automatic trans-mission, the hum could be thetorque conveater or pump noise.
Confirm by temporarily removingthe pump belt.
High-pressure line touching theframe.Reposition the line.
Loose steering shaft connector,tie-rod. or balljoint.Check and tighten, or replacepaats as necessary.
Column shaft wobbling.Replace the column assembly.
Check the rack guide tor properadjustment (see page 17,33).Adiusi, if necess€ry.
Rattling sound and feeling when turning the steering wheel raght and left with theengine OFF is normal.
Pump noise, though not loud. trom the valve body unit can be heard whon turn-ing the steering wheel right or left. This is normat.
CAUTION: When imp€sting, do not hold the steering wheet a[ the way tothe right or the left.
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