1996 HONDA CIVIC Egr

Transmission
Reassembly (cont'dl
Install the dowel pins.
Install the transmission housing by aligning thegroove in the housing with the finger on the stopfl ng.
GROOVE
21.
Lower the transmission housing with the snap ringpliers, and set the snap ring in the groove of thecountershaft bearing.
TRANSMISSIONHOUSING
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23. Check that the snap ring is securely seated in thegroove of the countershaft bearing.
Dimension 6) as instalt6d: 4.6 - 8.3 mm(0.181 - 0.327 inl
24.Install the clutch line bracket, transmission hangerA and back-up light switch ctamp, then tighten thetransmission housing attaching bolts in the num_bered sequence shown below.
ATTACHING BOLTS8 x 1.25 mmTRANSMISSIONHANGER A27 N m 12.8 kgtm, 20 tbt.trl
BACK.UP LIGHTSWITCH CLAMP
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Description
The automatic transmission is a 3-element torque converter and a dual-shaft electronically controlled unit which provides
4 soeeds forward and 1 reverse.
Torque Convertel, Geats, and Clutches
The torque converter consists of a pump, turbine and stator, assembled in a single unit. They are connected to the engine
crankshaft so they turn together as a unit as the engine turns. Around the outside of the torque converter is a ring gear
which meshes with the starter pinion when the engine is being started. The entire torque converter assembly seryes as a
flywheel while transmiuing power to the transmission mainshaft.
The transmission has two parallel shafts: the mainshaft and the countershaft. The mainshaft is in Iine with the engine
crankshaft. The mainshaft includes the 1st, 2nd and 4th clutches, gears tor 2nd, 4th, reverse and lst (3rd gear is integral
with the mainshaft, while the reverse gear is integral with the 4th gear). The countershaft includes the 3rd clutch, and
gears for 3rd,2nd, 4th, reverse. 1st and park. The gears on the mainshaft are in constant mesh with those on the counter-
shaft. When certain combinations of gears in transmission are engaged by clutches. power is transmitted from the main-
shaft to the countershaft to provide E, ld, E, and E positions.
Electronic Control
The electronic control svstem consists of the Powertrain Control Module {PCM), sensors, a linear solenoid and four
solenojd valves. Shifting and lock-up are electronically controlled for comtonable driving under all conditions. The PCM is
located below the dashboard, under the front lower panel on the passenger's side
Hydraulic Control
The valve bodies include the main vatve body, the secondary valve body, the regulator valve body, the servo body and the
lock-up valve body through the respective separator plates, They are bolted on the torque converter housang
The main valve body contains the manual valve, the 1-2 shift valve. the 2nd orifice control valve, the CPB {Clutch Pressure
Back-up) valve, the modulator valve. the servo control valve, the relief valve, and ATF pump gears The secondary valve
body contains the 2-3 shift valve. the 3-4 shift valve, the 3-4 orifice control valve, the 4th exhaust valve and the CPC (Clutch
pressure Control) valve. The regulator valve body contains the pressure regulator valve, the torque converter check valve,
the cooler relief valve, and the lock-up control valve. The servo body contains the servo valve which is integrated with the
reverse shift fork, and the accumulators. The lock-up valve body contains the lock-up shift valve and the lock-up timing
valve. The linear solenoid and the shift control solenoid valve Ay'B are bolted on the outside of the transmission housing,
and the lock-up control solenoid valve Ay'B is bolted on the outside of the torque converter housing. Fluid from regulator
passes through the manual valve to the various control valves. The clutches receive fluid from their respective teed pipes
or internal hydraulic circuit.
Shift Control Mechanism
Input from various sensors located throughout the car determines which shift control solenoid valve the PCM will activate
Activating a shift control solenoid valve changes modulator pressure, causing a shift valve to move. This pressurizes a line
to one of the clutches, engaging that clutch and its corresponding gear, The shift control solenoid valves A and B are con-
trolled by the PCM.
Lock-up Mechanism
In ,Dt1 position, in 3rd and 4th. and in E position in 3rd, pressurized fluid is drained from the back of the torque converter
through a fluid passage, causing the lock-up piston to be held against the torque converter cover. As this takes place, the
mainshaft rotates at the same as the engine crankshaft. Together with hydraulic control, the PCM optimizes the timing of
the lock-up mechanism. The lock-up valves control the range of lock-up according to lock-up control solenoid valves A and
B, and linear solenoid. When lock-up control solenoid valves A and B activate, the modulator pressure changes The lock-
up control solenoid valves A and B and the linear solenoid are controlled by the PCM.
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Servo Body
The servo body is located on the secondary valve body. The servo body contains the servo valve which is integrated with
the reverse shift fork, and the accumulators
2NO ACCUMULA
SERVO BODY
1ST ACCUMULATOR
3RD ACCUMULATOR
SERVO VALVE/SHIFTFORK SHAFT
NoTE: The illustration shows the'96 - '98 models; the '99 - 00 models are similar'
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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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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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Transmission
Reasembly
NOTE;
. Coat all parts with ATF.. Beplace the following parts:- O-rings- Lock washers- Gaskets- Mainshaft and countershaft locknuts and conical spring washers- Sealing washers
TOROUE: l2 N.m (1.2 ksf'm,8.7 lbf.ft)
6 x 'l.0 mm7 BoltsFEED PIPE: A
LOCK.UP VALVEBODY
LOCK.UP SEPARATORPLATE
REGULATOR VALVEBODY
DOWEL PINS. 2
6xl.0mm1 BoltATF STRAINERATF FEEDPIPES:
a
COOIER RELIEF VALVE
TOROUE CONVENIERCHECK VALVESTATOR SHAFT
O.RING
STOP SHAFT
ATF FEEO PIPE: H
5x1.0mm5 Bolts
DOWEL PINS.
MAIN VALVE BODY
ATF PUMP
SERVO SEPARATORPLAYE
6x1.0mm7 Bolts
SERVO BODY
SECONOARYSEPARATOR PLATE
CONTROL
GEAR SHAFT
ATF PUMP DFIVENGEAR
MAIN SEPARATORPLATE
DOWEL PINS,
/ SHAFI
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NOTE: The illustration shows the'96 - 98 modsls, the'99 - 00 models do not have the servo detent base; the servodetent is integralwith the servo bodv.
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Cooler Flushing
!!!@ To prevent iniury to. face and eyas, always
-ea. safetv glasses ot a face shield when using the
transmission flusher.
NOTE: This procedure should be performed before rein-
stalling the transmission.
1. Check the tool and hoses for wear and cracks before
using. lf wear or cracks are found, replace the hoses
before using.
Using the measuring cup, fill the tank with 2'l ounces
(approximately 2/3 full) of biodegradable flushing
fluid (J35944 - 20). Do not substitute with any other
fluid. Follow the handling procedure on the fluid
contarner.
Secure the flusher filler cap, and pressurize the tank
with compressed air to between 550 - 829 kpa (5 6 -
8.45 kgflcm'. 80 - 120Psi).
NOTE: The air line should be equipped with a water
trap to ensure a dry air system.
Hang the tool under the vehicle.
Attach the tank's discharge hose to the return line
of the transmission cooler using a clamp.
Connect the drain hose to the inlet line on the trans-
mission cooler using a clamP
IMPORTANT:
Securely clamp the opposite end oJ the drain hose to a
bucket or floor drain.
TRAMtssroN
TRANSMISSION COOLERFLUSHER{Commcrci.llY avail.blel
Kent-Moore J384O5'Aor equivelent
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{r Water
7. With the water and air valves off, attach the water and
air suDolies to the flusher' lHot water if available.)
8, Turn on the flusher water valve so water will flow
through the cooler for 10 seconds.
NOTE; lf water does not tlow through the cooler, it
is completely plugged. cannot be flushed, and must
be replaced.
9. Depress the trigger to mix the flushing fluid into the
water flow. Use the wire clip to hold the trigger down'
While flushing with the water and flushing fluid for
two minutes, turn the air valve on for five seconds
everv 15 - 20 seconds to create a surging action'
AIR PRESSURE: MAX 845 kpa {8.45 kgf/cm', 120 psi)
Turn the water valve off. Release the trigger, then
reverse the hoses to the cooler so you can flush in
the opposite direction. Repeat steps 8 through 10'
12, Release the trigger, and rinse the cooler with water
onlv for one minute
13. Turn the water valve off, and turn off the water supply
14. Turn the air valve on to dry the system out with air
for two full minutes or until no moisture is visible
leaving the drain hose.
CAUTION: Residual mobturo in tho cooler or pipas
can damage the transmksion'
15. Remove the flusher from the cooler line. Attach the
drain hose to a contalner.
16. Install the transmission, and leave the drain hose
attached to the cooler line
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10.
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