1997 HONDA CIVIC Ground

Towing
lf the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional tow-
ing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehi
cle with iust a rope or chain lt is very dangerous'
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle:
Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on
the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the
vehicle.
Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses t\ivo pivoting
arms that go under the tires {front or rear} and lifts them
off the ground. The other two wheels remain on the
ground.
Sling-type Equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables
with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of
the frame or suspension, and the cables lift that end of
the vehicle off the ground The vehicle's suspension and
body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing
is attemDted.
lf the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed. it should
be towed with the front wheels off the ground lf due to
damage, the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels on the ground, do the following:
lvlanual Transmission and CW
. Release the parking brake
. Shift the transmission to neutral (CW to E position)'
Automatic Transmission
. Release the Parking brake.
. Sta rt the engine.
. Shift to LDll position, then E position.
. Turn oif the engine
CAUTION;
o lmploper towing preparation will damage ihe tfans-
mission. Follow the above procedute exaqtly lf you
cannot shift the tlansmission or start the engino
laulomatic transmissionl, yout vehicle must be trans-
ported on a flat-bed.
. lt is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 mil€s
(80 km), and ksop thE speed below 35 mph (55 km/hl
. Trying to lift 01 tow your vehicle by tho bump€F will
caus€ setious damagg. Ths bumpers are not dEigned
to supportthe vshicle's weigh.
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Front:
Rear:
TIE DOWN HOOKS
TOWING HOOK

Automatic TtssronSection 14Unit of lengthi mm (in)
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MEASUREMENTSTANOARD {NEWISERVICE LIMIT
Transmissionfluid
Capacity f (US qt, lmp qti5.9 (6.2, 5.2)Ior overhaul2.7 (2.9, 2.4) for fluid chanse
sgO g8ol85 SO,rzO rSO, rAo,e'0 I 0,Hydraulic
kPa
(kgf/cm', psa)
Line pressure at 2,000 rpm in E or E position
1st clulch pressure al 2,O0Orpmin D. position
2nd clutch pressure at 2,000 rpm in El position800 - 850 (8.2 -8.7, 120 - 124)760 (7.7, 110)
3rd and 4th clutch pressure at 2,000 rpm in lFl posi-
tion
810- 860 (8.3 - 8.8, 118 - 125)760 (7.8, 1l 1)
Stall speed rpm (Check with vehicle on level ground)2,10028 1_ ffi9
30.0 (1.18)
28.5 \1.12)29.1 (1.15)
28.511.121Untilgrooves worn out
Discoloration
ClutchClutch initial clearance
Clutch return spring free length(A4RA, B4RA Transmission)
lM4RA Transmission)
Clutch disc thicknessClutch plate thickness
Ctr t"h ""d pl"t" thl"t**(A4RA, B4RA Transmission)
1st,2nd3rd,4th
1st2nd,3rd,4thlst2nd,3rd,4th
1st2nd,3rd,4th
Mark 1Mark 2Mark 3Mark 4Mark 5Mark 6Mark 7Mark IMark I
M"*lMark 2Mark 3Mark 4Mark 5Mark 6Mark 7Mark 8Mark 9Mark 10Mark 11Mark 12Mark l3Mark 14Mark 15Mark 16Mark 17Mark 18
Clutch end plate thickness(M4RA Transmassioni
0.65 , 0.85 (0.026 - 0.033)0.40 - 0.60 (0.016 - 0.024)
32.0 (1.26)
30.s (1.20i
31 .1 11.22130.5 (1.20)
1.88 - 2.00 {0.074 - 0.079)
1.55 - 1.6510.061 -0.065)
1.95 - 2.05 (0.077 0.081)
2.05 2.10 (0.081 - 0.083)2.15 - 2.20 (0.085 - 0.087)2.25 - 2.30 {0.089 - 0.091i
2.35 - 2.40 (0.093 - 0.094)
2.45 - 2.50 (0.096 - 0.098)2.55 - 2.60 (0.100 - 0.102)
2.65 - 2.70 (0.104 0.106)2.75 - 2.80 (0.108 0.110)
2.85 2.90 (0.112 - 0.114)
Discoloration
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2.3 - 2.4 {0.091 0.094)2.4, 2.5 {0.094 - 0.098)2.5 2.6 (0.098 - 0.102)2.6 - 2.7 (0.102 - 0.106)
2.7 , 2.8 (0.106 - 0.110)2.8 - 2.9 10.110 0.114)
2.9 - 3.0 (0.114- 0.118)
3.0,3.1 (0.118-0.122)
3.1 - 3.2 \O.122 -0.1261
3.2 - 3.3 {0.126 - 0.130}2.0 - 2.1 (0.079 - 0.083)2.1 - 2.2 (0.083 - 0.087)2.2 - 2.3 (0.087 - 0.091)3.3 - 3.4 (0.130 0.134)
3.4 - 3.5 (0.134 - 0.138)3.5 - 3.6 (0.138 0.142)
3.6 3.7 {0.142- 0.146)
3.7 ,3.8 10.146 - 0.150i
Discoloration
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Standards and ServiceLimits
Section '14Automatic Transmission (cont'd)
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MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEW}
Wire Dia.o.D.Free LongthNo. ol CoilsHegulator valve spring ARegulato. valve spring BStator reaction springModulator valve springTorque convener check valve springCooler relief valve springRelief valve spring2nd oritice control valve spring1-2 shift valve spring2-3 sh ift valve spring3 4 shift valve spring'l st accumulator spring4th accumulator spring B4th accumulator spring A2nd accumulator spring A3rd accumulator spring A2nd accumulator spring B3rd acc!mulator spring B2nd accumulator spring CLock up shift valve springLock up timing valve springLock-up control valve spring3 4 ofifice control valve springServo control valve springCPC valve springCPB valve spring4th exhaust valve spring
Springs1.8 {0.071)1.8 {0.071)4.5 \O.117)1.4 (0.055)
1.0 10.039)1.0 (0.039)
1.1 (0.043)
0.7 (0.028)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
2.1 (0.083)
2.3 (0.091)
2.610.102)2.4 (0.094)
2.8 (0.'110)
1.6 (0.063)
2.2 (0.087)
2.2 t0.041)0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
0.7 (0.028)
0.7 (0.028)
1.0 (0.039)
0.6 (0.024)
0.9 {0.035)0.9 (0.035)
14.7 (0.584)
9.6 (0.381)
3s.4 (1.407)
9.4 (0.374)8.4 (0.334)
8.4 (0.334)
8.6 {0.342)6.6 (0.262)
7.6 (0.302)
7.6 (0.302)
7.6 (0.302)16.0 (0.636)10.2lo.402l17.0 {0.676)29.0 (1.152)
17.5 (0.6951
9.0 (0.358)
31.0 (1.220)
14.5 {0.576)7.6 (0.302)
8.1 (0.319)
6.610.262)6.6 (0.262)
8.1 (0.322)
5.6 (0.2231
8.1 10.322)6.1 10.242)
87.8 (3.457)
44.0 i.732l'30.3 (1.193)
35.0 {1.378)33.8 (1.331)
33.8 (1.331)
37.1 (1.461)
34.8 (1.370)
41.3 (1.626)
57.0 (2.2441
51 .0 \2.244189.1 {3.508)51.6 (2.031)
87.0 (3.425)
39.011.535)89.3 (3.516)
20.7 (0.815)
35.1 11.382)68.012.671173.7 12.902)80.7 (3.177)38.0 {1.496)37.5 fi.476)52.1 (2.051)
12.2 (0.480)
47.2 {1.858}36.4 {1.433)
16.511.01.910.94.24.213.422.016.326.826.a16.213.814.22.915.66.12.413.932.045.814.124.620.4
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CVTSection 14
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MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEWISERVICE LIMITTransmissionfluidCapacity f {US qt, lmp. qt)6.4 {6.8, 5.6) for overhaul3.9 (4.1, 3.4) for fluid change
Hydraulicpressure
1kgflcm,, psi)
Forward clutch pressure at 1,500 rpm in E position1.4 - 1.15 114.3 - 11.A,203 - 2531Reverse brake pressure at 1,500 rpm in E position1.4 - 1.75 (14.3 11.8,203 2531Dr;ve pulley pressure at 1,500 rpm in E posrtrono.2 -0.7 12.0 -7.1,28- 1011Driven pulley pressure at 1,500 rpm in N positionr.5 - 2.3 115.3 - 23.5, 218 - 334)Lubrication pressure at 3,000 rpm in E posrtronAbove 0.212,30)Stall speed fpm (Check with vehicle on level ground)
E position
E, E, El positions2,5003,0002,350 - 2,6502,800 - 3, r00ClutchClutch initial clearance Forward clutchStart clutchReverse brakeClutch return spring free length Forward clutchStart clutchReverse brakeClutch disc thickness Forward clutchStart clutchReverse brakeClutch plate thickness Forward clutchSta rt clutchReverse brake
0.6 - 0.8 (0.024 - 0.031)0.5 - 0.7 (0.020 0.028)0.45 - 0.75 (0.018 - 0.030)30.5 {1.201)40.9 (1.610)
29.4 (1.157)
1.88 - 2.00 (0.074- 0.079)1.88 2.00 (0.074 - 0.079)1.94 - 2.06 (0.076 - 0.081)1.95 - 2.05 (0.077 -0.081)
2.25 2.35 (0.089 - 0.093)1.90 - 2.00 (0.075 0.079)
,*x.ar}38.9 (1.531)
27.411.019l'Until grooves worn out
Until grooves worn outDiscolorationDiscolorationDiscoloration
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Design Specifications
ITEMMETRICENGLISHNOTEDII/IENSIONS Overall Length2 door Coupe/4 door Sedan (,96 98)('99,'00)2 door Hatchback (,96, ,97)
('98 - 00)OverallwidthOverall height 2 door Coupe/2 door Hatchback4-door SedanWheelbase
I Track FronvRearGround ClearanceSeatiog Capacity
4,445 mm4,450 mm4,170 mm4,180 mm1,705 mm1,375 mm1,390 mm2,620 mm1,475/1,415 mm150 mm
175.0 in115.2 in164.2 in164.6 in67.1 in54.1 in54.7 in103.1 in58.1/58.15.9 in
WEIGHT (USA)Gross Vehicle Weight Raring (GVWR)2 door Coupe HX M/T, DX M/THX CVI ('96)HX CVT ('97,'98)HX CVT ('99}DX A,/T (96 98,DX A"/T ('99, '00)
EXSi2 door Hatchbacl CX. DX r'96, 97,cx, DX ('98)cx (,99, ,00)
DXM/Ti'99,00iDX A/T ( 99, 00,4 door Sedan DX, LX, DX-VEX
3,290 tbs3,320 tbs3,330 tbs3,360 rbs3,290 rbs3,310 tbs3,440 tbs3,480 tbs3,285 tbs3,290 tbs3,290 tbs3,290 tbs3,330lbs3,330 tbs3,460 tbsWEIGHT (CANADA)Gross Vehicle Weight Bating (GVWR)2-door Coupe DX ('96)DX ('97 00)DX-Gsi 1,96)si ('97 - 00)siR2 door Hatchback CX, CX,G ('96)cx, cx,G 1,97)cx-G (,98)
cx ('98 00)DX M/T, SE M/IDX A,/T, SE A,/T4 door Sedan LX, LX VEX M/IEX A/T
1,500 ks1,510 kg1,510 kg1,560 kg1,570 kg1,590 ks1,495 kg1,505 kg1,510 ks1,510 ks1,510 kg1,530 kg1,510 kg1,510 ks1,540 ksENGINEType
Cylinder ArrangementBore and Stroke D16Y5, D16Y7, Dt6y8B 1642DisplacementD16Y5, D16Y7, Dl6Y881642Compression Ratio D16Y5, D16y7D16Y8816A2Valve TrainLubrication SystemOil Pump Displacement at 6,800 engine rprnD16Y5, D,l6Y7, D16Y881642Water Pump Displacementat 6,000 engine rpm 016Y5, D16Y7, D16y8816A2Fuel Required D16Y5, D16Y7, D16y8
816A2
Water-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC*1, SOHCVTEC"', SOHC WEC.E'3, DOHC VTEC{gasoline engineInline 4 cylinder, transverse2.95 x 3.54 in3.19 x 3.05 in97.0 cu-in97.3 cu in9.49.610.2Belt driven, 4 valve per cylinderForced and wet sump, trochoid pump
33.4 f (35.3 US qt, 29.4 lmp qt)/minute43.8 | (46.3 US qt, 38.6 lmp qt)/minute
125 { {132 US qt, 110 lmp qt}/minute140 f {148 US qt, 123 lmp qt}/minuteUNLEADED gasoline with 86 PumpOctane Number or higherPremium UNLEADED gasoline 91 PumpOctane Number or higher
75.0 x 90.0 mm81.0 x 77.4 mm1,590 cm31,595 cm3
*1: D16Y7*': D16Y8*3: D16Y5*': 816A2
STARTEBType/MakeNormal OutputNominalVohageHour RatingDirection of Rotation
Gear reduction/MITSUBA1.0 kw, 1.2 kw12V30 secondsClockwise as viewed from gear end
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Engine Removal/lnstailation
Removal (cont'dl
Dl6Y5. DrGYr, D16Y8 enginas:
-1. Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt, thenremove the P/S pump belt and pump.
MOUNTING BOLT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgl.m, 17 tbf.ftl
LOCK BOLT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m 12.4 kgf.m, 17 lbf.ftl
17. Loosen the idler pulley center nut and adjustingbolt, then remove the air conditioning (A[/C)compressor belt.
IDI.IR PULLEY CENTERNUT10 x 1.25 mma,l N.m {,1.5 kgt.m, 33 lbf.ft)
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'18. Remove the ransmission ground cable and hosect8mo.
HOSE CLAMP6 x '1.0 mm
19. Remove the clutch slave cylinder and line/hoseassembty (M/T).
NOTE:
. Do not disconnectthe pipe/hose assembly.. Do not operate the clutch pedal once the slavecylind€r has been removed.o Take care not to bend the line.
6x1,0mm 8x1.2Smm11 N.m {1.1 kgt.m, 2a N.m t2.4 kgf.m,I tbf.ftl 17 tbf.ftl
8 x 1.25 mm2a N'm {2,4 kgt m,17 tbt.ftl

VTEC Control System
Troubleshooting Flowchart
tFtrsrl #ilH:::lj1t:"J:T,?ffnostic
rrouble code (Drc) Pr25e: A probrem in the vrEc Pressure switch circuit or
Reter to page 1 l-38 th roug h 1 1-55 before trou bleshooting.
* Road Test:Accelerate in 1st gear to an engine speed over 3,000 rpm(D16Y5 engine) or 6,000 rpm (D'16Y8 engine).Hold that engine speed for at least two seconds.It DTC P1259 is not repeated during the first road test, repeatthis test two more tames.
VTEC PRESSURE SWITCH 2PCONNECTOR
Terminal side ofmale terminals
Wire sid6 ol femalerermtnats
VTM
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The MIL has been reoorted on.DTC P1259 is sto.ed.
Check the VTEC Cont.ol Syst6m:1. Do the engine control module(ECM)/powertrain control module lPCM) Reset Procedure (see
section 11).2. Stan the engine.3. Warm up the engine to normaloperating temperature (cool-
ing fan comes on).4. Do the Boad Test.*Intermittont tailura, 3y3t.m is OKat thia time.Check for ooor connoctionr o.loose wirea at VTEC oiassurclwitch, VTEC solonoid valvo .ndECM/PCM,
ls OTC P1259 indicated?
Test rhe VTEC Prensure Switch:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the VTEC Pressureswitch 2P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenVTEC pressure switch 2P con-nector terminal No. 1 and No.2.
Replace the VTEC preasure 3witch.ls there continuity?
Te3t the VTEC Pressure SwitchWire:1. Turn the ignition switch ON lll).2. Measure the voltage betweenVTEC press u re switch 2Pconnector No. l and bodyground.
In3poct for en opon or shod toground in thG wi.. bctwoon thoVTEC pro$ur6 switch rnd ECM/PCM l'96 - 9a: C15,'99 - 00: C101.lf tha wiro i3 OK,3ubrtitute aknown-good ECM/PCM andrecheck.
ls there battery voltage?
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VTEC Control System
Troubleshooting Flowchart (cont'd)
VTEC PRESSURE SwlTCH 2PCONNECTOR
Wire side of female(€rmrnats
VTEC SOLENOID VALVE lPCONNECTOR
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Terminal side ofmale terminal
A/T LOW PRESSUREw/PAt{EL07406-0070300
NOTE: Keep measuring time as short aspossible because engine is running with noload (less than one minute).
PRESSURE GAUGEADAPTER07NAJ - P07010A
A/T PRESSURE I{OSE07406 - 0020201
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A/T PRESSURE HOSE.2,210 mm07MAJ - PY&llA andA/T PRESSURE ADAPTER07MAJ - PY,()120
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(From page 6-3)
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Test the VTEC Pr6suro SwitchWiro:Nleasure voltage across the VTECpressure switch 2P connector.
. Rcpai. opon in tho wirebrtw.en VTEC pr6.urc switchand G101.. lf th. wir6 b OK, sub.thuto alnown-good ECM/PCM !ndracheck.
ls there baftery voltage?
Te3t the VTEC Solonoid V.lve:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the VTEC solenoidvalve 1P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenthe VTEC solenoid valve 1Pconnector terminal No. 1 andbody ground.
ls there 14 - 30 0?
Te3t tho WEC Solonoid Vatvo:'1. Remove the VTEC pressureswatch and install the specialtool as shown, then reinstallthe VTEC pressure switch.2. Reconnoct the VTEC solenoidvalve 1P connector and VTECpressure switch 2P connector.3, Connect the tachometer (seesection 11).4. Stan the engine.5, Warm up engine to normaloperating temperature (cool,ing fan comes on).6. Check oil pressure at enginespeeds D16Y5 engine: 1,000and 3.000 rpm, D16Y8 engine:1,000,3,000 and 5,000 rpm.
ls pressure below 49 kPa(0.5 kgflcm,, 7 psi)?In.poct the VTEC aolonoid vllvols.c p.g. &6).
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Test the VTEC Solenoid Valve:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the wEC solenoidvalve 1P connector.3. Attach the battery positave
terminal to the VTEC solenoidvalve terminal.4. Start the engine and checkthe oil pressure at enginespeed of 5,000 rpm.
Inspect lhe VTEC solonoid valve
lsee p6ge m).ls the pressure above 390 kPa(4.0 kgtcm',57 psi)?
Test the VTEC Pressure Switch:With the battery positive terminalconnected to the VTEC solenoidvalve, measure voltage betweenthe ECM/PCM connector terminal'96 - 98: Cl5,'99 - 00: C10 andbody ground.
ls there battery voltage above5,000 rpm?
T6st the VTEC Solenoid Valvewire:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Check for continuity betweenthe VTEC solenoid valve 1Pconnector terminal and theECM/PCM connector terminal'96 - 98: A8, '99 00r B'12.
Repair open in the wire betweenthe ECM/PCM ('96 - 98: A8, '99 -
0o: 8l2l and VTEC solenoid v.lv6connoc{or.
Test the VTEC Solenoid Valve
Check for continuity between theVTEC solenoid valve 1P connectorterminal €nd body ground.
ReDair 3hort in the wire betweenthe ECM/FCM ('96 - 98: A.8, '99 -
0O: Bl2l and VTEC aolenoid valveconnectot,
ls there continuity?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lf symptom/indication goes away, replacethe original ECM/PCM.
VTEC SOLENOID VALVE1P CONNECTOR
Terminalside ofmale terminal
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C {31P}
'99 - 00:'96 - 98:
CONNECTOR
'99 - 00:
VTEC SOLENOIDVALVE
ECM/PCM CONNECTORB {25Pt1P CONNECTOR'96 - 98:
VTEC SOLENOIDVALVE
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR
A {32P1
VTS{GRN/YEL)
wire side o{ femaleterminals
wire side oI temaleterminals
VTM