1997 HONDA CIVIC fluid

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41.Coat the inside surface of the new cylinder end seal
with power steering fluid.
Install the cylinder end seal onto the steering rack
with its grooved side toward the piston'
Push in the cylinder end seal with your finger'
CAUTION: When installing the cylinder end sesl'
be carelul not damage the sealing face ot the seal
with the threads and burrs at the staked position oI
the cylinder housing.
trCYLINDES END SEAL
Replace.Make sure the sPring
is in the cylincler end seal
CYLINDER END
SEAL
Remove the vinyl tape from the steering rack'
NOTE: Remove any residue oftape adhesive
Hold the steering gearbox using a C-clamp as shown'
GEARBOX
C-CLAMP:
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47.
Coat the inside surface of the cylinder end with
power steering fluid, then installthe cylinder end by
screwing it into the cylinder housang.
Remove the C-clamp from the steering gearbox'
After tightening the cylinder end' stake the point of
the cylinder housing shown below For'98 -'00
models go to step 51.
NOTE: Stake the cylinder in the position opposite
from where the stake was removed during disas-
semoly.
Be careful not to damage
the bushing when inserting
the cylinder end.
49. Select the 32 mm shim(s) ('96 -'97 model only)'
NOTE: Only reinstall the original 32 mm shim(s)
when the steering gearbox is reassembled without
replacing the pinion shatt, valve housing, and gear
box housing with new ones.
lf the pinion shaft, valve housing, and gearbox
housing are replaced, select the new shim{s) as fol-
lows.
Shim selection:
a. Set the four 32 mm shims on the bearing surface of
the gearbox housing. Total thickness of the four
shims should equal no more than 0 70 mm'
Shim set: four 32 mm shims (Thickness: 010 mm'
0.15 mm, 0.20 mm, 0.25 mm respectivelyl
CAUTION: Th€ four 32 mm shims do not have
thickness identification marks Measure the thick-
ness of each shim using a micrometsr, and mark
the shim lor identification.
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Stake point. Depth: 1 0 mm (0.04 in)

Steering Gearbox
Installation (cont'dl
5. Install the stiffener plate with the two gearbox
mounting bolts and stiffener plate aftaching bolts.
CAUTION: Be sure the air tube is not caught orpinched by stiffener plate,
NOTE: Install the bolts loosely first, then tighten
them securely.
7.
8.
6.Install the return hose joint by tightening the l6 mm
flare nut.
Connect the relurn hose securely, and tighten the
adjustable hose clamp from the engine compart-ment.
Connect the feed line and tighten the 14 mm flare
nut.
NOTE: Make sure that there is no interference
between the fluid lines, the rear beam or any otherparts.
ADJUSTABLE HOSECLAMP(see page 17-39)
16 mm FLARE NUT28 N.m {2.9 ksl.m. 20 lbf.ft)
RETURN
1a mm FLARE NUT37 N.m (3.8 kg{.m, 27 lbt.ftl
ATTACHING AOLTS38 N.m 13.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ftl
MOUNTING BOLTS(} N.m (4.a kgt m, 32 lbf.ftl
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9.Center the steering rack within its stroke.
Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pin-
ion shaft (line up the bolt hole with the groove
around the shaft), and tighten the upper and lower
steering joint bolt.
NOTE:
. Connect the steering shaft and pinion with the
cable reel and steering rack centered.. Be sure that the lower steering joint bolt is securely
in the groove in the steering gearbox pinion.
. lf the steering wheel and rack are not centered,
reposition the serrations at lower end of the
steering joint.
10.
STEERING JOINTUPPER BOLT22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m,16 tbt.ftl
PINION SHAFT
Groove,
STEERING JOINTLOWER BOLT22 N.m (2.2 kgt.m, 16lbtttl
11.Center the cable reel by first rotating it clockwise
until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise(approximately two turns) until the arrow mark onthe label points straight up. Reinstall the steeringwheel (see page 17 35).

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12, Install the steering joint cover with the clamps and a
clrp.
Reconnect the tie-rod ends to the steering knuckles,
tighten the castle nut ('96 -'97 models) or nut ('98 -
'OO models) to the specified torque, and install new
cotter plns.
NOTE: Before connecting the tie-rod ends, wipe off
any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered
section and threads.
CAUTION: Torquo the castle nut to the lower torque
sp€cification, then tighten it only tar enough to align
the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the nut by
loosening {,96 -'97 models only).
COTTER PINSReplace.On reassembly, bend
the cotter Pin 6s shown.'96 -'97 models:'98 -'00 mod€ls:
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CASTLE NUT40 - a8 N'm(4.0 - 4.8 kgf'm,29 - 35 lbf.ftl
NUT&l N.m{a.5 kgf'm, 33 lbl'ftl
NE-ROD END
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15.
16.
17.
18.
Install the exhaust pipe A or TWC (see section 9).
Connect the shift linkage (see section 13 or section
14).
lnstall the front wheels
Fill the system with power steering fluid, and bleed
air from the system (see page 17-331
After installation, perform the following checks
. Start the engine, allow it to idle, and turn the
steering wheel from lock-tolock several times to
warm up the fluid. Check the gearbox for leaks
(see page 17-39).
. Adjust the front toe (see section 18).
. Check the steering wheel spoke angle. Adjust by
turning the right and left tie-rods, if necessary.
NOTE: Turn the right and left tie-rods equallv

Inspection and Adjustment
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Brake System Rubber Parts and Brake Booster
Brake Boostet
Check brake operation by applying the brakes.
lf the brakes do not work properly, check the brake
booster, Replace the brake booster as an assembly
if it does not work properly or if there are signs of
leakage.
Piston Cup and Pressure Cup Inspeqtion
. Check brake operation by applying the brakes.
Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leak-
age.
Replace the master cylinder as an assembly if
the pedal does not work properly or if there is
damage or signs of fluid leakage.
. Check for a difference in brake pedal stroke
between quick and slow brake applications.
Replace the master cylinder if there is a differ-
ence in oedal stroke.
Brake Hoses
Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leakage.
Replace the brake hose with a new one if it is dam-
aged or leaking.
Caliper Piston Seal and Piston Boots
Check brake ope.ation by applying the brakes.
Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leakage.
lf the pedal does not operate properly, the brakes
drag. or there is damage or signs of fluid leakage,
disassemble and inspect the brake caliper. Replace
the boots and seals with new ones whenever the
brake caliDer is disassembled.
Wheol Cylindor Piston Cup and Dust Cover
Check brake operation by applying the brakes.
Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leakage.
lf the pedal does not operate properly, the brakes
drag, or there is damage or signs of fluid leakage,
disassemble and inspect the wheel cylinder. lf nec-
essary, replace the wheel cylinder as an assembly.
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Bleeding
CAUTION:
. Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using 8
non-Honda brak€ fluid can cause corrosion and
docrea3e the life of the system.
. Make surs ||o dirt or other foteign matter is allowed
to contaminate the brake fluid,
. Do not spill brake lluid on the vehicle, it may damago
the paint; if brake lluid doos contac{ the paint, wash
it ofl imm€diately with water.
NOTE: The reservoir on the master cylinder must be at
the MAX (upper) level mark at the start of the bleeding
procedure and checked after bleeding each brake
caliper. Add fluid as required.
1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir is at
the MAX lupper) level line.
MAX {UPPER) LEVEL
CYLINDER
Have someone slowly pump the brake pedsl several
times, then apply steady Pressure.
Loosen the brake bleed screw to allow air to escape
from the system. Then tighten the bleed screw
securely.
Repeat the procedure for each wheel in the sequence
shown below until air bubbles no longer appear in
the fluid.
Refill the master cylinder reservoir to the MAX (up-
per) level line.
ELEEDING SEOUENCE:
O Front Right(D Bo.r Right
O Front LeftO Rear Left1,,
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FRONTT
REAR lDrum Brakel:
REAR (Disc Brake):
AIEED SCREW9 N.m (0.9 ksf m, 6.5 lbf'ft)

Front Brake Caliper
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Disassembly
NOTE: There are two types of front brake calipers:
The caliper types can be identified by the "5410" or"2056" stamped on the caliper body as shown below.
Check the type of the brake caliper before servicing.
5410 Type:
NOTE: For 2056 type disassembly procedures, see page
19-14.
@o Never use an air hose ot dry brush to clean brakg
assemblies.
. Use an OSHA approved vacuum clganer to avoid
breathing brake dust.
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake lluid on the vehicls; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does conlact the paint, wash
it off immedistely with waier.
. To prevenl spills, covet the hose ioin$ with rags or
shop towels.
. Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all
passages with compressed air.
L Remove the banjo bolt, and disconnect the brake
hose from the caliDer.
CALIPER
BANJO EOLT
SEALINGReplace.BOLTS
Remove the caliper bolts, then remove the caliper
from the bracket.
lJReplace.
3. Remove the caliper pins and pin boots from the
calioer bracket,
CALTPER PIN B CAL|PER BRACKET
CALIPER PIN A
4, lf necessary. apply compressed air to the caliper
fluid inlet to get the piston out. Place a shop rag or
wooden block as shown to cushion the piston when
it is expelled. Use low pressure air in short spurts.
@. Do not place your iingers in tront ol the piston.
. Do not use high air pressure; use 8n OSHA
approved 30 PSI nozzls,
Remove the piston from the caliper, and check the
piston for scoring.
Remove the boot clip, piston boot and piston seal.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the cylindcr
PISTON SEALReplace.
BOOT CLIPReplace.
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CALIPER BODYCheck for scoring
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Front Brake Caliper
2056 Type:
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Disassembly (cont'dl
Nevor u3e an air hos€ or dry brush to clgan brake
assomblios.
Use an OSHA approved vacuum cl6aner to avoid
braathing braks duet.
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brakefluid on ths vchicle; it may damage
the paint; if brako fluid does contact the p.int. wash
it olt immediately with wato..
. To prevsnt spills, cover the ho3o ioints whh rag3 or
shop towels.
. Cl€an all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out 8ll
passagss with compr63€d air.
1. Remove the banjo bolt, and disconnect the brake
hose from the caliper.
SEALING WASHERS
Remove caliper bolt B, pivot the caliper up out of
the way, then remove the caliper from the bracket.
Remove the guide pin boot from sleeve A on the
caliDer bracket.
GUIDE PIN BOOTReplace.
GALIPER BRACKETCheck tor cracks.
Check for damage.
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4. Remove the pin boot, sleeve B and sleeve boot
from the caliper body.
CALIPER EODYCheck for scoringon cytinder wa .
SLEEV€ BCheck for damage.
lf necessary, apply compressed air to the csliper
fluid inlet to get the piston out. Place a shop rag or
wooden block as shown to cushion the oiston when
it is expelled. Use low pressure air in short spurts,
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Do not placo your lingers in ftont ol tho pkton.
Do noi usa high air prsssure; uso an OSHA
approved 30 PSI nozzle.
Remove the piston from the caliper, and check thepiston for scoring.
WOODEN ALOCK

Front Brake Galiper
Reassembly
5410 Type:
NOTE: For 2056 type reassembly procedures, see page 19-18.
o Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brako assemblies.. Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleanerto avoid breathing brake dust.. Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping abilhy.. when reusing the pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to pr€vent loss of braking €fficiency.
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid do€s contaci the psint, wash it oft imme"diately with water.
. Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all passag€s whh comp.€ssed air.. Betore reassembling, check that all parts are free ol dust and othor toreign particlos.
. Replace parts wilh new ones whenever specified to do so.. Make sure no dirt or other toreign matt€r is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.. Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non.Honda brake tluid can cause corrosion and decresse thelife of th€ system.
NOTE:
. Coat the piston, piston seal, and caliper bore with clean brake fluid.. Replace all rubber parts with new ones whenever disassembled.
z_..=-.q8! .9!,H: Use recommended rubber grease in the caliper seal set.
-.61' use recommended seal grease in the catiper seal set.
BRAKE PADSPIN BOOTSReplace.
OUTER PAD SHIM
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BLEED SCREWS N.m (0.9 kgt.m, 6.5 tbf.ftl
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PAD RETAINERS
CALIPER BRACKET
WEAB INDICATOR
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tw tfi lJlWEAB rNDrcAroR \J I Ilnsrall inner pad with lAVirs weat indicatot !pwatd/,.
CALIPER BRACKEI MOUNTING BOLT108 N.m {11.0 kgt m,80lbf.ft)
PISTON BOOTReplace.
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PISTON SEALReplace.
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CALIPER BODY