1997 HONDA CIVIC fluid

Automatic TtssronSection 14Unit of lengthi mm (in)
fansmtssron -
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
1
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IDiscoloration
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
1
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Discoloration
(cont'd)
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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
18.319.5
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
L.

Unit of length: mm lin)
STANDARD {NEW) SERVICE LIMITMEASUREMENT
Differential
Dtri"*"t"|p'.b"gear
S"t rrg-t" b""il"s
Pinion shaft contact area LD.
Carrier-to pinion clearanceDrive shaft contact area l.D.Carrier to driveshaft clearance
BacklashLD.Pinion gear to-pinion shafl clearance
)uter race clearance
18.010 18.028'0.7091 - 0.7098)
0.023 0.057 (0.0009 - 0.0022) 0.1 (0 004)
26.025 - 26.045 (.0246 1 0254\0.045 0.086 (0.0018 - 0.0034) 0.12(0.005)
0 05 - 0.15 i0 002 0.006)18 042 18.066 {0.7103 0.7" l3)
0.055 - 0.095 (0.0022 - 0.0037) 0.15 {0.006)
0 0.15 (0 - 0.006) Adjlrst
MEASUBEMENT Wire DiaO.D. Free Length I No. of Coils
SpringsPH regulator valve spring 1 2 (0 047)
PH control valve spring 1 7 {0.067)PL regulator valve spring 0 9 (0.035)
PH'PL control valve spring 1 0 (0 039)
crutlh reduc'ns vdrve spnns ] :19 9]:lLLbrication valve spring I b (u ubJr
Shitt valve spring 1 4 (0.055)
Shift control valve spring 1 0 (0.039)
Stan clutch control valve spring 0.4 (0 016)
Pitot regulator valve spring 0.6 (0 024)
Start clutch valve accumulator spring 1 2 \0 O47)
Reverse control valve spring 1 2 (0.047)
Shift inhibitor valve spring 1 3 (0 051)
9.0 {0.354)13.4 (0.528)
1.2lO.2A3\10.0 (0.394)
16.8 (0.661)
13.4 (0.528)
8.2 (0.323)
1 .4 t0.29114.1 (0.161)
5.7 t0.224)8.3 {0.327)9.4 (0.370)
13.2 (0.520)
26.7 (1.051)
39.4 (1.551)
14.6 (0.575)
31.4 (1.236)
44.4 \1.14al51.6 (2.031)
34.1 (1.343)
19.3 (0.760)
12.1 (0.476)
9.5 (0.374)
29.8 (1.173)
31.4 (1.236)
48.3 (1.902)
r0.08.11.28.68.0
13.01.56.85.012.311.010.6
Section 14
SteeringSection 17
M/S: [,4anual steering, P/Sl Power steering*: When using a ne; bett, adjust dellection or tension to new values. Run the engine for 5 minutes then turn it off-
Readjust the deflection or tension to used belt values.
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MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEWI
Steering wheelPlay at steering wheel circumferenceStarting load at steering wheelcircumferenceN (ksf, lbf)Manual steeringPower steering Engine running
0 - 10 (0 0.4)
15 (1.5,3.3)
29 (3.0,6.6)
GearboxAngle of rack guide screw loosened M/S
from locked position P/S
Preload at pinion gear shaft N m (kglcm, lbfin) M/S
20!5"20'Max0.5 - 1.7 (5 - 17,4.3 - 14.8i
0.6 1.2 (6 - 12, 5.20 - 10.42)
Pump pressure with valve closed(oil temp./speed: 40'C (105"F) min./idleDo not run for more than 5 seconds).kPa (kgtcm?, psi)
6,400 - 7,400 {65 - 75, 920 - 1,070)
Power steeringfluidRecommended power steering fluid
Fluid capacity | {US qt, lmp q0Reservoir
HONDA Power Steering Fluid
0.85 (0.90,0.75) at disassembly0.4 {0.42.0.35}
7.5 11.0 {0.30 - 0.43)with used belt
5.0 7.0 (0.20 0.28) with new belt10.5 - 14.0 10.41 - 0.55) with used belt7.5 10.010.30 0.39) with new belt
390 540 {40 55,88 '120) wrth used bek
340 - 490 (35 - 50, 77 - 110) with used belt
740 880 (75 - 90, 170 - 200) with new belt
640 780 (65 - 80, 143-176)with newbelt
Power steeringbelt*
Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf,22 lbf)
between pulleys '99 modell 81642 Engine Type only
'96 '99 models: Other Engine TYPes
ron.ionffiN (kgf, lbf) '99 model: 81642 Engine Tvpe only'96 -'99 models: Other Engine TYPes'99 modelr 81642 Engine TYPe onlY'96 '99 models: Other Engine TYPes
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ILubrication Points
For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the lllustrated Index and various workprocedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul. Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
No.LUBRICATION POINTS
Engine
LUBRICANT
"Energy Conserving" grade oil,The oil container may also display the Apl Certification markshown below. Make sure it says ,,For Gasoline Engines.,,SAE Viscosity: See chart below,
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TransmissionManualGenuine Honda MTF*1
Genuine Honda Premium FormulaAutomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)*,
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid*3
Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*a
Automatic
CVT
3Brake Line
ClL,tci t""e4
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Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*aPower steering gearboxSteering grease P/N 08733 - BO70EShift lever pivots (manual transmission)Grease with molybdenum disulfide7-:ti
9
10'l'l
l3
14
't7
18
19
20
2122
Release fork (manual trancmi Steering bootsTailgate hinges and latches (2-door HatchbacklSteering ball joints
Shift lever (automatic transmission)Pedal linkageBrake master cylinder pushrod
Super High Temp Urea crease (p/N 08798 - 9OO2)
i Multi-purpose grease
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Honda White Lithium Grease
Multi-purpose grease
Silicone grease
@
Trunk hinges and latch (4-door Sedan and 2-doorCoupe)Door hinges upper and lowerDoor opening detentsHood hinge and hood latch-FUet T ter ttd
Clutch master cylinder pushrodThrottle cable end and throttle linkageRear brake shoe linkagesSteering wheel (back side)
23
E-
Caliper piston seal, dust seal,caliper pin. pistonThrottle cable end (dashboard lower panel)
Power steering system (for cars with p/S)
Air conditioning compressorComDressor oil:SANDEN: SPlo P/N 38897 - p13 -A01AH or 38899 - p13_ A01{For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))
CERTIFICATION SEAL
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NorE: The items m arked * 1, *2, +3, *4 and +5 on above chan are described as folows:*1: Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because itdoes not contain the proper additives.*2: Always use Genuine Honda premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affectshift quality.+3: Use Genuine Honda cVTfluid only usingotherfluid can affect tra nsmission operation and may reduce transmission life.*4: Always use Genuine Honda DoT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and dec.ease the lifeof the svstem.*5: Always use Genuine Honda Power steering Fluid. using any other type of power steering fluid or automatrc transmissionfluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
4-2
Recommended Engine Oil
Engine oil viscosity forambrent temperature ranges
API SERVICE LABEL

20. Remove the shift cable (CVT)
WASHER
Pt-Aslc
21. Disconnect the Power
switch connector, and
cramp.
LOCKNUT29 N.m {3.0 kgf m,22lbf'ft}
steering pressure (PSP)
remove the wire harness
CLIP
ll
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Remove the radiator caP.
!!!@ usa care when l€moving the tadiator
Ap to avoid scalding by hot coolant or steam'
Raise the hoist to full height.
SHIFT CABLE
(cont'd)
25.
26.
27.
24. Remove the front tires/wheels and splash shield.
u x l.u mm SHIELD9.8Nm(1 0 kqt'm,
7.2lbf.ftl
Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-7). Loosen
the drain plug in the radiator.
Drain the transmission fluid Reinstall thedrainplug
using a new washer (see section 13, 14).
Drain the engine oil. Reinstall the drain bolt using a
new washer (see page 8-6).
28. Remove the shift rod and extension rod (M/T)
SHIFT ROD
EXTENSIONROD
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m t2.2 kgf'm, 't6lbtft)
ER
6x1.0mm

Engine Removal/lnstallation
Installation (cont'd)
Except CVT:
12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgd.m,
Tighten the bolts/nut on the left front mount in thenumbered sequence shown {O - @).
(t 12 x 1.25 mm83 N'm (8.5 kgf.m,61 tbt.trl
/+4 N.m 14.5 kgf.m,33 lbt.trl
O 12 r 1.25 mm59 N.m 16.0 kgt.m,43 tbt.rtlSeplace.
5-16
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7. Perform the following:
. Clean the areas where the driveshaft(s) and theintermediate shaft contact the transmission (dif_ferential) thoroughly with solvent or carburetorcteaner, and dry with compressed air.. Check that the set rings on the ends of the drive_shaft and intermediate shaft click into place.CAUTION: Use new set rings,. Adjust the shift cable (see section 14).. Adjust the throttle cable (see section 11).. Adjust the cruise control cable (see section 23).. Refill the engine with engine oil (see page 8-6).. Refill the transmission with fluid (see section 13,14).
. Refill the radiator with engine coolant (see page10-7).
. Bleed air from the cooling system with the heatervalve open (see page j0-7).
. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals withsandpaper, assemble them, then apply grease toprevent corrosaon.. Inspect for fuel leakage (see section j l).After assembling the fuel line, turn on l) the igni_tion switch (do not operate the starter) so that thefuel pump runs for approximately two secondsand the fuel line pressurizes. Repeat this opera_taon two or three times, then check for fuel leak_age at any point in the fuel line,

Glutch Master Gylinder
IRemovaUlnstallation
CAU'NON:
. Do not sDill brake lluid onthevehicle;it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash
it off immediatelY with water.
. Plug the end ofthe clutch line and reservoir hos€ with
a shop towelto prevent brake tluid from coming out
1. The brake tluid can be removed from the clutch
master cylinder reservoir with a syringe
2. Disconnect the clutch line and reservoir hose from
the clutch master cylinder.
19N.m 11.9 kgf.m,14 tbf.ttl
[.
3. Pry out the lock pin, and pull the pedal pin out
the yoke. Remove the nuts
NUTS8 x 1 .25 mm13 N.m {'1.3 kgt.m,9.4lbf ft)
)
of
CLUTCH LINE
iffi,
4. Remove the clutch master cylinder.
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
lnstall the clutch master cylinder in the reverse
order of removal.
NOTE: Bleed the clutch hydraulic system {see page
12-61,
12-5

Slave Gylinder
Removal/lnstallation
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake tluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does contact th€ paint, wash
it off immodiatoly with water,
. Plug the end ot the clutch line with a shop towel to
prevsnt brake fluid from coming oul.
-61'srp", High Temp Urea crease (p/N
08798 - 90021.
: Brake Assembly Lube or equivalent rubber
grease.
1. Disconnect the clutch line from the slave cvlinder.
2. Remove the slave cylinder from the clutch housing.
12-6
3. Install the slave cylinder in the reverse order of
removal.
NOTE: Make sure the boot is installed on the slave
cvlinder.. CLUTCH LINE15 N.m (1 .5 kgf.m, 1 1 lbf.It)
SLAVE CYLINDER
-G4(P/N 08798- 90021
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl.n,16 lbl.lt)
:^..:i!!!!! :l
(Brak€ AssemblyLubol
Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.
a Attach a hose to the bleeder screw, and suspend
the hose in a container of brake fluid.
. Make sure there is an adequate supply of fluid at
the clutch master cylinder, then slowly pump the
clutch pedal until no more bubbles appear at the
bleeder hose.
. Refill the clutch master cylinder with fluid when
done.
. Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid.
Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corro-
sion and decrease the life of the system.
. Confirm clutch operation, and check for leaking
flu id.