1996 HONDA CIVIC piston

Clutch
lllustrated Index (M4RA Transmission)
3RD CLUTCHCLUTCHDRUM
CLUTCH PISTON
DISC SPRING
CLUTCII END
rST CLUTCH
CLUTCH E D
SI{AP RIiIG
CLUTCH PLATESStandard thickness:1.6 mm (0.063 in)
CHECK VALVE
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SNAP RING
2ND/4TH CLUTCH
VALVE2.0 mm (0.079 in)
2ND CLUTCHDRUM
CLUTCH PISTON
RETURN SPRING
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CLUTCHPISTON
RETURN SPRING
SNAP RING
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CAUTION: lf eithd end of the 3pocial tool issotoveran
area ot the spring rstainer which is unsupport€d by tho
return spring, tho r€tain€l may be damagod. Bo eure the
special tool is adiusted to have full contact with tha
spring retainor.
SPRING RETAINER
4. Compfess the return sprang.
Do not sat horo.
5. Remove the snap ring. Then remove the special tools,
spring retainer and return spring.
Wrap a shop rag around the clutch drum, and apply
air pressure to the ATF passage to remove the pis-
ron.
Place a finger tip on the other end while applying
air pressure.
OSHA.APPROVED
SPRING RETAIItIER
PISTON
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Clutch
Reassembly
NOTE:
. Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor
a
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-
to n.
1.
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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ATF PUMPDRIVEN SPROCKET
RING GEAR
FLYWHEEL
DRIVE PLATE
ATF PUMP
DRIVE PULLEYREVERSE BRAKEPISTON
FORWARD CLUTCH
BEVERSE BRAKE
CARRIER
RING GEAR
PLANETARYPINION GEARS
INPUT SHAFT
ATF PUMPDRIVE CHAIN
ATF PUMPDRIVE SPROCKET
START CLUTCH
DRIVEN PULLEY
STEEL BELT
SECONDARY DRIVE GEAR
PARK GEAR
DRIVEN PULLEYSHAFT
FINAL DRIVE GEAR
SECONDARY GEARSHAFT
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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
12.
13.
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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 Clutch
l.lllustrated Index
CLUTCH PISTON
CLUTCHORUM
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DISC SPRING
CLUTCH END PLATE
SNAP RING
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