1997 HONDA CIVIC For

1.
7.
lnstall the ATF feed pipe in the transmission hous-
ing, and install the three ATF feed pipes with new
O-rings in the transmission housing,
Install the two dowel pins and new transmission hous-
ing gasket on the transmission housing.
Push the control shaft assembly toward the outside
of the transmission housing, then install the inter-
mediate housing assembly (four bolts).
lnstall the manual valve body separator plate and
the two dowel pins on the intermediate housing,
then install the rnanual valve body with the detent
spring (five bolts).
Put the control shaft assembly back, then install the
roller in the intermediate housing.
lnstall the reverse brake piston in the intermediate
housing.
Install the spring retainer/return spring assembly on
the reverse brake Piston.
NOTE: Installthe return springs on the spring guides
of the reverse brake piston securely
tnstall the special tool to compress the return spring
as shown.
REVERSE BRAKESPRING COMPRESSOR07TAE - P4V0110
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CAUTION: lf the spring retainer tab is on the reverse
brakc piston, the spring rstainer may be damaged'
Be sure the spring retainer tab is not on the piston'
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SPECIALTOOL REVERSEBRAKE
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10.
9.
14.
Compress the return springs, then install the snap
ring in the intermediate housing above the spring
retainer.
Verify that the snap ring end gap is correct'
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Soak the reverse brake discs thoroughly in CVT
Fluid for minimum 30 minutes.
Installthe disc spring on the reverse brake piston'
Starting with a reverse brake plate, alternately
install the reverse brake plates and discs lnstall the
reverse brake end plate, and the snap ring'
Measure the clearance between the reverse brake
end plate and the top disc with a dial indicator' Zero
the dial indicator with a reverse brake end plate
lowered, and lift it up to the snap ring The distance
that the reverse brake and plate moves is the clear-
ance between the reverse end plate, and the top
disc.
NOTE: Take measurements in at least three places'
and use the average as the actual clearance'
STANDARD: 0.45 - 0.75 mm (0.018 - 0'030 in)
{cont'd)
11.
12.
13.

Transmission
16.
Reassembly (cont'dl
21.
17.
lf the clearance is not within the standard, remove thereverse brake end plate and measure its thickness.Select and install a new reverse brake end Dlate.then recheck.
NOTE: lf the thickest reverse brake end olate isinstalled, but the clearance is still over the standard,replace the reverse brake discs and plates.
REVERSE BRAKE END PLATE
After replacing the reverse brake end plate, makesure that the clearance is within the standard.Remove the snap ring, reverse brake end plate,
discs, plates. and disc spring.
Install the snap ring retainer on the drive pulley
shaft.
Wrap the drive pulley shaft splines with tape to pre-
vent damage to the O-rings, then install new O-n ngs.
Install the forward clutch assembly on the drive pul-
ley shaft, then installthe snap ring.
SITAP
O-RINGS
18.
19.
20.
SI{AP RIM;BETA EB
DRIVE PUI.IEYSHAFT
Plat6 No.Part NumberThickness
122551 - P4V - 0033.6 mm (0.142 in)
22552-P4V-0033.8 mm (0.150 in)
22553-P4V-0034.0 mm (0.157 in)
422554-P4V-0034.2 mm (0.165 in)
522555-P4V-0034.4 mm (0.173 in)
622556-P4V-0034.6 mm (0.181 in)
722557 -P4V -OO34.8 mm (0.189 in)
822558-P4V-0035.0 mm (0.200 in)
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25. Installthe carrier assembly on the forward clutch.
22. Verity that the outside diameter ol the snap ring iscorrect.
SI{AP RIiIG
Install the input shaft and the sun gear as a subassemDry.
Install the th.ust needle bearing and the thrustwasher on the sun gear.
CARRIER ASSEMBLY
THFUST I'IEEDI!EEARIT{G
Msximum 41.4 mm 11.63 in)
IHruST

Transmission
Reassembly (cont'd)
35. Verify that the snap ring end gap is correct.
Minimum 18 mm (0.71 in)
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Install the manual valve body lines A and B wkhnew O-rings on the manual valve body and the inter-mediate housing.
6x1.0mm12 N..n (1.2 kgt m,8.7 rbtft)
8 x 1.25 mm37 N.m 13.8 kgf.m,27 lbf.ftl
flgENDCOVER
37.
ENDCOVER GASKET
DOWEL PINSO-RINGS
MANUAL VALVEBODY LINE A
uaNYuAL VALVE
Install the two dowel pins and new end cover gas_ket on the intermediate housing, then install new O_rings on the ATF feed pipes.
Install the end cover (three 6 mm bolts, eleven g
mm bolts).
NOTE: Install the nine 8 mm bolts in the end cover(two 8 mm bolts remain in the end cover) thentighten the eleven 8 mm bolts.
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39. Install the park pawl, spring, and shaft on the trans-mission housing, then move the control lever to anvgear other than E position.
THBUST SHIM,25x35mm
SNAP RINGCOTTERRETAINER
COTTERS,25.5 mmSelective pan
START CI.UTCHASSEMBLY
O.RINGS
PARKPAWL SPRING
PARK PAWL
,10, Install the secondary gear shaft with setected 25 x35 mm thrust shim (see page ,14-328).
41. Wrap the driven pulley shaft splines with taDe toprevent damage to the O-rings, then install new O_rings.
42, Assemble ths secondary drive goar assembly in thestart clutch assembly, then installthem on the drivenpulley shaft,
43. Pull the handle of the special tool up, then installthe tip of it into the driven pulley shaft hole, and setthe special tool on the stan clutch.
CAUTION: Whib in3trling thc st rt ctutch and rh.3ocondlry driye g.!r a3sombly using lh€ specialtool, bo 3urc nol to sllow du3t or olher foraign par_ticlos to ontq into tho iransmbsion.
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SECONDARYGEAR SHAFT
START CLUTCHINSTALLER07TAE - P4V0r30
SECONDARYORIVE GEAFASSEMBLY

Flywheel/Drive Plate
DRIVE PLATE
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WASHERInstall in this direction.
FLYWHEELlnspect the teeth of the ring gear for excessive wear'
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12 x 1.0 mm74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m, 54lbfft)
Torque in a crisscross Pattern

Transmission
17.
Installation (cont'd)
Install I new set ring on the end of each driveshaft.
Install the right and left driveshafts (see section 16).
CAUTION: While instatling the drive3hafts in thedifferential, be sure not to allow dust and olher for-aign particles to enter into tho transmission.
NOTE:
. Clean the areas where the driveshafts contact thetransmission {differential} thoroughly with sol-vent or carburetor cleaner, and drv with com-
Dressed air.
. Turn the right and left steering knuckle fully out-wa.d, and slide each driveshaft into the differen-tial until you feel its set ring clip engage the sidegear.
Install the damper fork, then install the right and leftball joints to each lower arm with the castle outsand new cotter pins.
19.
10 x 1.25 mm43 N.m{4.4 kgf.m, 32 lbf.ftl
SELF-LOCKING NUTReplace.12 x 1.25 mm6l N.m
CASTI.I'12 x 1.25 mm
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20. Install the splash shietd.
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21.
SECONOARY GEARSHAFT SPEEDSENSOB CONNECTOR
6 x 1.0 mm9.8 t{.m 11.0 kgt.m,7.2 tbf.trl
Connect the vehicle speed senso. connector. thedriven pulley speed sensor connector and the sec-ondary gear shaft speed sensor connector,
6x1,0mm12 N.m {1.2 kg{.m, 8.7 tbf,ft)
DRIVEN PULLEYSPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
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6 x 1.0 m.rl'12 N.m {1.2 kg{.m,8.7 tbf.fo

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
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31.
34.
36.
STARTER MOTOR
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Transmission
Gooler Flushing
@ To prevent iniury to face and eyes, alwayswear safety glasses or a tace shield when using thetransmission flusher.
NOTE: This procedure should be performed before rein-stalling the transmission.
'1. Check the tools and hoses for wear and cracks before
using. lf wear or cracks are found, reDlace the hoses
before using.
4.
Using the measuring cup. fill the tank with 2,1 ounces(approximately 2/3 full) of biodegradable flushingfluid (J35944 - 20). Do not substitute with any otherfluid. Follow the handling procedure on the fluidcontatner.
Secure the flusher filler cap, and pressurize the tankwith compressed air to between 5S0 - 829 kpa (5.6 -
8.45 kgf/cm', 80 - 120 psi).
NOTE: The air line should be equipped with a watertrap to ensure a dry air system,
Hang the tool under the vehicle.
Attach the tank's discharge hose to the return lineoi the transmission cooler using a clamp.
Connect the drain hose to the inlet line on the trans-mission cooler using a clamp.
IMPORTANT:
Securely clamp the opposite end ofthe drain hose to abucket or floor drain,
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TRANSMISSION COOLERFLUSHER{Commercially available)Kent-Moore J384O5-Aor oouivalent
TRANSMISSION
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7. With the water and air valves off, attach the water andair supplies to the flusher. (Hot water if available.)
8. Turn on the flusher water valve so water will flowthrough the cooler for 10 seconds.
NOTE: lf water does not flow through the cooler, itis completely plugged, cannot be flushed, and mustbe replsced.
9. Depress the trigger to mix the flushing fluid into thewater flow. Use the wire clip to hold the trigger down.
'10. While flushing with the water and flushing fluid fortwo minutes. turn the air valve on for five secondsevery 15 - 20 seconds to create a surging action.AIR PRESSURE: MAX 845 kpa (8.45 kgflcmr, 120 psi)
11. Turn the water valve off. Release the trigger, thenreverse the hoses to the cooler so you can flush inthe opposite direction. Repeat steps 8 through 10.
12. Release the trigger. and rinse the cooler with wateronly for one minute.
13, Turn the water valve off, and turn off the water supply.
'14. Turn the air valve on to dry the system out with airfor two full minutes or until no moisture is visibleleaving the drain hose.
CAUTION: Rosidual mobturo in the qooler or linescln damage the transmission,
15. Remove the flusher from the cooler line. Attach thedrain hose to a container.
16. Install the transmission. and leave the drain hoseattached to the cooler line.

l.
17.Make sure the transmission is in the E] position.
Fill the transmission with cvT Fluid, and run the
engine for 30 seconds or until approximately 0 95 {
(1.0 US qt.,0.8 lmp qt.) is discharged.
Remove the drain hose, and reconnect the cooler
return hose to the transmission (see page 14-355)
Refill the transmission with CVT Fluid to the proper
level (see page 14-299).
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TOOL MAINTENANCE
1. Empty and rinse after each use. Fill the can with water
and pressurize the can. Flush the discharge line to
ensure that the unit is clean.
2, lf discharge liquid does not foam, the orifice may be
blocked.
3. To clean, disconnect the plumbing from the tank at
the large couPling nut.
FILTER
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O.RING
Remove the in-line tilter from the discharge side and
clean if necessary'
The fluid orifice is located behind the filter. Clean it
with the pick stored in the bottom of the tank han-
dle. or blow it clean with air. Securely reassemble
all parts.
COUPLINGNUT
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\ORIFICE
FILLER CAP
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