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![HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual l.
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.
Re HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual l.
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.
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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.
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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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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
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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
16-8
OUTBOARD JOINT
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Brazil-Produced Driveshafts
Note these items during reassembly
. clean the disassembled parts with solvent, and dry them thoroughly with compressed ajr. Do not wash the rubber
parts with solvent.
. .fut :Thoroughly pack the inboard joint and both joint boots with the joint grease included in the new driveshaft
ser.
Greas€ quantity:
lnboard Joint115 - 135 g (4.0 - 4.8 ozl
Outboard Joint115 - 135 g {4.0 - 4.8 oz)
INSOARD JOINT
DRIVESHAFT
BOOT BANDSReplace.
-6.lPack cavity
(cont'd)
16-9
l,z
wrth grease,
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Driveshafts
Reassembly (cont'dl
Japan-Produced Driveshafts
Note these items during reassembly.
. Clean the disassembled pans with solvent, and dry them thoroughly with compressed air. Do not wash the rubber
parts with solvent.
o r@l : Thoroughly pack the inboard joint and both joint boots with the joint grease included in the new driveshaft
set.
Grease quantity:
Inboard Joint
1600 DOHC WEC engine130 - 140 9 (4.6 - 4.9 oz)
Except 1600 DOHC VTEC engine110 - 120 g (3.9 - 4.2 oz)
Splines (Al0.5 - 1.0 g (0.018 - 0.035 oz)
Outboard Joint
'1600 DOHC WEC engineRubber boot 90 - 'l 00 g (3.2 - 3.5 oz)TPE boot; 105 - 115 9 (3.7 - 4.1 oz)
Except 1600 DOHC VTEC engineRubber boot 70 - 80 g |'2.5 - 2.8 ozlTPE boot 95 - 105 g (3.4 - 3.7 oz)
{1600 DOHC VTEC angine)
SET RINGReplace.
-6{@INBOARD BOOT
-6;Pack cavity with grease.
Pack cavity with grease.
DYNAMIC DAMPER
DYNAMICReplace.
DOUA|.I Lq)P BANDReplace.
(Rubber typc)LOOP BANDReplace.
Pack cavity with grease-
CLAMP BAND
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,/s
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OUTBOARD BOOTIRUEBER)
16-10
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Replace.
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Disassembly
Press the intermediate shaft out of the shaft bearing
using the special tools and a press as shown.
Remove the internal circliP
Press
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SUPPORT BASEATTACHMENT07JAF - SH20400INTERNAL CIBCLIP
BEARING SUPPORT RING
Check for damage or distortion
6. Press the intermediate shaft bearing out ot the bear-
ing support using the special tools and a press as
shown.
HANOLE DRIVER
0?749 - 00' 10000
Press
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DRIVER ATTACHMENT,12x47 mm07746 - 0010300FLOATING RUBBEB
DAMPERCheck for deterioration
and oamage.SUPPORT BASE
ATTACHMENT07JAF _ SH20it00
BEARING SUPPORT
Check for damage
I sErR'NG
A4 Reolace
VUOUTER SEALReplace.(cont'd)
ReassemblY
NOTE:
. clean the disassembted parts with solvent, and dry them thoroughly with compressed air' Do not wash the rubber
parts with solvent.
. Becareful not to da mage the metal ringson the intermediate shaftduring reassembly'
BEARING SUPPORT RINGDOWEL BOLTS10 x 1.25 mm39 N.m 14.0 kgf.m,29 lbIftl
EXTERNAL CIRCLIP
Pack the interiorof the outer seal.2.0-35s10.07-012oz)
INTERNAL CIRCLIP
INTERMEDTATE SHAFT BEARING
Replace,
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT RING
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16-21
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Reassembly
NOTE:
. Clean the disassembled parts with solvent, and dry them with compressed air. Do not dip the rubber parts in solvent.
. Alwavs replace the non reuseable parts with new ones before assembly
. Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the steering gearbox.
-6,1
PINION OUST SEALReplace.RACK ENO BUSHING
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-6i
GEARBOX MOUNTING CUSHIONS
V."^pR,NG,3smm
tr
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^$'q0
")*o''o"'"'*
DISC WASHER
RACK GUIDE
(cont'd)
17-9
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Uneven or rough steering
Steering wheel kicks back
during wide t!rns.
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Adjust the rac* guide (see page 17-3).
lf the problem is not corrected bY
adjusting the rack guide, replace
the gearbox.
Adiust the belt tension. Feplace the
belt, il necessary (see Page 17 32).
lfthe engine stalls when the wheel
is turned while car is stopped or
moving at low speed, adjust the
idle spe€d (see section 11)
ldle speed low or erratic.
Check power sleering fluid level lf
the level is excessively low, check
lor leaks in the system. Add lluid
to the specified level.
Air in reservoir, or check Powersteering Iluid level.
lf ltuid level is OK, check O-rings
and seals on both ends of thepump inlet hose, and the P/Spump housing mating surfaces
and the pumP shaft oil seal for
suction leaks. RePlace Parts as
nocessary.
Adjust the belt tension (see Page17 32)or replace belt.Pump belt sliPPing on PLrlleY(pump stops momentarilY)
Check if pump press{rre is normal
and the gauge needle travel is 500
kPa (5 kgl/cm?, 7l Psi) or less.
Chock the flow control valve if the
needle travel exceeds 500 kPa (5
kgflcm' , 71 Psi). l{ the flow control
valve is normal, replace the PumPas an assemoly.
Install the power steering pressure
gauge, Close the Pressure contrcl
valve fully and m6ssure the PumPpressure {s€e page 17-34}.
17 -25,
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IRack Guide Adjustment
NOTE: Perform rack guide adjustment with the wheels
in the straight ahead Position.
1. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut with the
cialtool.
'96 - '97 models:
Loosen the rack guide screw
'98 - '00 models:
Remove the rack guide screw and remove the old
sealant off of the threaded section.
Apply new sealant all around the threads. Loosely
installthe rack guide screw
Tighten the rack guide screw to 25 N'm (2.5 kgf'm.
18 lbf.ft), then loosen it.
Retighten the rack guide screw to 3 9 N'm (0.4 kgim,
2.9 lbf.ft), then back it off to specified angle.
Specified Return Angle: 20" max.
Tighten the locknut while holding the rack guide
screw.
Check for tight or loose steering through the com-
plete turning travel.
Perform following insPections:
. Steering operation (see page 17-30).
. Power assist with vehicle parked.
4.
LOCKNUT WRENCH, 40 mm
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17-33
Fluid Replacement
Check the reservoir at regular intervals, and add fluid as
necessary.
CAUTION: Always us€ Genuine Honda Power Stearing
Fluid-V or S. Using any other type of power sto€ring
tluid or automatic transmission lluid can cause
increased wear and poor steering in cold weathor.
SYSTEM CAPACITY:
0.85 liter 10.90 US' qt,0.75 lmp'qt)
at disassembly
RESERVOIR CAPACITY:
0.4 liter (0.42 US. qt, 0.35 lmP.qt)
LEVEL LINE
LOWER LEVEL LINE
1. Raise the reservoir, then disconnect the return nose.
2. Connect a hose of suitable diameter to the discon-
nected return hose, and put the hose end in a suit-
able container.
CAUTION: Take care not to spill tho fluid on the
body and parts. Wipe off any spill€d fluid at oncs'
3. Start the engine, let it run at idle, and turn the steer-
ing wheel from lock-to-lock several times When
fluid stops running out of the hose, shut off the
engine, Discard the fluid.
4. Reinstall the return hose on the reservoir'
5. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line.
6. Start the engine and run it at fast idle, then turn the
steering trom lock-to-lock several times to bleed air
trom the system.
7. Recheck the fluid level and add some it necessary.
CAUTION: Do not fill the reservoir beYond the
upper l€vel line.
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