1997 HONDA CIVIC plastic

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
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OUTBOARD JOINT

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Disassembly
'1.
2.
Place the gearbox in a vise with a soft jaws, then
clamp the gearbox at the mount bracket or gear
housing.
CAUTION: Be carcful not to distort the gear hous-
in9 by clamping it too iight in the vise incorrectly.
Remove the tie-rod end and locknut.
Remove the boot bands and tie-rod clips. Pull the
bogts away from the ends of the gearbox.
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TIE.ROD CLIP
4. Hold the steering rack with one wrench, and
unscrew the rack end with another wrench.
CAUTION: Be caleful not to damagc the rack sur'
facs with the wrench.
STEERING RACK ENO
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7.
Push the right end of the rack back into the cylinder
housing so the smooth surface that rides against
the seal won't be damaged.
Loosen the locknut, and remove the rack guide
screw.
Remove the disc washer, spring and rack guide
from the gear housing.
RACK GUIOE
SPRING
8.
9.
LOCKNUT RACK GUIDE SCREW
Remove the pinion dust seal and the 35 mm snap
nng.
Hold the pinion shatt with a vise securely
Remove the pinion by tapping evenly around the
flanged section of the gearbox with a plastic ham-
met.
CAUTION: Do not tap on tho steering rack.
NOTE| Do not reuse the removed pinion.
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PINION DUST SEALReplace.
SNAP RING,35 mm
STEERING PINIONFeplace.
DISC WASHER

Steering Column
Inspection
NOTE: The tilt steering column type is shown; the con-
ventional steering column is similar except for the tilt
mechantsm.
Check the steering column ball bearing and the steer-ing joint bearings for play and proper movement. lf
there is noise or if there is excessive play, replace the
steering column as an assembly.
Check the retaining collar for damage. lf it is dam-
aged, replace the retaining collar.
Check the absorbing plates, absorbing plate
and sliding capsules for distonion or breakage.
Replace the steering column as an assembly
are distorted or broken.
COLUMN BALL
ABSORBING PLATE GUIDES
guides
if they
SLIDING
BEARINGS
TILT LOCK BOLTTighten the lock bolt withthe tilt lever raised.
This part is attachodto the column bracketwith the plastic injections.
1.Move the tilt lever from the loose position to lockposition 3 to 5 times; then measure the tilt leverpreload l0 mm {0.4 in) from the end ofthe tilt lever.
Preload: 70 - 90 N (7 - 9 kgf. 15 - 20 lbf)
lf the measurement is out of the specification,
adjust the pfeload using the following procedures.
a. Loosen the tilt lever, and set the steering column
in the neutral position.
b. Remove the 6 mm lock bolt and remove the stop.
c. Adjust the preload by turning the tilt lock bolt left
or flgnr.
d. Pull up the tilt lever to the uppermost position and
install the stop. Check the preload again. lf the
measurement is still out of specification, repeat
the above procedures "a" through "c" to adjust.
CAUTION: Be caretul not to loosen tho tilt lever
when installing the stop or tightening the 6 mm
lock bolt.
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10 mm (0.4 inl
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgl.m,7 lbf.ft)

Power Steering Pump
Disassembly (cont'dl
2.
't.Drain the fluid from the pump.
Hold the steering pump in a vise with soft jaws,
hold the pulley with the special tool, and remove
the pulley nut and pulley.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the pump
housing with the iaws of the vise and extension bar.
UNIVERSAL HOLDER
Loosen the flow control valve cap with a hex wrench
and remove it.
4. Remove the O-ring, flow control valve and spring.
5. Remove the inlet joint and O-ring.
6. Remove the pump cover and pump cover seal.
7. Remove the outer side plate, pump cam ring, pump
rotor, pump vanes, side plate and O-rings.
8. Remove the snap ring, then remove the sub-valve
from the pump housing.
9. Remove the circlip, then remove the pump drive
shaft by tapping the shaft end with the plastic ham-
mer.
10. Remove the pump seal spacer and pump seal.
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Inspection
Flow Control Valve:
1. Check the tlow control valve for wear. burrs, and
other damage to the edges of the grooves in the
vatve,
FLOWCONTROL VALVE
Check fordamage to edges.
Inspect the bore the flow control valve for scratches
or wear.
Slip the valve back in the pump, and check that it
moves in and out smoothly.
lf OK, go on step 4; if not, replace the pump as an
assembly. The flow control valve is not available
separately.
Attach a hose to the end of the valve as shown.
FLOW CONTROL VALVE TIOSE
4.

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20, Remove the cotter pin from the lower arm ball joint
castle nut. and remove the nut.
COTTER.PINReplace.On reassembly,bend the cotter Pan
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CASTLE NUT12 x 1.25 mm49 - 59 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgl m,36-,13 lbf'ft|
BALL JOINT REMOVER, 28 mm
07MAC - SL00200
21. lnstall a 12 mm hex nut onto 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 ball joint remover.
22. Use the special tool as shown on page l8-12 to sep-
arate the ball ioint and lower arm.
NOTE; lf necessary, apply penetrating type lubri-
cant to loosen the ball joint.
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25.
26.
Remove the cotter pin from the upper ball joint cas-
tle nut, and remove the nut.
12 mm HEX NUT 07MAC - SL00200
lnstall the 12 mm hex nut onto 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
mlght be damaged by the ball joint remover'
Use the special tool as shown on page l8-12 to sep-
arate the ball joint and knuckle.
NOTE: lf necessary, apply penetrating type lubri
cant to loosen the ball joint.
Putl the knuckte outward and remove the driveshaft
outboard joint from the knuckle by tapping the drive-
shaft end with a plastic hammer, then remove the
knuckle.KNUCKLE
'12 x 1.25 mm39 - 47 N.m
14.0 - 4.8 kgf m,29 - 35 tbf.ft)
Check for damage.

\:Outer Handle Replacement
NOTE: Raise the glass fully.
'1. Remove:
. Door panel
. Plastic cover (see page 2o-21
2. Pull out the retainer cliP.
6x1.omm Ii.e N.. tr.o rgf.-, I7.2 rbr.fi) ,2
C3.
CYLINDER PROTECTOR
LOCK CYLINDEB
RETAINERCLIP
Remove the bolts, then remove the cylinder protec-
tor, lock cylinder and outer handle.
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CYLINDER
LOCK CYLINDER
CYLINDER ROD
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4. Pull out the outer handle. Pry the outer handle rod
out of its joint using diagonal cutters
NOTE:
a To ease reassembly, note location @ of the outer
handle rod on the joint before disconnecting it.
. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod.
o Use a shop towel to protect the opening in the
ooor.
OUTER HANDLEROD
DIAGONALCUTTERS
SHOPTOWEL
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE: Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
BUSHINGReplace.
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Doors
Latch Replacement
NOTE: Baise the glass fully.
1. Remove:
. Door panel (see page 20-4)
. Plastic cover (see page 20-2). Outer handle (see page 20-5)
Remove the bolt, then move the center lower channel
forwa rd.
Disconnect the connector, and detach the harness
clip from the door. Bemove the latch through the
hole in the door.
NOTE: Take care not to bend the inner handle rod,
outer handle rod, cylinder rod and lock rod.
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6 x 't.0 mm8 N.m (0.8 kgt m,6 tbf.ftl
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the inner handle rod and connector
are connected properly.
. Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
LOCK ROO
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'1.
Glass/Regulator Replacement
Removel
o Door panel (see page 20-4)
. Plastic cover (see page 20-2l,
Carefully move the glass until you can see the bolts,
then remove them. Carefully pull the glass out
through the window slot.
NOTE: Take care not to drop the glass inside the door.
>i Bolt loc.tions,2
fi s'r.o-. iClb9.8 N.m 11.0 kst m,l
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GLASS
REGULATOR

Doors
Rear Door Index
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OUTERWEATHERSTRIP
INNERWEATHERSTRIP
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