Transmission Assembly
I
Removal
@. Make sure iacks and safety stands are placed prop€dy,
and hoist brackets are atlach€d to correct position on
the enginc.
. Apply parking brake and block rear whosls so car will
nol roll olf stands and lall on you while working under
it.
CAUTION: Use fender covers to svoid damaging painted
surfaces.
1. Disconnect the negative {-) cable first, then the pos-
itive (+) cable from the battery'
Drain transmission oil {see page 13-3).
Remove the intake air tube. intake air duct and air
cleaner housing assembly (see section 5).
Disconnect the starter motor cables, transmission
ground wire and back-up light switch connector.
6x1.0 mm BACK-UP LIGHT
9.8 N.m (1.0 ksf.m, 7.2 lbI.ft) swlTcH CoNNECTOR
8x 1 .25 mm8.8 N.m {0.9 kgt.m,6.5 lbf.ftl
\
ARTER
5. Remove the wire harness clamps.
vssCONNECTOR
6. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connec-
ror.
Remove the clutch line bracket, clutch line clamp,
and slave cvlinder.
CAUTION:
. Do not opsr.te tho clutdh pedal once the 3lavc
cylindor has b6on romoved.
. Tske care not to bend tha clutch lin6.
7.
(cont'd)
13-5
Transmission Assembly
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,
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Removal
@Make sure iacks and safoty stands are placad plop-
erly (3ee section l).
Apply parking braks and block rear wheels so car
will not roll off stands and fall on you while working
under il.
CAUTION: Us6 fonder cove6 to avoid damaging painted
sudaces.
Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery,
then the positive (+l cable.
Drain the transmission oil. then reinstall the drain
plug with a new washer (see page 13-47).
Remove the intake air duct and the air cleaner hous-
ing assembly (see s€ction 5).
Disconnect the back-up light switch connector and
the transmission ground wire.
Remove the lower radiator hose clamp from the
transmission hanger B.
L
8 x 1 .25 mm22Nm12.2kgl'm ,
LOWER RADIATORHOSE CLAMP
16 rbtft)
13-48
7.
Bemove the wire harness clamps.
Disconnect the starter motor cables and the vehicle
speed sensor (VSS) connector.
8 x 1.25 mm8.8 N.m (0.9 kgf.m,6.5 tbtftl
STARTERMOTORCABLES
8. Remove the clutch line bracket and the slav6 cylin-
oer.
NOTE: Do not operate the clutch pedal once the
slave cylinder has been removed.
\J
Mai nshaft/Cou ntershaft
Linear Solenoid AssemblySpeed Sensors
Replacement
1. Remove the mounting bolts and the linear solenoid
assemory.
Clean the mounting surfaceand flu id passages.
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgl m,8.7 tbf.ftl
@
@
GASKET
Clean the mounting surface and fluid passage of the
linear solenoid assembly and transmission housing.
Install a new linear solenoid assembly with a new
gasl(et.
NOTE; Do not pinch the gasket when installing the
linear solenoid; make sure that the gasket is installedproperly in the mounting groove of the linear sole-
noid.
Check the linear solenoid connector for rust, dirt or
oil, and connect it securely,
LINEARSOLENOIDASSEMELY
I
14-108
Replacement
't.
6x128.7
Remove the 6 mm bolt and the countershaft speed
sensor from the right side cover.
COUNTERSI{AFTSPEED SENSOR
O.RINGReplace.
MAINSHAFTSPEEDSENSOR
MAINSHAFT SPEEDSENSOB WAS}IER(D16Y7 enginel
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kgf m,8.7 tbf.ft)
1.0 mmN.m (1.2 kgf.m,rbf ft)
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/,
%/E:)
Remove the 6 mm bolt and the mainshaft sDeed
sensor from the transmission housino.
Replace the O-ring with a new one before installing
the countershaft speed sensor or th€ mainshaft speed
sensor.
NOTE: Installthe mainshaft speed sensor washer on
the mainshaft speed sensor. The mainshaft speed
sensor washer is used on models with the D'|6Y7
engine.
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
14-129
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
Symptom-to-Component Chart
Electrical System -'96 - 98 Models
*: The DTC in parentheses is the code @ indicator light indicates when the Data Link Connector is connected to the HondaPGM Tester.
DTC*O Indicator
LightMILDetection ltemPage
P1790
(3)BlinksONThrottle position sensor14-242
P179'l
(4)BlinksONVehicle speed sensor14-243
P1705
(5)BlinksONAy'T gear position switch (short to groundl't 4-244
P1706
(6)OFFONA/T gear position switch {open)14-246
P0725
(11)BlinksONlgnition coil14-248
P1793
112lBlinksONManifold absolute pressure sensor14-249
P 1870(30)BlinksONShift control linear solenoid14-250
P'1873
(311BlinksONPH-PL control linear solenoid14-25'l
P1879(32)BlinksONStart clutch control linear sotenoid14-252
P1882BlinksONInhibitor solenoid14-253
P1885
(34)BlinksONDrive pulley speed sensor1l-Zb4
P1886(35)BlinksONDriven pulley speed sensor14-255
P1888
(36)BlinksONSecondary gear shaft speed sensor14-256
T to55
(37)BlinksONECM or TCM14-257
P1890
l42lBlinksONShift control system14-259
P1891
(43)BlinksONStart clutch control svstem14-260
14-23a
C O-RING Replace.
e) OIL SEAL RePlace.' FLYWHEEL HOUSING
O flVWneel }|OUSttttG GASKET Replace
6 DIFFERENTTALASSEMELY
@ lrr plsslce uruE ASSEMBLY
O O-RING Replace
@ DOWEL PIN
€) ATF PUMP ASSEMBLY(O DowEL PlN, 18 x 10 mm
O O-RING Replace.o DowEL PlN, 22 x 10 mm
lrr puup oRve cxltttt
iA SNAP RING
f3 fxaUst St|t|l, zz t 28 mm Selective part
Gt lrr punp ontve spaocxer
O PITOT FLANGE
ito nTF purrap ontve SPRoGKET HUB
(O THRUST WASHERS
@ PITOT PIPE BRACKET
O PITOT LUBRICATION PIPE
@ PITOT PIPEt3 OIL SEAL Replace.
Oa SEt AtitC, SO mm Selective Part
o3 lrr passlce ltnE HoLOER ASSEMBLY
6) o-RING Replace.
€) START CLUTCH ATF FEED PIPE
CO O-RING Replace.
€I FEEO PIPE FLANGE
@ SNAP RING
O' CONNECTOR BRACKET
@ BALL BEARING
6} SNAP RING64 COTTER RETAINER6D CoTTERS,25.5 mm selective Part6t stlnt cLutcH asseMsLv
@ secoruomv ontvE GEAR ASSEMBLY
@ o-RINGS Replace
6) DIFFERENTIAL COVER
rO ttaUSr SntU, zs t 35 mm Selective part
@ SECONDARY GEAR SHAFT
@ PARK PAWL SHAFT
@ PARK PAWL SPRING.1i PARK PAWL
@ TONGUED WASHER REPIACE,
@ PARK ROO HOLDER
@ BALL BEARING
@ o-RING Replace.
@ VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
@ OIL SEAL Replace.
ft,
)
TOROUE SPECIFICATIONS
6x1.0mm
8 x 1.25 mm
8 x 1.25 mm
8 x 1.25 mm
12 N.m (1.2 kgnm,8.7 lbf'ft)
22 N.m (2.2 kgf'm. 16lbf'ft)
26 N.m (2.7 kgf'm, 20 lbf'ft)
29 N.m {3.0 kgf'm, 22 lbift)
14-311
)
1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightlY.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safe-
ty stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.3.
l)
WHEEL NUT'108 N.m
18'l N.m 118.5 kgf m, 134lblfti
Replace.NOTEI Before installing the spandle nut, apply
engine oil to the seating surface of the nut After
tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut
shoulder againsl the driveshaft
Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then remove
the nut.
Remove the brake hose mounting bolts.
BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT
I x 1.25 mm12 N.m (1,2 kgtm,8,7 lbf'ftl
6. Remove the caliper mounting bolts and hang the
caliper assembiy to one side
CAUTTON: To prevent accidental damage to the
caliper assembly or brake hoso' use a short piece of
wire to hang the caliPer tlom lhe undelcarriage.
{11 kgf m, 80 lbl.ft)
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m {'11.0 kgtm, 80 lbt.ft)
7. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws.
8.
I x 1.25 mm BOLTS
Screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts into the disc to push it
away from the hub,
NOTE: Turn each bolt two turns at a tame to prevent
cocking the disc excessivelY.
Remove the brake disc from the knuckle.
Check the front hub for damage and cracks.
Remove the wheel sensor from the knuckle (for
vehicles with ABS).
NOTE: Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connec-
tor.
N.m
6 mm BRAKE OISCRETAINING SCREWS9.8 N.m t1.0 kgf.m, 7 lbf'ft)
{'1.0 kgf m,
7 tbf.ft)
10.
11.
MOUNTING
WHEEL
BOLTS9.8 N.m11.0 kgf,m, 7 lbf'ft)(cont'd)