1997 HONDA CIVIC Low oil

MaintenanceBack-up Light Switch
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Transmission Oil
NOTE: Check the oil with the engine OFF. and the vehi-
cle on level ground.
1. Remove the oil filler plug, then check the level and
condition of the oil.
OIL FILLER PLUGia4 N.m {{.5 kgf'm,Proper Level33 tbtfrl
The oil level must be up to the filler hole. lf it is
below the hole, add oil until it runs out, then rein-
stall the oil filler plug.
lf the transmission oil is dirty, remove the drain plug
and drain the oil.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer. and refill
the transmission oil to the proper level.
NOTE: The drain plug washer should be replaced at
every oil change.
Reinstallthe oilfiller plug with a new washer.
Oil Capacity
2.2 f {2.3 US. qt, 1.9 lmp. qtl at oil change.
2.3 f {2./f US. qt. 2.0 lmp. qt} at overhaul.
Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shift-
ing because it does not contain the proper addi-
tives.
OIL FILLER PLUGila N.m {4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbt'ftl
Replace.
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Replacement
NOTE: To check the back-up light switch, see section 23.
1. Disconnect the connector, then remove the back-up
light switch connector from the connector clamp.
2. Remove the back-up lighr switch.
AACK.UP25 N.m 12.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf'tt)Replace.
lnstall the new washer and the back-up light switch.
Check the transmission oil level.4.

Transmission Assembly
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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.
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8 x 1 .25 mm22Nm12.2kgl'm,
LOWER RADIATORHOSE CLAMP
16 rbtft)
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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.
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Refer to the drawing below for transmission disassembly/reassembly.
Clean all the parts thoroughly in solvent and dry with compressed air.
I Luoricate att the pans with oil before reassembly.
NOTE:
. This transmission uses no gaskets between the majorhousings; use liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0001 or08718-0003)
(see page '13-93).
. Always clean the magnet @ whenever the transmission housing is disassembled.
. Inspect all the bearings for wear and operation.
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Mainshaft Thrust Clearance
Adjustment
1. Remove the 72 mm thrust shim and oil guide platefrom the transmission housing.
4.
TFANSMISSIONHOUSING
72 mm THRUST SH|M
TRAt{SMtSStONHOUSINGOIL GUIOE PLATE
lnstall the 3rd/4th synchro hub. spacer collar,5thsynchro hub. spacer, and ball bearing on the main_shaft, then install the above assembly in the trans_mission housing.
lnstall the washe[ on the mainshaft,
Measure distance @ between the end of the trans-mission housing and washer.
NOTE;
. Use a straight edge and vernier caliper.. Measure at three locations and average the read_ing.ENO otlnA sMtsstoNHOUSINGMAINSHAFT
3RD/irTH SYNCHRO HUB
SPACCR COLLAR
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AALL BEARING
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5. Measure distance @ between the end of the clutchhousing and bearing inner race.
NOTE;
. Use a straight edge and depth gauge.. Measure at three locations and average the read-ings.
Select the prcpet 72 mm thrust shim from the chartby using the formula below.
NOTE: Us€ only one 72 mm thrust sntm.
Shim Selection Formula:
From the measurements you made in steps 4 and 5:. Add distance O lstep 5) to distance @ (step 4).
. From this number, subtract 0.93 (which is themidpoint of the flex range of the clutch housingbearing spring washer).
. Take this number and compare it to the availableshim sizes in the chart.
{For example)
B;2.39
+ C: 0.22- 0.93
2.61 = 1.68
Try the 1.68 mm (0.0661 in) shim.
INNER RACE ot EALL BEARING

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15. Install the reverse change holder.
6x1.0mm'15 N.m 11.5 kgim, 11 lblftl
Instsll the oil guide plate and the 72 mm thrust shim
into the transmission housing.
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18.
Install the oil gutter plate.
Bend the hook of the oil gutter plate, then install the
16 mm sealing bolt.
NOTE: Apply liquid gasket {P/N 08718 - 0001 or
08718 - 0003) to the threads.
16 mm SEALING BOLT29 N.m t3.0 kgl'm, 22 lbt'ft}
Apply liquid gasket to the surface of the transmis-
sion housing as shown'
NOTE:
. Use liquid gasket (P/N 087'18 - 0001 or
08718 - 00031.
. Remove the dirty oilfrom the sealing surface'
. lf 5 minut€s have passed after applying liquid
gasket, reapply it and assemble the housings'
. Allow it to cure at least 20 minutes after assem-
blv bsfore fitling the transmission with oil'
19.
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--- Liqui.l gask€t

Automatic Transmission
Special Tools ......... .....'."".'-.-.' 14'2
Description .,....................-...... 14-3
power Flow ......,................. 14"6
Elestronic Control System .... . ................'..'.'.. 14-13
Hvdraulic Control .....'......" 1'l-19
Hydraulic F|ow...... .'.'.".'....11-21
Lock-up System '............ ... t/t'33
Electrical System
Component Locations....,.............'......'.............'.,. 14'39
PCM Circuit Diagram
lA/T Control Syst€m: '96 - 98 Models) .........'.. 1/t-40
PCM Tarminal Volt8ge/Measuring Condhions
{'96 - 98 ModeblA/T Control System ............
PCM Circuit Disgram(A/T Conlrol System: '99 - 00 Modsls) '..........' 14-44
PCM Terminal Voltage/Measuring Conditions('99 - 00 Models)A/T Control System ...
Troubleshooting Proceduros ....
Symptom-to-ComPonent Chari
Efectricaf SFiem - '96 - 98 Models '..-.-..."'.'..11-52
Eloqtrical System -'99 - 00 Modols ... .........". 1+54
EleclricatTroubl$hooting ('96 - 98 Models)
Valve Body
Repair .................... ........'.... 14-139
Valve
Assembly
ATF Pump
1,1-1i10
Inspection ...........'.......... 14-141
Main Valvs Body
Disass€mbf y/lnspoction/R.sssembly .'.'.'.'.. -. -. 1 1-1 12
Secondsry Valve BodY
Disa$embfy/lnspoction/Rsassembly ......'.'.'.'. 11-111
Regulator Valve Body
Disa$embly/lnspoction/Rea3sembly ..........'... 14-1{5
Servo Body
Disassombly/lnsp€ction/Reassembly .".'........ 14-146
Lock-up Valv6 Body
Dis$s.mbf y/ln3poction/Rea$embly .'.. -. -..'.'.' 1 1-1 17
Mainsh!ft
Dkassembly/lnep€ction Reassembly ..'...'........ 14'148
Inspoction .............'..........'. l it-149
Countsrshaft
Disa$embly/lnspeqtion/Rea3sembly .......'...'.. 1a-l51
Dba$ombly/Re$s.mblY11-152
til-46
I rl-48
Troubleshooting Flowcharts
Electrical Troubleshooting ('9!t - 00 Models)
Troublsshooting Flowchart3
Lock-up Control Solenoid vslvo A/B AssemblY
RePlacoment
Shift Cont.ol Solenoid Valve A/B A3sembly
Inspestion
Ona-way Clutch
Disassembh/lrupoction/Rca$embly .. "'........ l4-155
Clutch
lllustlttcd Ind.x {A48A, B4RA Transmlssion) ..' 14-156
tustr.tod Index (MrnA Transmi$ionl ............ til-158
...................... 14-153
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14-56
1+81'
14-105
1+105
Replacoment ......
Mainshaft/Countorshaft Spo€d Sonsors
Replacemsnt ......'."'........... lit'108
Hydraulic System
Symptom-to-Componeni Chart
Hydraulic Sydemr+109
t4-113
1+116
11-117
Rea$emblY
14-106 Difforrr ial
llhdraied Index........ t4-156
B.ckhrh ln3poction. 14-167
Boaring Roplacemont..-..........11-167
..... 14-108 Diftrrsniial Carrior Repl8cemeni .'.-.............'...' lil-168
Oil Sall Romovalt4-t 59
Oil Soal ln3tallstion/Sidc Clearance'......'.....'... 1'l'169
Torqua Convertcr Housing Boarings
Mlin3haft Besring/Oil Scal Roplac.ment ."..'.. lil-172
Counio6hatt Betring R.plscem.nt ..'...... ....... 14-173
Test.....,......14-106
14-107
14-160
11-162
11-171
11-175
Replacement
Test .....,.,..........
Road Te3t
Linear Solenoid AsssmblY
Stall Speed
lllustrated Indax
Transmission/End Cover'. ....
Transmission Hou3ing,.............'.'......'....""..-.-.. 11-128
Torque Conve.ter Housing/Valvo Body ........... 14-130
End Cover
14-itB Park Stop
1+119 In3pection/Adiustmsnt...'......'.'............'...."""'14-175
Transmbgion
Reassombly
11-122 Torquo Convertet/Drivr Plsie ............'.'............'.. . l4-182
Transmission
11.726 Inrtallation
Tranlmission Housing Boarings
Msinsh.ft /CounteEhaft Bearings
B!pltcomgnt
Rcvo.3s ldlor Gear
lnrtallation
Cooler Flushing ..
Shift Cabls
Test
Fluid Level
Checkin9 .........."..'.'.....
Changing
Pressure Testing
Transmission
Transmission
Rgmoval ..
lil-176
.'..........'.'.'..... 1'l-183
.... lil-187
11-132Adiustmont
RemovaUlnttallation1,1-190
lit-191Transmisgion Housing
Removal ... '.'...... ......'..... 14-l3il
Tolque Convgrter Housing/valvs Body
Rsmoval .........,...... ............. 14-136
Valve CaDs
Description .......'................. t 4'138
Shift lndicator Panel
Adiu3tmant ..'.................. 14-192
ATF Coolor Hoses
Connection ..,............,.,....... l'l-192
Shift Lever .,........

Special Tools
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07GAB - PF50101
07GAE - PG40200 or
OTGAE - PG4O2OA
07HAC - PK4010A
07JAD - PH80101
07JAD - PH80200
07LAE - PX40100
07PM - 0010100
07sM - 0010004
OTMAJ - PY4O1 1A
07MAJ - PY40120
07406 - 0020400
07406 - 0070300
07736 - A010004
07746 - 0010500
07746 - 0010600
07746 - 0030100
07749 - 0010000
07947 - 611501
Mainshaft Holder
Clutch Spring Compressor Bolt Assembly
Housing Puller
Driver Attachment
Pilot, 26 x 30 mm
Clutch Spring Compresso. Attachmenr
SCS Service Connector
Backprobe Set
IVT Oil Pressure Hose, 2210 mmAy'T Oil Pressure Hose, Adapter
Ay'T Oil Pressure Gauge Set dpanelA,/T Low Pressure Gauge WpanelAdjustable Bearing Pulter, 25 - 40 mmAftachment, 62 x 68 mm
Aftachment, 72 x 75 mmDriver 40 mm l.D.
Driver
Driver Attachment, 68 mm
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14-133, 180
14-160, 163
14-135
14-171
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14-160, 163
14-49
14-50, 113
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14-119'14-1 19
14-172,173
14-172,'t73,114
14-172,174
14-153, 167. 169, 170
1+17 1 , 17 2, 173, 17
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Pressure Testing
@I While testing, be caroful of th€ rotating front wheels.
. Make sure lifts, iacks, and satoty stands are placod properly (see section 1)'
CAUTION:
. Beforo iesting, be sure the transmission fluid is tilled to tho proper level'
. Warm up tho engine before testing'
1. Raise the vehicle (see section 1).
2. Warm up the engine, then stop the engine and connect a tachometer'
3. Connect the oil pressure gauges to each inspection hole.
TOROUE: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf'm, 13 lbnft)
cAUTloN: connact the oil pressuro gauges securely; be suro not to allow dust and other foreign Parlicles to entel
the inspestion holos'
A/T OIL PRESSURE GAUGESET w/PANEL07t06 - 0020400
A/T LOW PRESSURE GAUGE
SET WPANEL07406 - 0070300
A/T OIL PRESSURE HOSEADAPTER07Mru - PY0120(4 requiJedl
A/T OIL PBESSURE HOSE
2210 mmOTMAJ - PY4{)llA
14 roquircdl
Start the engine, and measure the respective ptessure as follows'
a Line Pressure
. 1st Clutch Pressure
. 2nd,3rd and 4th Clutch Pressure
Install a new washer and the sealing bolt in the inspection hole. and tighten to the specified torque'
TOROUE: l8 N.m (1.8 kgf'm,13lbf'ft)
NOTE: Do not reuse old sealing washers; always replace washers'
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