1997 HONDA CIVIC Disc

Transmission
Removal
@. Mako suro lifts. iacks, and satety stands are placod
properly, and hoi3t bracket are attached to lhe cor-
rect position on the engine {see soction 1}.
. Apply parking brake and block r€ar wheels so tha
vehicle will not roll off stands and fall on you while
working undor it.
CAUTION: Use tender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal from
the battery, then remove the positive (+)terminal.
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
1.
assembly.
3. Remove the starter cables and cable holder from
the starter motor.
STARTER CABLE
STARTER MOTOR
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4, Disconnect the solenoid harness connector, the drivepulley speed sensor connector, and the ground cable
terminals.
DRIVE PULI.-EYSPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
SOLENOIO HARNESSCONNECTOR
Remove the clip, then separate the shift cable from
the control lever,
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the shift cable.
WASHER
WASHER
GROUND CABLE
GROUND CAELE
CONTROL LEVER
S}IIFT CABLE

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6. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connec-
tor, the driven pulley speed sensor connector, and
the secondary gear shaft speed sensor connector.
SECONDARY GEARSHAFT SPEEDORIVEN PULLEY
SPEED SENSORCONNECTORSENSOR
7. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
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8. Remove the drain plug, and drain th€ CVT fluid
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.
CAUTION: While installing the drain plug' bo 3ur.
nol io allow du3l 8nd other toreign particles to
enter into th€ trsnsmi$ion.
DRAIN PLUG18 x 1.5 rnm(, N.m (5.0 kgfm, 36 lbf'ft|
9. Remove the splash shield.
SEALING WASHERReplaco.

6) TRANSMISSION HOUSING GASKET Replace'
@ DOWEL PIN
@) ATF FEED PIPE
@ o-RING Replace.
60 o-RING Replace.
@) DRIVE PULLEY SPEED SENSOR
@ TRANSMISSION HANGER
@ SNAP RING
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@ SALL BEARING
6J RING GEAR6D SNAP RING
@ aevense aRlxe rND PLATE Selective part
@ REVERSE BRAKE DISC
@ REVERSE BRAKE PLATE
@ DISC SPRING6} THNUST WASHER
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@ THRUST WASHER
@ GARRIER ASSEMBLY
@ THRUST WASHER
@ THRUST NEEDLE BEARING
@} SUN GEAR
@ SEALING RING REPIACE'
@ NEEDLE BEARING
@ INPUT SHAFT
@ NEEDLE BEARING
@ SEALING RING FEPIACE'
@ SEALING RING {RUBBERI Replace'
@ ATF FEED PIPE
O END COVER
O ATF FEED PIPE
O DOWEL PIN
@ O-RING Replace.G) FEED PIPE FLANGE
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@ SHIFT CABLE BRACKET
c) BREATHER CAP
@ oll- SEAL Replace.
@ CONTROL LEVER
G LoCK WASHER Replace.(D secololaY ceaR SHAFT SPEED sENsoR
o) onvel put-uv sPEED SENSOR
@ O-RING Replace.(O SNAP RING6 rnmrsutsstoru xouslNc oRlvEN PULLEY
SHAFT ROLLER BEARING
@ END COVER GASKET REPIACE'
@ o-RING Replace
6o mnruulL vnLVe goDY LINE A
64 MANUAL VALVE BODY LINE B
@ O-RING Replace.
@ DETENT SPRING
O ATF FEED PIPE
@ O-RING Replace.
@ MANUAL VALVE EODY
@ DOWEL PIN
@ r'rllull valve goDY SEPARAToR PLATE
6D SNAP RING
@t roRwlno cturcx ASSEMBLY
@ o-RING Replace
@ SNAP RINGo3 spnlruc aetlrupn/RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY
@ nevense ennr eBtottt
@ o-RING Feplace.
@ SNAP RING RE'AINER
@ ATF FEED PIPE
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TOROUE SPECIFICATIONS
6x1.0mm
6x1.0mm
8 x 1.25 mm
8 x 1.25 mm
8 x 1.25 mm
12 N.m (1.2 kgf'm,8.7 lbf'ft)
14 N.m {1.4 kgf'm, 10 lbift)
37 N.m (3.8 kgf'm, 27 lbf'ft)
26 N.m (2.7 kgf'm,20 lbf'ft)
29 N.m (3.0 kgf'm, 22 lbf'ft)
6B
8B
8F
8G
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End Cover/lntermediate Housing
Removal
NOTE:
. Cleanall parts in solvent or carburetor cleansr, and drywith compressed air,. Blow out all passages.
. When removing the end cover/intermediate housing, replacs the following parts:- O-rings- End cover gasket- Transmission housing gasket- Sealing rings- Sealing washers
8 x 1 .25 mm BOLT
REVERSE BRAKE
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END PLATE
6 x 1.0 mm BOLT
Dtsc
PLATE
DISC SPRING
SNAP
THRUST
END COVERGASXETFeplac€.25x31 mmSelective part
RING GEAR
THRUST WASHER
THRUSI NEEDLEBEARING
THRUST WASHER
CARRIER ASSEMBLY
THRUST WASHER
THRUST NEEDLEBEARING
SUN GEAR
INPUT SHAFT
SNAP RING
CLUTCH ENDPLATE
sNAP /R|NG I
8 x 1.25 mm BOLT
TRANSMISSTONHOUSING GASKETReplace.
DOWEL PIN
INIERMEDIATEHOUSING ASSEMSLY
FORWARD CLUTCHASSEMBLY
SEALING RING (RUBBER}
Replace.
SNAP RING
o.BINGReplace.
SNAP RINGRETAINER
SPRING RETAINER/RETURN SPRINGS
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HOUSING

l.
1.
2.
Remove the end cover {three 6 mm bolts, eleven 8
mm bolts).
Remove the manualvalve body lines A and B
3. Remove the snap ring securing the ring gear, then
remove the thrust shim and the ring gear'
4. Remove the snap ring securing the reverse brake
discs and plates, then remove the reverse brake end
plate. brake discs, brake plates, and disc spring'
5. Remove the carrier with the thrust washers and the
thrust needle bearing from the forward clutch
6. Remove the sun gear and the input shaft as a sub
assembly bY Pulling it
The sun gear is press fitted tightly into input shaft'
7. Remove the snap ring securing the forward clutch,
and remove the snap ring securing the forward clutch
end plate, then remove the forward clutch end plate'
8. Reinstall the carrier on the forward clutch, then
secure the carrier with the snap ring on the forward
clutch end Plate.
9. Remove the forward clutch and carrier assembly
together.
'10. lnstall the special tool to remove the snap ring
securing the reverse brake return spring retainer as
snown.
REVERSE BBAKESPRING COMPRESSOR07TAE - PaV0110
11. Compress the return springs. then remove the snap
ring
CAUTION: lf the spring retainer tab is on the
rsverse braks piston, tho spting letainer may be
damaged. Be surs the spring letainer tab is not on
the piston.
SPfiING FETAIiGRTAB
Remove the special tool, then remove the spring
retainer/return spring assembly.
Remove the sealing bolt securing the reverse brake
pressure insPection hole.
Apply air pressure to the inspection hole to remove
the reverse brake Piston
12.
13.
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SPBING REYAINER/RETURiI SPRIiIGASSEMALY
REVERSE BNAXEPISTON
o-RrllcsReplace.
FCVERSE BRAKEPRESSURE INS?ECTK)NHOtl
SEALINGWASHERReplace.
8 x 1.25 mm18 N.m 11.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ttl
Remove the snap ring retainer from the drive pulley
shaft.
Remove the manual valve body (five bolts)'
Remove the roller and push the control shaft assem-
bly toward the outside of the transmission housing,
then remove the intermediate housing (four bolts)'
SPECIAL TOOL
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Forward Clutch
l.lllustrated Index
CLUTCH PISTON
CLUTCHORUM
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DISC SPRING
CLUTCH END PLATE
SNAP RING
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Forward Clutch
Disassembly
1. Remove the snap ring, then remove the clutch endplate, clutch discs, and plates.
SNAP RING
2. Remove the disc spring.
tCLUTCH DRUM
OISC SPRING
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SPRING RETAINES
3. Install the specialtools as shown.
CLUTCH SPRINGCOMPRESSORBOLT ASSEMBLYo7R{E-PG402OO
CLUTCH SPRINGCOMPRESSORATTACHMENT07LAE - PX40100
CLUTCH SPRINGCOMPRESSORATTACHMENT07LAE - PXa0100 or07HAE - P150100
CAUTION: lf €ither ond of the sp€cial tool is sst overan aroa of the spring retainer which is unsupportedby th€ retum spring, the rotainer may be damaged.
Be sure the spccial tool is adiusted to hava tull con-taqt with the sp.ing retainer.
SPECIAL TOOL
Do not B€t here.

Forward Clutch
Reassembly {cont'd)
9. Install the disc spring.
NOTE: Installthe disc spring in the direction shown.
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11.
Soak the clutch discs thoroughly in CW Fluid for a
minimum of 30 minutes.
Starting with a clutch plate. alternately install the
clutch plates and discs. Install the clutch end plate
with flat side toward the disc.
NOTE: Before installing the plates and discs, make
sure the inside of the clutch drum is free of dirt or
other toreign matter.
CLUTCH END PLATEInstall in this dir€ction.
10.
DISC SPRING
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12. Installthe snap ring.
13. Verify that the snap ring end gap is correct.
SNAP RING
CLUTCH
Minimum 7.9 mm (0.31 ini