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Park Pin Switch Test
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
compongnt locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section (24) before performing repairs or service,
1. Remove tho instrument panel lower cover (see sec-
tion 20).
Remove the upper and lower steering column cov-
ers (see section 17).
Disconnect the park pin switch connector.
Shift the shift lever into E position, then check for
continuity betwsgn these conngctor terminals:
. '97 - 98 models; No. 1 and No, 3 terminals of the
park pin switch connector.
.'99-00 models: No. 3and No. 4terminalsof the
park pin switch/Over-Drive {O/D) switch connec-
tor.
There should be continuity,
37 - 98 MODELS:
'99 - 00 MODELS:
PARK PIN SWITCH/oVER-DRTVE {O/D) SWTTCHCONNECTOR
PAR( PIN
.qI
Shift the shift lever out of the E position, and check
for continuity between the terminals as in step 4.
Thsre should be no continuity.
lf the park pin switch is faulty, replace it.
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Interlock System
Park Pin Switch Replacement -'97 - 98 Models
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section (24) before performing repairs or service.
1. Remove the instrument Danel lower cover (see section 20).
2. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers (see section li,.
3. Remove the flange nuts and bolts securing the steering column. then lower the steering column.4. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid and the park pin switch connectors.
5. Remove the harness clamp bracket.
6. Remove the bolts secu ring the shift lever assembly, then removetheshift lever assembly.
7. Remove the screws securing the shift lock solenoid. then remove the shift lock solenoid,
8. Remove the parkpin switch connector from the shift lever control bracket.
9. Remove the control checker from the shift lever control bracket.
10. Remove the park Din switch from the control checker.
PARK PIN SWITCH
PARK PINSWITCH CONNECTOR
scnEw2.5 N m 10.25 kgt.m, 1.8 lbtftl
9.3 N.m 10.95 kgf.m, 6.9 lbl.ft)
BRACKETCONTROL CHECKER
11. Install the new Dark Din switch on the control checker.
12. lnstall the control checker on the shift lever control bracket.
13. Routethe park pin switch harness through thecutoutofthe shift lever control bracket, then install the park pin switchconnector on the bracket.
14. Install the sh ift lock solenoid by a ligning the joint of the sh ift lock solenoid plu nger with the tip of the shift lock exten-sion.
15. Secure the shift lock solenoid with the screws.
15. Install the shift lever assembly in the reverse order of the removal.'17. Check the operation of the shift lever and the shift lock.
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Park Pin Switch - Over-Drive (O/Dl Switch Replacement -'99 - 00 Models
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section {24) before performing repairs or service.
NOTE: lf replacement of the park pin switch or the O/D switch is required. replace them as a set.
1. Remove the instrument panel lowercover(see section 20).
2. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers (see section 17).
3. Remove the flange nuts securing the steering column. then lower the steering column.
4. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid and the park pin switch - O/D switch connectors
5. Remove the harness clamp bracket.
6. Remove the bolts securing the shift lever assembly, then remove the shift lever assembly.
7. Remove the screws securing the shift lock solenoid, then remove the shift lock solenoid.
8. Cut the O/D switch wires (REDand BLK),then remove the con nector from the shift lever control bracket
9. Remove the control checker from theshift lever control bracket
10. Remove the oark oin switch from the control checker.
11. Remove the shift lever knob from the shift lever, then remove the O/D switch from the shift lever knob.
SCREW2.5 N.m 10.25 kgtm, 1.8lbf,ft)SHIFT LEVER CONTROLBRACKET
PARK PIN SWITCH -
o/D swlTcHCONNECTOR
2.5 N.m (0.25 kgt m,1.8 tbf.fr)
HABNESS CLAMP BRACKET
9.3 N.m 10.95 kgl.m.6.9 tbf ft)
SHIFT LEVER KNOB6-12N,m{0.6 - 1.2 kgt.m.4 - 8.7 lbf ftl
SHIFT LEVERo/o swlTcH
12. Route the new O/D switch wires through the shift lever knob, shift lever, and shift lever control bracket, then install
the knob on the shift lever, and install the switch in the knob.
13. Install the new park pin switch on the control checker, then install the control checker on the shift lever control brack-
et.
14. Routethe parkpin switch harnessthroughthecutoutoftheshift lever control bracket.
15. Install the O/D switch wire terminals in the connector cavities securely. The wire terminals can be installed in cavity
No. 1 or No.2.
16, Install the connector and the harness clamp on the bracket.
17. tnstall the shift lock solenoid by aligning the joint ot the shift lock solenoid plu nger with the tip of the shift lock exten-
sion, then secure the shift lock solenoid with the screws,
18. lnstall the shift lever assemblv inthe reverse order of removal.
19. Adjust the clearance between the O/D switch wires and the edge of the sh ift lever control bracket (see page 14-270).
20. Check the shift lever operation and shift lock operation.
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Road Test
NOTE: Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator tan comes on).
1. Before testing, check the transmission fluid level, see page 14-160.
2. Apply the parking brake and block the wheels. start the engine, then shift to E {'97 - 98) or E {'gg - 00) position
while pressing the brake pedal. Press the accelerator pedal and release it suddenly. The engine should not stall.
3. Repeat same test in E position ('97 - 98 models).
4. Test-drive the vehicle on a flat road in the E or E position. Check that the shift points occur at approximate speeds
shown on a flat road. Also check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.
Throttle position sensor voltage represents the throttle opening. Monitor it with the Honda PGM Tester or as follows:
a. Unbolt the PCM for road testing; reJer to page 14-58.
b. Set the digital multimeter to check throttle position sensor voltage between these terminals on the PCM:
. '97 Model: Between terminals D'! (+) and A9 (-) or A22 {-}
. '98 - OO Models; Between terminals C27 (+) and 820 (-) or 822 {-)
BACKPROBE ADAPTER
BACKPROBE SETorsAz - 001moA(two roquircdl
STACKING PATCH
CORD
DIGiTAL MULTIMETER
{Comm€rcirllY .vailablc}KS-AHM-32-003,or equival.nt
'97 Model:PCM CONNECTORS
'98 - 0O Models:
A l32Pt
Wire side of female terminals
PCM CONNECTORS
B {25Pt c l31P}
(cont'd)
LGl (BRN/BLK)
'. //B 1 l'o ti , jl. to a 2r / / 11111t1.t nait la t1 t213tr / t6t, tl / / / / 1 3 / 10n v
t-'a:IM-&E -Llfiffi-fl)\"".'E
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Transfer Assembly
Removal
@ Make sure the lifts, iacks, and safety
stands are placed properly (see section 11.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is
supported securely.
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securelv.
3 Drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer'
DRAIN PLUG'18 x'1.5 rnm49 N.m 15.0 kgf.m, 36 lbl.ftl
4. Remove the guard bar and the splash shield.
GUARD 8AR
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5.Disconnect the primary heated oxygen sensor
{Primary HO2S) connector.
Remove exhaust pipe A.
SELF-LOCKINGNUTBeplace.
7.
SEI-F.LOCKINGNUTReplace.
NUTReplace
Remove the shift cable cover.
Remove the snap pin and control pin, then separate
the shift cable from the control lever. Do not bend
the shift cable excessively.
(cont'd)
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Transfer Assembly
Installation (cont'dl
Install the exhaust pipe A.
Connect the primary heated oxygen sensor (Primary
H02S) connector,
GASKETReplace.EXHAUST PIPE A
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m,40 rbf.ft)Replace.
NUT8 x 1.25 mm16Nm11.6kgf.m,12 lbf.fOReplace.
-LOCKING
SELF-LOCKING NUT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgl.m,16 rbr.fttReplace.
10. Installthe splash shield and the guard bar.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgt.m,7.2 tbt.ftt
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'I ' I.
12.
Refillthe transmission with ATF (see page 14-161).
Start the engine, and run it to normal operating tem-perature (the radiator fan comes on), Turn theengine off and check ATF level.
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Transmission
Removal
@
2.
'1.
Make sure lifts. iacks, and safety stands aro placed
properly, and hoist brackets are attached to the col-
rest position on the engine lsee section 11.
Apply th€ parking brake and block the r€ar wheels,
so vehicls will noi roll off the stands and fall on you
while working under it.
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
Disconnect the negative terminal, then disconnect
the positive terminal from the battery.
Remove the intake air duct and the air cleaner hous-
ing assembly,
Remove the starter cables. Remove the harness
clamp from the clamp bracket.
5.
STARTERCABLES
Remove the transmission ground cable terminal
and the radiator hose clamp lrom the transmission
hanger.
Disconnect the lock-up control solenoid valve con-
nector, then remove the harness clamp from the
clamp bracket.HARNESS CLAMP
RADIATOR HOSECLAMP
CONTROLSOLENOID VALVECONNECTOR
CLAMP
6. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS), the coun-
tershaft speed sensor, and the A/T gear position
switch connectors.
A/T GEAR POSITIONSWITCH CONNECTOR
VEHICLE SPEEDSENSOR |VSS'
CONNECTORBfiACKET
SPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
7. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
MOUNTING BOLTS
(cont'd)
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Transmission
Removal (cont'd)
8. Disconnect the mainshaft sp€ed sensor, the shift
control solenoid valve, and the linear solenoid con-
necrors,
Remove the drain plug. and drain the automatic
transmission fluid {ATF). Reinstall the drain plug
with a new sealing washer.
DRAIN18 x 1.5 mm4e N.m rs.o ksr.m. 36 rbrft) ;:i:$: *o"*."
SENSOR CONNECTOR
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OAMPER FORKReplace.
10. Remove the guard bar and the splash shield.
Remove the cotter pins and castle nuts, then sepa-
rate the ball joints from the lower arms (see section
18).
Remove the right damper fork bolt, then separateright damper fork and damper.
11.
12.
SELF.LOCKINGNUTReplace.
CASII.E NUT
DAMPER FORKBOLT
DAMPER PINCH BOLT
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