1998 HONDA CIVIC Clutch

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1.
2.
Remove the end cover {three 6 mm bolts, eleven 8
mm bolts).
Remove the manualvalve body lines A and B
3. Remove the snap ring securing the ring gear, then
remove the thrust shim and the ring gear'
4. Remove the snap ring securing the reverse brake
discs and plates, then remove the reverse brake end
plate. brake discs, brake plates, and disc spring'
5. Remove the carrier with the thrust washers and the
thrust needle bearing from the forward clutch
6. Remove the sun gear and the input shaft as a sub
assembly bY Pulling it
The sun gear is press fitted tightly into input shaft'
7. Remove the snap ring securing the forward clutch,
and remove the snap ring securing the forward clutch
end plate, then remove the forward clutch end plate'
8. Reinstall the carrier on the forward clutch, then
secure the carrier with the snap ring on the forward
clutch end Plate.
9. Remove the forward clutch and carrier assembly
together.
'10. lnstall the special tool to remove the snap ring
securing the reverse brake return spring retainer as
snown.
REVERSE BBAKESPRING COMPRESSOR07TAE - PaV0110
11. Compress the return springs. then remove the snap
ring
CAUTION: lf the spring retainer tab is on the
rsverse braks piston, tho spting letainer may be
damaged. Be surs the spring letainer tab is not on
the piston.
SPfiING FETAIiGRTAB
Remove the special tool, then remove the spring
retainer/return spring assembly.
Remove the sealing bolt securing the reverse brake
pressure insPection hole.
Apply air pressure to the inspection hole to remove
the reverse brake Piston
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SPBING REYAINER/RETURiI SPRIiIGASSEMALY
REVERSE BNAXEPISTON
o-RrllcsReplace.
FCVERSE BRAKEPRESSURE INS?ECTK)NHOtl
SEALINGWASHERReplace.
8 x 1.25 mm18 N.m 11.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ttl
Remove the snap ring retainer from the drive pulley
shaft.
Remove the manual valve body (five bolts)'
Remove the roller and push the control shaft assem-
bly toward the outside of the transmission housing,
then remove the intermediate housing (four bolts)'
SPECIAL TOOL
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Forward Clutch
l.lllustrated Index
CLUTCH PISTON
CLUTCHORUM
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DISC SPRING
CLUTCH END PLATE
SNAP RING
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Forward Clutch
Disassembly
1. Remove the snap ring, then remove the clutch endplate, clutch discs, and plates.
SNAP RING
2. Remove the disc spring.
tCLUTCH DRUM
OISC SPRING
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SPRING RETAINES
3. Install the specialtools as shown.
CLUTCH SPRINGCOMPRESSORBOLT ASSEMBLYo7R{E-PG402OO
CLUTCH SPRINGCOMPRESSORATTACHMENT07LAE - PX40100
CLUTCH SPRINGCOMPRESSORATTACHMENT07LAE - PXa0100 or07HAE - P150100
CAUTION: lf €ither ond of the sp€cial tool is sst overan aroa of the spring retainer which is unsupportedby th€ retum spring, the rotainer may be damaged.
Be sure the spccial tool is adiusted to hava tull con-taqt with the sp.ing retainer.
SPECIAL TOOL
Do not B€t here.

4. Compress the return sprlng.
Remove the snap ring. Then remove the special tools,
spring retainer, and return spring.
SPBING RETAIT{€R
6. Wrap a shop rag around the clutch drum, and apply
air pressure to the fluid passage to remove the piston.
Place a finger tip on the other end while applying air
pressure.
OSHA-APPROVED30 psi NOzzLE
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Forward Glutch
Reassembly
NOTE:
. Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor
cleaner, and dry them with compressed air.
. Blow out all passages.
. Lubricate all parts with CW Fluid before reassembly.
1. Inspect the check valve; if it's loose, replace the pis-
ton.
CHECK VALVE
Install new O-rings on the clutch pision.
PISTON
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3. Install the piston in the clutch drum. Apply pressure
and rotate to ensure proper seatang,
NOTE: Lubricate the piston O-ring with CVT Fluid
before installing.
CAUTION: Do not pinch thc O-ring by installing the
pistoo with too much torqo.
CLUTCH DRUM
Install the return spring and spring retainer, and
position the snap ring on the retainer.
CLUTCH DRUM

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5. lnstallthe sDecialtools as shown.
CLUTCI{ SPRINGCOMPRESSORBOLT ASSEMBLYoTGAE-PG40200
CAUTION: lf either end of the special tool is set ovel
an area of lhe spring retain€r which is unsupported
by the return spring, tho retainsr may be damaged'
Be sure the special lool is adiusted to have full con-
tact with the spring tetainer.
Sgt h6r6.
SPECIAL TOOL
CLUTCH SPRINGCOMPRESSORATTACHMENT07LAE - PX40100
CLUTCH SPNINGCOMPRESSORATTACI{MENT07LAE - Pxil010o o.
07HAE - P150100
Do not sat hore.
6. Compress the return sPrlng'
7. Install the snap ring.
8. Remove the special tools.
(cont'd)
SIIAP RING
RETAINER
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Forward Clutch
Reassembly {cont'd)
9. Install the disc spring.
NOTE: Installthe disc spring in the direction shown.
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11.
Soak the clutch discs thoroughly in CW Fluid for a
minimum of 30 minutes.
Starting with a clutch plate. alternately install the
clutch plates and discs. Install the clutch end plate
with flat side toward the disc.
NOTE: Before installing the plates and discs, make
sure the inside of the clutch drum is free of dirt or
other toreign matter.
CLUTCH END PLATEInstall in this dir€ction.
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DISC SPRING
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12. Installthe snap ring.
13. Verify that the snap ring end gap is correct.
SNAP RING
CLUTCH
Minimum 7.9 mm (0.31 ini

14. Measure the clearance between the clutch end plate
and toD disc with a dial indicator, Zero th€ dial indica-
tor with the clutch end plate lowered, and lift it up to
the snap ring. The distance that the clutch end plate
moves is the clearance between the clutch end plate
and toD disc.
NOTE: Take measurements in at least three places,
and use the average as the actual clearance.
Clutch End Plate-to-Top Disc Clesranc€:
STANDARD: 0.6 - 0.8 mm 10.024 - 0.031 inl
15. It the clearance is out of tolerance, select a new ciutch
end plate from the following table, then recheck.
NOIE: lf ihe thickest clutch end plate is installed but
the clearance is still over the standard, replace the
clutch discs and clutch Plates.
FORWARD CLUTCH END PLATE
After replacing the clutch end plate, make sure thal
the clearance is within tolerance.
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PTATE I{UMBEN
Plate No.Part NumberThickn€ss
1or1522561 - P4V - 0033.5 mm (0.138 in)
2or1622562 - P4V -OO33.6 mm (0.142 in)
3or1722563-P4V-0033.7 mm (0.146 in)
4or1822564 - P4V - 0033.8 mm (0.150 in)
5or192256s-P4V-0033.9 mm (0.154 in)
6ot2022566-P4V-0034.0 mm (0.157 in)
7 ot 2122567 -P4V -0034.1 mm (0.161 in)
8ot2222568-P4V-0034.2 mm (0.165 in)
9ot2322569-P4V-0034.3 mm {0.169 in)
10 or 2422570-P4V -OO34.4 mm (0.173 in)
'll or 2522571,P4V-0034.5 mm (0.177 in)
12 ot 2622572-P4V-OO34.6 mm (0.181 in)
13 ot 2722573-P4V -OO34.7 mm {0.185 in)
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