1996 HONDA CIVIC Rear main

Towing
lf the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional tow-
ing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehi
cle with iust a rope or chain lt is very dangerous'
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle:
Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on
the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the
vehicle.
Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses t\ivo pivoting
arms that go under the tires {front or rear} and lifts them
off the ground. The other two wheels remain on the
ground.
Sling-type Equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables
with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of
the frame or suspension, and the cables lift that end of
the vehicle off the ground The vehicle's suspension and
body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing
is attemDted.
lf the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed. it should
be towed with the front wheels off the ground lf due to
damage, the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels on the ground, do the following:
lvlanual Transmission and CW
. Release the parking brake
. Shift the transmission to neutral (CW to E position)'
Automatic Transmission
. Release the Parking brake.
. Sta rt the engine.
. Shift to LDll position, then E position.
. Turn oif the engine
CAUTION;
o lmploper towing preparation will damage ihe tfans-
mission. Follow the above procedute exaqtly lf you
cannot shift the tlansmission or start the engino
laulomatic transmissionl, yout vehicle must be trans-
ported on a flat-bed.
. lt is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 mil€s
(80 km), and ksop thE speed below 35 mph (55 km/hl
. Trying to lift 01 tow your vehicle by tho bump€F will
caus€ setious damagg. Ths bumpers are not dEigned
to supportthe vshicle's weigh.
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Front:
Rear:
TIE DOWN HOOKS
TOWING HOOK

Transmission Assembly
Removal(cont'd)
17. Remove the three upper transmission mounting
bolts and the lower starter mounting bolt,
STARTERMOUNTINGBOLT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 rbnftl
TRANSMISSIONMOUI{TING EOLTS12 x 1.25 mm& N.m (6.5 kgt'm,47 lbl.ftl
18. Remove the rear mount bracket bolts and transmis-
sion mounting bolts.
12 x 1.25 mm64 N.ft 16.5 kgl.m,47 lbl.ftl
SPECIAL BOLTReplace.'ll x 1.5 mm84 N.m (8.5 kgf.m, 61 lbf.ftl
SPECIAL BOLTReplace.14 x 1,5 mln84 N.m (8.5 kgl.m, 61
WASI{ERREARMOUNTBRACKET
rbl.ftt
Pull the transmission away from the engine until it
clears the mainshaft. then lower it on the transmis-
sion jack.
CAUTION: Take caro not to b6nd tho clutch lin€.
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Installation
Install the transmission assembly in the reverse order of
removal.
Before installing, check that the two dowel pins are
installed in the clutch housing.
When installing the starter cable, make sure that the
crimped side of the ring terminal is facing out (see
section 23).
Apply grease to the parts as shown, then install the
release fork and release bearing,
NOTE: Use only Super High Temp Urea Grease
(P/N 08798 - 9002).
RELEASE FORK BOLT12 x 1.25 mm29 N'm 13.0 kgt,m,(P/N 08798-90021
22 tbl.ttlR€LEASEBEARING
J
RELEASEFORK8()07
ra
{PiN 08798-9002)
tP/N 08798-900210.3-0.9 g
10.01-0.03 ozl

)
19. Remove the right front mounvbracket.
10 x 1 .25 mm,14 N.m {4,5 kgf.m,
WASHERS
20. Place a transmission jack under the transmission
and a jack stand under the engine.
21. Remove the transmission mount
SPECIAL BOLTReplace.12 x 1 .25 mm64 N.m 16.5 kgl'm, 47 lbf ftl
TRANSMISSION
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22. Remove the rear mount bracket bolts and the trans-
mission mounting bolts
12 x 1.25 mm5{ N.m 16.5 kgf.m, 47 lbl.ft)
61
WASHER
23. Pull the transmission away from the engine until it
clears the mainshaft, then lower it on the transmis-
sion jack.
SPECIAL BOLTReplace.14 x 1.5 mm8il N.m (8.5 kgtm,

6. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts
and the rear engine mounting bolt.
Disconnect the shift control solenoid, the linear sole-
noid, and the mainshaft speed sensor connectors'7.
SHIFT CONTROLSOLENOID CONNECTORLINEAR SOLENOIDCONNECTOR
MOUNTING BOLTS
BRACKET
8. Remove the drain plug, and drain the automatic
transmission fluid (ATF). Reinstall the drain plug
with a new sealing washer.
DRAIN PLUG18 x 1.5 mm'9 N m t5 o kgf'm' 36 lbf'ft|
9. Remove the splash shield.
Replace.
SPLASH SHIELD
{cont'd)
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Transmission
1.
lnstallation
Flush the ATF cooler as described on page l4-187
and 14-188.
Install the torque converter assembly securely with
a new O-ring on the mainshaft
STARTER MOTOR
14 mm DOWEL PIN
TOROUE O-RING
CONVERTER Replace
lnstall the starter motor on
housing, then install the two
the torque converter housing.
lil mm DOWEL PIN
the torque converter
14 mm dowsl pins in
MOUNTINGBRACKET
Place the transmission on a jack, and raise it to the
engine assembly level.
Attach the transmission to the engine, then install
two transmission housing mounting bolts and two
rear engine mounting bolts.REAR ENGINEMOUNNNG BOLTS1,1r15mm&| N.m 18.5 kgf m, 61 lbf'ft]
Replace.
64 N.m {6.547 tbf frlWASHER
ENGINE
TRANSMISSION HOUSINGMOUNTING BOLTS12 x 1.25 mm
45 N.m {4.5 kgf.m,
JACK
6. Install the transmission mount bracket.
12 x 1.25 mm6il N.m {6.5 kgf.m, a7 lbf'ft)
12 x 1.25 mm74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m,54 tbt.fr)
TRANSMISSION MOUNT
7.Install the remaining transmission housing mount-
ing bolts and remaining rear engine mounting bolt.
REAR ENGINEMOUNTING BOLT14 x 1.5 mmel N.m (8.5 kgt'm,61 tbl.ft)Replace.
HOUSING
MOUNTING BOLTS12 x 1.25 mmg N m (6.5 kgf m, 'l? lblftl
8. Remove the transmission jack.
(cont'd)
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11.Thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener together
on a glass or metal plate with a putty knife.
NOTE:
. Clean the plate with a sponge and alcohol before
mixing.
. Follow the instructions that come with the adhe-
stve.
Before filling a cartridge. cut the end of the nozzle
as shown.
Cut nozzle end
tu
10 mm 10.39 in.)
7 mm (0.27 in.l
13. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartridge in a
caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive around
the edge of the windshield as shown.
NOTE: Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after
applying the glass primer.
12 mm (0.47 in.)
l_Z oo*.t,ut
8 mm 10.31 in.l
UPPERRUBBERDAM
Make a slightly thickerbead at each corner.
5mm(0.2 in )='+
A\uloto^o. -.\
/wWINDSHIELD
LOWEBRUBBERDAM
lmm10.04 in.l
FASTENER
LOWERRUBBERDAM
)
MOLDING
WINDSHIELD
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15.
16.
14. Use suction cups to hold the windshield over the
opening, align it with the alignment marks made in
step 7, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly
push on the windshield until its edge is fully seated
on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until adhesive
ri vI Y ALTGNMENT MARK
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel.
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surface or
the windshield, wipe with a soft shop towel dampened
with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, then spray
water over the windshield and check for leaks. Mark
the leaking areas, let the windshield dry, then seal
with sealant.
NOTE:
. Let the car stand for at least four hours after wind-
shield installation. lf the car has to be used within
the first four hours, it must be driven slowly.
. Keep the windshield dry for the first hour after
installation.
. Check that the ends of the side molding are set
under the cowl cover.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
NOTE:
. Install the rearview mirror rubber damper after
the adhesive has dried thoroughl',.
. Advise the customer not to do the following things
for two to three days:- Slam the doors with all the windows rolled
up.- Twist the body excessively (such as when
going in and out of driveways at an angle or
driving over rough, uneven roads).
't7.

Rear Window
Installation (cont'dl
6. Glue the fasteners to the body as shown.
Fastener locations, 4
FASTENER
\-.*l-E4,7-- ,.--
7),/l
4Yl
7.
F-L NGENY:,//
Set the rear window, then center it in the opening.Make alignment marks across the rear window and
body with a grease pencll at the four points shown.
ALIGNMENT MARK
-\
-.._s
-
8. Remove the rear window.
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9. With a sponge, apply a light coat o{ glass primer
around the edge oI the rear window as shown, then
lightly wipe it off with gauze or cheesecloth.
NOTE:
. Do nol apply body primer to the rear window.
and do not get body and glass primer sponges
mixed up.
. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
lf you do, the adhesive may not bond to the rear
window properly, causing a leak atter the .ear
window is installed.
. Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials awayfrom the primed surface.'/fur1 : lppty gtass primer here.
16 mm(0.63 in.l7mm
{0.28 in.}
FASTENER
REAR WINDOW
10. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to
the original adhesive remaining around the rear
window opening flange. Let the body primer dry for
at least 10 minutes.
NOTE:
. Do not apply glass primer to the body. and be care,
ful not to mix up glass and body primer sponges.. Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
/fu/ : Apply boay primer here.16 mm(0.(I, in.l
MOI-DING
l6mm r
{O.24 in.}

'11.Thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener together
on a glass or metal plate wilh a putty knife.
NOTE:
. Clean the plate with a sponge and alcohol before
mixing.
. Follow the instructions that came with the adhe-
sive.
Before filling a cartridge, cut the end of the nozzle
as shown.
10 mm {0.39 in.)
7 mm (0.27 in.l
Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continous delivery. Put the canridge in a
caulking gun, and run a bead ol adhesive around
the edge of the rear window as shown.
NOTE| Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after
applying the glass primer.
12.
13.
J
12 mm 10.,U in.)
[/ oo*r.,u.
8 mm (0.31 in.)
Make a slightly thickerbead at each corner.
GLASS
FASTENER
SPACER
MOLDING
MOLDING
)REAR WINDOW
FASTENER
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14. Use suction cups to hold the rear window over the
opening, align it with the alignment marks made in
step 7, and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly
push on the rear window until its edges are {ully
seated on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until the adhe-
sive is dry.
SUCTION ALIGNMENTCUPS MARK
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a putty
knife or towel.
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surface
or the rear window, use a soft shop towel damp-
ened with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, then
spray water over the rear window and check for
leaks. Mark the leaking areas, let the rear window
dry, then seal with sealant.
NOTE: Let the car stand for at least four hours after
rear window installation. lf the car has to be used
within the Iirst tour hours, it must be driven slowly
Reinstall all remaining removed parts
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the following
things for two to three days:
. Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.
. Twist the body excessively (such as when going
in and out of driveways at an angle or driving
over rough. uneven roads).
16.
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