1997 HONDA CIVIC plastic

Mainshaft Thrust ShimI
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Adjustment (cont'dl
b.Attach the mainshaft holder to the mainshaft asfollows:
NOTEI
. Back-out the mainshaft holder bolt and loosen
the two hex bolts.
. Fit the holder over the mainshaft so its lip istoward the transmission.
. Align the mainshaft holder's lip around thegroove at the inside of the mainshaft splines,then tighten the hex bolts.
MAINSHAFT HOLOERBOLT
MAINSIIAFTHOLDER07GAJ-PG20110
d.
Seat the mainshaft fully by tapping on the end witha plastic hammer.
Thread the mainshaft holder bolt in until it just
contacts the wide surface of the mainshaft base.
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e. Zero a dial gauge on the end ofthe mainshaft.
MAINSHAFT HOLDER07cAJ_PG20110
Turn the mainshaft holder bolt clockwise: stop turn,ing when the dial gange has reached its maximummovement. The reading on the dial gauge is theamount of mainshaft end olav.
CAUTION: Turning the mainshaft holder bolt morethan 60 degre€s after the needle ot the dial gauge
stops moving may damage the iransmission.
lf the reading is within the standard. the clearance iscorrecl.
lf the reading is not within the standard, recheck theshim thickness.
Standard: 0.11 - 0.18 mm {0.00it - 0.007 in}
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Transmission Assembly
Removal(cont'd)
14. Remove the driveshafts and the intermediate shaft(see section 16).
NOTE: Coat all precision the finished surfaces with
clean engine oil or grease. Tie plastic bags over the
driveshaft ends,
Remove the bolt, then disconnect the change elden-
sion.
Remove the clip and the spring pin, then disconnectthe change rod.
8x22mmSPRING PINCLIP Replace.
15.
13-50
17. Remove the front and the rear engine stiffensrs.
18. Remove the clutch cover.
CLUTCH COVER
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kg{.m,9 tbf.ftl
x 'l .25 mm
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24 N.m {2.4 kgt m,17 rbt ftl

72 mm Thrust Shim
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Part NumberThickness
23931 - P21 0000.60 mm {0.0236 in}
23932-P21 -0000.63 mm 10.0248 in)
c23933 P21 - 0000.66 mm (0.0260 in)
D23934 - P21 0000.69 mm (0.0272 in)
E2393s-P21-0000.72 mm (0.0283 in)
F23936-P21 -0000.75 mm (0.0295 in)
G23937 -P21-O000.78 mm (0.0307 in)
23938-P21 -0000.81 mm (0.0319 in)
23939-P21 -0000.84 mm (0.0331 in)
J23940-P21 -0000.87 mm (0.0343 in)
K23941 P21 - 0000.90 mm (0.0354 ini
L23942 - P21 0000.93 mm (0.0366 in)
23943-P21 -0000.96 mm 10.0378 in)
N23944 - P21 -0000.99 mm (0.0390 in)
o23945 - P21 0001.02 mm (0.0402 in)
P23946 - P21 0001.05 mm (0.0413 in)
o23947 - P2l 0001.08 mm (0.0425 in)
R23948-P21 -0001.'1 'l mm (0.0437 in)
S23949 - P21 0001.14 mm (0.0449 in)
T23950 - P21 0001.17 mm (0.0461 in)
23951 - P21 -0001.20 mm (0.0472 in)
23952 - P21 -0001.23 mm (0.0484 in)
23953-P21 -0001.26 mm (0.0496 in)
X23954-P21 -0001.29 mm (0.0508 in)
23955 - P21 -0001.32 mm (0.0520 in)
z23956-P21 -0001.35 mm (0.0531 in)
23957-P21 -0001.38 mm 10.0543 in)
AB23958 - P21 -0001.41 mm (0.0555 in)
AC23959 P21 - 0001.44 mm {0.0567 in)
23960 - P21 0001.47 mm (0.0579 in)
AE23961 - P21 -0001.50 mm {0.0591 in)
23962 P21 - 0001.53 mm {0.0602 in)
AG23963-P21 -0001.56 mm (0.0611in)
AH23964-P21 -0001.59 mm {0.0626 in)
23965-P21 -000'1.62 mm {0.0638 in)
23965-P21 - 0001.65 mm (0.0650 in)
AK23967-P21 -0001.68 mm {0.0661 in)
23968 - P21 -0001.71 mm 10.0673 in)
23969 P21 - 0001.74 mm {0.0685 in)
AN23970-P21 -0001.77 mm {0.0697 in)
AO23971 - P21 -0001.80 mm (0.0709 in)
7. lnstallthe thrust shim selected and oil guide plate in
the transmission housing.
72 mm THRUSTOIL GUIDE PLATE
TRANSMISSIONHOUSING
8. Install the spring washer and washer on the ball
beaflng.
NOTE:
. Clean the spring washer, washer and thrust shim
throughly before installation.
. Install the spring washer, washer and thrust
shim properlY.
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lnstallthe mainshaft in the clutch housing.
Place the transmission housing over the mainshaft
and onto the clutch housing.
Tighten the clutch and transmission housings with
several 8 mm bolts.
NOTE: lt is not necessary to use sealing agent
between the housings.
8 x 1.25 mm
27 N.m (2.8 kgf.m. 20 lbf'ft)
Tap the mainshaft with a plastic hammer.
(cont'd)
9.
10.
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12.
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Mainshaft Thrust Clearance
Adjustment (cont'd)
13. Check the thrust clearance in the manner describedoetow.
CAUTION: Measuremenl should be made at roomtempetature.
a. Slide the mainshaft base over the mainshaft.
MAINSHAFT EASE07GAJ - PG20.130
b. Attach the mainshaft holder to the mainshaft asfollows:
NOTE:
. Back-out the mainshaft holder bolt and loosenthe two hex bolts.. Fit the holder over the mainshaft so its lip istowards the transmission.. AIign the mainshaft holder.s Iip around thegroove at the inside of the mainshaft splines,then tighten the hex bolts.
MAINSHAFT HOLOERBOLT
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c. Seat the mainshaft fully by tapping its end with aplastic hammer.
d. Thread the mainshaft holder bolt in untjl it justcontacts the wide surface of the mainshaft base.
e. Zero a dial gauge on the end ofthe mainshaft.
f. Turn the mainshaft holder bolt clockwise; stooturning when the dial gauge has reached itsmaxtmum movement. The reading on the dialgauge rs the amount of mainshaft end Dlav.
CAUTION: Turning tho mainshaft holder boltmore than 60 degrees after the needle of the dialg€uge stops moving may damage the transmis_ston.
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g. lf the reading is within the standard, the clear-ance is correct.
lf the reading is not within the standard. recheckthe shim thickness.
Standard: 0.11 - O.18 mm {0.004 - 0.007 in}
DIAL GAUGE

Transmission
Removal(cont'd)
'10. Remove the cotter pins and castle nuts, th€n separatethe balljoints from the lower arms (see section 1gl.
DAMPER PINCH BOLT
NUT
FORI(FORK BOLT
11. Remove the right damper fork bolt. th€nright damper fork and dampor.
COTTER PINReplace.
separate
12.
1a
14.
Pry the right and left driveshafts out ofthe differential.
Pull on the inboard joint to remove the right and leftdrivsshafts (see section 16).
Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft onds.
NOTE: Coat all precision finished surfaces with cleanengine oil.
Remove the exhaust pipe A,
NOTE: Dl6YB engine is shown; D16y7 engine issimilar.
t9.
SELF-LOCKING NUTReplace.
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EXHAUST PIPE AMOUNT/BRACKET
17.
18.
16. Remove the shift cable cover. then remove the shiftcable by removing the control lever,
CAUTION: Take car6 not to bond the shift cable.
Remove the right front mounvbracket.
Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the ATF coolerlines. Tufn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses uo toprevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the ATFcooler hosgs and lines.
NOTE: Check for any sign of leakage at the hoseioints.
WASHER

Transmission
Removal (cont'd)
10. Remove the cotte. pins and castle nuts, then separatethe ball joints from the lower arm (see section 1g).
SELF-LOCKING -=V,
NUT \Replace. oitupea rOax
Remove the right damper fork bolt, then separateright damper fork and damper.
Pry the right and left driveshafts out of the differen-tial.
Pull on the inboard joint to remove the right and leftdriveshafts (see section 16).
Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
NOTE: Coat all precision finished surfaces with cleanengine oil.
Remove the exhaust pipe A.
/\<,\CASTLE I{UT COTTERReplac6.
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14.
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SELF.LOCKINGNUTReplace.
SELF.LOCKING NUTReplace.
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EXHAUST PIPE A
19.
'16, Remove the right front mounvbracket,
ATF COOLER HOSE
17. Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the ATF coolerlines. Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses uo toprevent CVT fluid from flowing out, then plug theATF cooler hoses and lines,
NOTE: Check for any sign of leakage at the hosejoints.
18. Remove the engine stiffeners and the flywheel cover.
Remove the eight drive plate bolts one at time whilerotating the crankshaft pullev.
ENGINE STIFFENER

22. Install the shift cable end on the control lever, and
install the shift cable on the shift cable bracket'
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the shift cable'
23. lnstall the clip in the direction shown.
LOCKNUT
SHIFI CABLE 29 N m {3.0 kg{ m, 22lblftl
SHIFT CABLEERACKET
WASHERIPLASTIC)
CONTROL LEVER
24, Connect the solenoid harness connector. the drive
pulley speed sensor connector. and the ground
cable terminals.
6x1.0mm12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m.8,7 rbtft)
GROUND CABLETERMINAL 6x1.0mm
GROUNDTERMINAL
12 N.m {1.2 kgf'm,8.7lbtfrl
DRIVE PULLEYSPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
SOLENOID HARNESS
CONNECTOR
25. Connect the starter motor cable on the starter motor.
and install the cable holder.
NOTE: When installing the staner motor cable. make
sure that the crimped side of the ring terminal is
facing out (see section 23).
STARTEB
BMOUNTING NUT
9 N.m (0.9 kgf m,7 lbf ft)
26. Install all removed connectors and clamps'
27. Install the distributor.
28. Install the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
29.
assemDly.
Refill the transmission with the recommended
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid (see page 14-2991
CAUTION: While filling the CvT Fluid, bs surs not io
allow dust and other fotoign particles to entor into
the transmission.
Connect the battery positive (+) terminal first, then
the negative (-l terminal to the battery'
Check the ignition timing (see section 23).
Start the engine. Set the parking brake, and shift the
transmission through all gears three times Check
shift cable adjustment (see page 14-355).
Check the front wheel alignment (see section 18)
Let the engine reach operating temperature (the
radiator fan comes on) with the transmission in lXl
or E position, then turn it off and check fluid level'
Perform the start clutch calibration procedure on
page 14-293.
Road test as described on pages 14-296 and 14-297
30.
31.
34.
36.
STARTER MOTOR
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Driveshafts
Removal (cont'd)
8. Remove the cotter pin from the lawer arm ball joint
castle nut. and remove the nut.
Install a 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure
that the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end,
or the threaded section of the ball joint pin might be
damaged by the special tool.
Use the special tool as shown in section 18, to sepa-
rate the ball joint and lower arm. Be careful not to
damage the ball joint boot.
NOTE: lf necessary, apply penetrating type lubri,
cant to loosen the ball joint.
Pry the driveshaft assembly with a screwdriver, as
shown, to force the set ring at the driveshaft endpast the groove.
10.
11.
3.5 mm
07MAC - SL00200
SCREWDRIVER
16-4
12. Pull the inboard joint, and remove the driveshaft
from the differential case as an assembly. Do notpull on the driveshaft; the inboard joint may come
apart. Use care when prying out the assembly, andpull it straight to avoid damaging the differential oil
seat.
13. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the driveshaft
outboard joint from the front wheel hub using aplastic hammer.
SCREWDRIVER
DRIVESHAFT