1996 HONDA CIVIC Transmission filter

O LocK WASHER Replace,
O REVERSE SHIFT FORK
O COUNTERSHAFT REVERSE GEAR COLLAR
G) COUNTERSHAFT REVERSE GEAR
@ NEEDLE BEARING
@ REVERSE SELECTOR
O REVERSE SELECTOR HUB
@ COUNTERSHAFT 4TH GEAR
O NEEDLE BEARING
@ DISTANCE GOLLAR, 28 mm Selective part
O COUNTERSHAFT 2ND GEAR
@ THRUST NEEDIE BEARING
@ COUNTERSHAFT 3RD GEAR
@ NEEDLE BEARING
@ COUNTEBSHAFT 3RD GEAR COLLAR
@ THRUST NEEDLE BEAFING
O SPLINED WASHER
@ 3RD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
@ O-RtNGs Replace.
@ COUNTERSHAFT
@ SNAP RING
@ THRUST WASHER
€) THRUST NEEDTE BEARING
@} MATNSHAFT 4TH GEAR/REVERSE GEAR
@i NEEDLE BEARINGS
@ THRUST NEEDLE EEARING
@) MAINSHAFT 4TH GEAR COLLAR
@ 2ND/4TH CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
@ o-RlNGs Replace.
@ THRUST WASHER,36.5 x 55 mm Sel€ctive part
@ THRUST NEEDLE BEARING
@ MAINSHAFT zND GEAR
@ NEEDLE BEARING
@ THRUST NEEDLE BEARING
@ MAINSHAFI
@ S€ALING RINGS, 35 mm
@ SEALING RING,29 mm
@} NEEDIE BEARING
@ SET RING
@ sHrFT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A/B ASSEMSLY
@ HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
@ SHIFT COI,ITROL SOI"ENOID FILTER/GASKET Replace.
@ CONNECTOR BFACKET
@D TNANSMISSION HANGER
@ BREATHER CAP
@ MAINSHAFT SPEED SENSOR
@ MATNSHAFT SPEED SENSOR WASHER {Dl6Y' ongine}
@ O-RING Replace.
@ SNAP RING
@ MAINSHAFT TRANSMISSION HOUSING BEARING
@ OOUNIERSHAFT TRANSMISSION HOUSING BEARING
@ REVERSE IDLER GEAR SHAFT HOLDER ASSEMBLY
@ NEEDI.E BEARING
@ olL SEAL Replace.
@ SET RING, fll mm Selective part
@ rnANsMrssloN HouslNG
@ REVERSE IDI."ER GEAR
@ DowEL PINS
@ TRANSMISSION HOUSING GASKET Replace.
@ DIFFERENfIAL ASSEMBLY
@ OIL SEAL Replace.
@ TOROUE CONVERTER HOUSING
TOROUE SPECIFICANONS
Boh/Nut No.Torquo valueSizeRomarks
6B
10A
12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbf.ft)
14 N.m (1.4 kgf'm, 10lbf'ft)
44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf'ft)
6x1.0mm
6x1.0mm
10 x 1.25 mm
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Transmission
17.
Cooler Flushing (cont'dl
Make sure the transmission is in the E position.
Fill the transmission with ATF, and run the enginefor 30 seconds or until approximately 0.95 f (1.0 USqt.,0.8 lmp qt.) is discharged.
Remove the drain hose, and reconnect the coolerreturn hose to the transmission (see page l4-192).
Refill the transmission with ATF to the oroDer level(see page 14-118).
18.
19.
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14-18A
TOOL MAINTENANCE
1. Empty and rinse after each use. Fill the can with waterand pressurize the can. Flush the discharge line toensure that the unit is clean.
2. lf discharge liquid does not foam, the orifice may beblocked.
3. To clean, disconnect the plumbing from the tank atthe large coupling nut.
ORIFICE
GRT{G
Remove the in-line filter from the discharge side andclean if necessary.
The fluid orifice is tocated behind the filter.Clean it with the pick stored in the bottom of thetank handle, or blow it clean with air. Securelvreassemble all Darts.
FILLER CAP

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVTI
Special Tools ................ 14-194
Description .................... 14-195
Clutches/Reverse Brake/Planetary
Gear/Pulleys .......... 14-198
power Flow ..............,..... 14-200
Electronic Control SYstem(,96 - 98 Modets) ......14-203
Electronic Control System
('99 - oo Models) " 14-205
Hydraulic Control '....... 14-208
Hydraulic Flow .'..-.....'... '14-212
Park Mechanism .....-...'.' 14-222
Eleqtrical Systom
Component Locations'96 - 98 Models """"""' 14-224,99 - 00 Modets ............. 14-225
TCM Circuit Diagram ('96 - 98 Models) ............. 14-226
TCM Terminal Voltage/Measuring Condiiions ('96 - 98 Models) '.... 14-228
PcM Circuit Oiaqram{A/T Control System: '99 - 00 Models} ...--.... 14-230
PCM Terminal Voltage/Measuring Conditions('99 - 00 Models)
A/4 Control System .'.'...14-232
Troubleshooting Procedures ... . .... .....',........."' '14-234
Symptom-to-ComPonent Chart
Electrical System - '96 - 98 Models ......'..... '14-234
Electrical System -'99 - 00 Models ..'....-..-. '11-210
Electrical Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Flowcharts('96 - 98 Models) """'11-242
Troubleshooting Flowchart
('99 - 0O Modets) ...... 14-265
Linear Solenoids/lnhibitor Solenoid
Test ......................... . ...... 14-29f
Drive Pulley/Driven Pulley/Secondary Gear
Shaft Speed Sensors
Replacement .........'...... .14-292
Start Clutch Control
Start Clutch Calibration Procedure ....... ....,. 14-293
Hydraulic SYstem
Symptom-to-ComPonent Chart
Hydraulic System '.'.......14-294
Road Test ............................ 14-296
Stall Speed
Test......................... ...... 14-294
Fluid Level
Checking/Changing ....... 14-299
Pressure Testing ................. 14-300
Lower Valve BodY AssemblY
Replacement ..........,... 14-302
ATF Filter
Removal/lnstallation ..... 14-303
Transmission
Transmission
Removal ........... . 14-304
lllustrated Index
Transmission/Lower Valve BodY
Assembly ................. 14-308
Transmission Housing/Flywheel Housing ... 14-310
End Cover/f ntermediate Housing ..........'.'.... 14-312
Transmission Housing/Lower Valve Body Assembly
Removal ..........'.... .. " 14-314
Transmission Housing/Flywhesl Housing
Removal ................. ........ 1+316
End Cover/lntermediate Housing
14-318Removal .........,...............
Manual Valve Body
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassemblv .'.'.'..... 1 4-320
Forward Clutch
lltustrated Index ........................................ 14-321
Disassemblv .................. 14-322
Reassemblv , ,, . ',','......14-324
Secondary Gear Shaft
25 x 35 mm Thrust Shim Selection ..'.'....-... 14-324
Differential
lllustrated lndex ...,.....................,.,...-.-.-...'... 14-329
Backlash Inspection .-....14-329
Bearing Replacement ......'........'....'... ....'... 14-330
Differential Carrier Replacement ........'........ 14-330
Oil Seal Removal ........... 14-331
Oil Seal Installation/Side Clearance ....... . . 14-331
Flywheel Housing Input Shaft Oil Seal
Replacement .....,.... ...'.'.. 14-333
Transmission Housing Bearings
Driven Pulley Shaft Bearing
Replacenient ...................'. . ...................'.. 14-334
Secondary Gear Shaft Bearing
Reolacbment ...................... . .......... . ........ 14-335
Flywheel Housing Beating
Secondary Gear Shaft BearingReo1acement..................,........................... 14-335
Ring Gear Bearing
Replacement......... ........ 14-336
Control Shaft Assembly
Removal/lnstallation ....................'........... 14-336
Transmission
Reassembly .................. 14-338
Flywheel/Drive Plate .. . ...... . ...... ... . ....-.....'.'...14-341
Transmission
lnstalation ..................... 14-348
Cooler Flushing .'......... 14-352
shift cable
Removal/lnstallation....'........." """ 14-354
Adjustment .......'........ 14-355
Shift Lever ........................,. 14'356
Shift Indicator Panel
Adjustment ................ 14-357
ATF Cooler/Hoses
lnsta llation ......,,...... .... 14-357

ATF Filter
l.Removal/lnstallation
!@ Make sure lifts, lEcks, snd safoty stands
ara pl8ced properly {sae section 1).
CAUTION: While removing and installing the ATF tilier,
be sure not to allow dust or other for6ign particle3 to
enter thg transmission.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands (see section 1).
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securely.
3. Remove the drain plug, and drain the CVT fluid.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer
{see page 14-299).
fl,
5.
CAUTION: Keep all toreign particles out ot the
transmission.
Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the ATF cooler
lines. Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses up to
prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the ATF
cooler noses.
CAUTION: Keep all foreign particles out of the
transmission.
Remove the right front mounvbracket.
10 x 1.25 mm4{ N.m {i1.5 kgf.m,33 lbf ft)
ATF COOLER LINE
10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgt'm,
40 rbl.ft)
ATF COOLER HOSE(|'t
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6. Remove the ATF cooler outlet line.
7. Remove the ATF cooler line bracket bolt.
8. Remove the ATF pan (fourteen bolts)
9. Remove the ATF cooler inlet line from the ATF pan
(three bolts).
10. Remove the ATF filter, and clean it.
11. Check that the ATF filter is in good condition.
12. Replace the ATF filter if it is clogged.
LINE BOLT28 N.m {2.9 kgf.m,21 lbt.ft)
ATF COO1TR OUTIET
6x1.0mm
ATF COOLER INI-ETLINE ERACKET BOLT8 x 1.25 mm26 N.m (2.7 kgt.m,20 rbtftt
O.RINGReplace.
ATF
ATF FILTER
ATF PAN
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kgt'm,8.7 lbl'ft)
lnstall the ATF filter in the reverse order of the
removal procedure.
GAUTION: Keep all foreign particles out ot the
transmission,
NOTE:
Replace the O-rings, the ATF pan gasket and
sealing washers.
lf the ATF cooler inlet line bracket is bent or
warped. put it back to the original position
GASKETReplace.
'13.
12 N m (1.2 kgf m,

Transmission
Reassembly (cont'dl
65 lnstall the solenoid harness connector with a new O-ring (one bolt), then install the lower valve body assembly withthree dowel pins (eight bolts).
66. Install the ATF strainer with a new O-ring (two bolts).
67. lf necessary, assemble the ATF pan, ATF filter, and the ATF cooler inlet line (see page 14_303).
68. Install the ATF pan with the two dowel pinsand a new ATF pan gasket (fourteen bolts).
69. Install the ATF cooler inlet line bracket bolt.
70. Installthe ATF cooler outlet line with the line bolt and new sealing washers.
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgf.m,8.7 rbtft)DOWEL PINS
ATF STRAINER
DOWEL PINS
ATF PAN,/ATF FILTER/ATF COOLER INLETLINE ASSEMELY
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C4
CONNECTOE
6x1.0mm12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m,8.7 tbtftl6x1.0mm12Nm11.2kgl.m,8.? tbf.ft)
LOWER VALVE BODYASSEMBLY
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgf.m,8.7 tbt.ft)
ATF COOI.ER INI.ITLINE BRACKET BOLTI x 1.25 mm26 N.m (2.7 kgt.m, 20 lbf.ft)
ATF COOLER OUTI.IT LINE
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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).
18.
'19.
.l ,
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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O.RING
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.
COUPLINGNUT
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\ORIFICE
FILLER CAP
14-353