1998 HONDA CIVIC Brake light

Start Clutch Control@
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Start Clutch Calibration Procedure
NOTE: When the following parts are replaced, the TCM
must memorize the feedback signal for the start clutch
control.
. TCM
. Transmissionassembly
. Stan clutch assembly
. Lower valve bodv assembly
. Engine assembly or overhaul
'96 Model Only
CAUTION: Do not uso this procsdure on'97 - (X) mod-
els or you will damage the transmission. On '97 - 00
models, the TCM or PCM memorizes ths loodback sig'
nals when you drive the vehicle.
1. Engage the parking brake, and block the front
wheels securely.
2. Connect the SCS service connector to the Service
Check Connector as shown. (The Service Check
connector (2P) is located under the dash on the
passenger's side of the vehicle.)
CONNECTOR07PAZ - lDl01(xt
Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operat-
ing temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
Fully depress the brake pedal and accelerator for 20
seconds in the E] position.
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CONNECTOR I2PI
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7.
Shift into E o|. E position. To store the engine
negative pressure in memory. Iet the engine idle in
E or E position for one minute under the follow-
ing conditions:
. With the brake pedal depressed,
. with the y'\/c switch oFF.
. With the combination light switch OFF.
. With the heater fan switch OFF.
. Turn OFF all other electrical systems
NOTE: Start step 5 within 60 seconds after the radi-
ator fan goes off.
Shift into E position, and let the engine idle for two
minutes to store the feedback signal in memory
under the same conditions as in step 5.
Connect the Honda PGM Tester. Check that the TCM
has completed the start clutch calibration.
NOTE:
. The TCM will not store the feedback signal when
the CVT fluid temperature is below 40"C (104'F)
even if the engine coolant temperature reaches
the normal operating temperature.
. Repeat these procedures until the start clutch
calibration is completed-
Disconnect the SCS service connector from the
Service Check Connector.
'97 - 00 Models
The TCM ('97 - 98 models) and PCM ('99 - 00 models)
memorize the feedback signal when you drive the
vehicle as follows:
. After warming up the engine (the radiator fan
comes onl.
. Shift into E position.
. Turn OFF all electrical systems,
. Drive the vehicle up to the speed 37 mph (60
km/h).
. After the speed reaches 37 mph (60 km/h),
release the accelerator for 5 seconds.

Pressure Testing
. While testing, be careful of the rot8ling front wheels.
. M8k6 suro lifts, iacks, and satety stands are placed properly lsee section 11.
CAUTION:
. Before testing, be sur. the transmb3ion fluid is fillod to the propor lcvel.. Warm up the engin€ to nolmal operating tsmperature bofore testing. While t€sting, be 3ure not to allow dust and other loreign particles to onler into the transmi$ion.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands (see section 1).
2. Set the parking brake. and block both rear wheels securely.
3. Allow the front wheels to rotate freely.
4. Warm up the engine (the radiator fan comes on), then stop arid connect a tachometer.
5. Connect the special tool to each inspection hole.
TOROUE: 18 N.m (1.8 kgt'm, 13 tbtfr)
GAUTION:
. Connect the oil pressuro gauge !!€curoly, bs sur6 not to allow dust and other foroign particlG3 to ontar the inspsc-tion hole.
. Whon troubleshooting by tho E indicltor light indic.t6 a problam. you mu3t u3e an oil p.essure gluge that moa,sures 4,9(X) kPa (a.90 MPa,50.0 kS cr*,771psi) or more when molsuring driv. pulley pressure and driven pullcypre33ure.
NOTE:
. D.ive pulley pressure may be above 3,430 kPa (3.i8 MPa,35.0 kgf/cmr, 498 psi) wh€n there is a transmission prob-
lem that causes the TCM or PCM to go into the fail-safe mode,. Use a commercially available oil pressure gauge that measures 4,900 kPa {4.90 MPa, 5O.O kgf/cmr, 711 psi) ormore, and the Ay'T Oil Pressure Hose, 2210 mm (07MAJ - PY4011A).
FORWARD CLUTCH PRESSUREINSPECTION
lMarked with "F")
REVERSE BRAKE PRESSUREINSPECTION I.IOLE
A/T OIL PRESSUREGAUGESET W/PANEL0ta{r6 - oO2Oi|(Xt
A/T LOW PRESSUREGAUGE W/PANEL0706 - qt7o:t{ro
DRIVE PULLEY PRESSUREINSPECTION HOI.E(Marked with "DR")
A/T PRESSURE HOSEADAPTER07MAJ - PYar'120lil R.qulr.d)
A/T PRESSUBE HOSE2210 mm07MAJ - PYitollAla R.quir.d)
(
INSPECNON HOLE(Marked with "SC")
CLUICH PRESSURE
INSPECTION HOLE(Marked with "LUB")
DRIVEN PULLEY PRESSUREINSPECTION HOLElMarked with "DN")
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ATF DIPSTICK

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1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightlY.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safe-
ty stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.3.
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WHEEL NUT'108 N.m
18'l N.m 118.5 kgf m, 134lblfti
Replace.NOTEI Before installing the spandle nut, apply
engine oil to the seating surface of the nut After
tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut
shoulder againsl the driveshaft
Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then remove
the nut.
Remove the brake hose mounting bolts.
BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT
I x 1.25 mm12 N.m (1,2 kgtm,8,7 lbf'ftl
6. Remove the caliper mounting bolts and hang the
caliper assembiy to one side
CAUTTON: To prevent accidental damage to the
caliper assembly or brake hoso' use a short piece of
wire to hang the caliPer tlom lhe undelcarriage.
{11 kgf m, 80 lbl.ft)
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m {'11.0 kgtm, 80 lbt.ft)
7. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws.
8.
I x 1.25 mm BOLTS
Screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts into the disc to push it
away from the hub,
NOTE: Turn each bolt two turns at a tame to prevent
cocking the disc excessivelY.
Remove the brake disc from the knuckle.
Check the front hub for damage and cracks.
Remove the wheel sensor from the knuckle (for
vehicles with ABS).
NOTE: Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connec-
tor.
N.m
6 mm BRAKE OISCRETAINING SCREWS9.8 N.m t1.0 kgf.m, 7 lbf'ft)
{'1.0 kgf m,
7 tbf.ft)
10.
11.
MOUNTING
WHEEL
BOLTS9.8 N.m11.0 kgf,m, 7 lbf'ft)(cont'd)

Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement (cont'dl
NOTE: Disc type {'99 2D Si and Si-R modets)
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2. Raise the rear of vehicle, and support it with safetystands in the proper locations {see section 1).
3. Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheel.
4. Pull the parking brake lever up.
5. Remove the hub cap.
6. Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, thenremove the nut. SPINDLE NUT22 x 1.5 mrn181 N.m (18.5 kgf'm, 134lbf.fi)Replace.NOT€:. Eefore installing the spindle nut,apply engine oil to the seatingsurface of the nut.. After tightening, use a drift tostake the spindle nut shoulderagainst the spindle.
lFor vehictes \\with drum brakes;/
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m
I I 1 kgt m, 80 lbf.ftl
HUB CAPReplace-NOTE: Take care not to damage the hub untton disassembly.
Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws.7.
6 mm BRAKE DISCRETAINING SCBEWS9.8 N.m 11.0 kgl.m, 7 lbf.frl
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8.
9.
Release the parking brake lever.
Remove the brake drum, hub unit bearing, andspindle washer lfor vehicles with drum brakes).
BRAKE DRUM
SPINDI-E WASHER
10. Remove the 6 mm flange bolts and caliper shield.
CALIPER SHIELOCheck for bending and damage.
6 mm FLANGE BOLTS9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m, 7 lbf,ft)

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Brake Pedal
Pedal Height
1. Disconnect the brake switch connector, loosen the
brake switch locknut, and back off the brake switch
until it is no longer touching the brake pedal,
2. At the carpet cutout, measure the pedal height from
the right side center of the pedal pad.
PUSHRODLOCKNUT
Standard Pedal Height (with carpet removed):
M/T: 156.5 mm 16.16 inl
A/T, CVT: 161 mm (5 5/16 in)
3. Loosen the pushrod locknut, and screw the pushrod
in or out with pliers until the standard pedal height
from the floor is reached. After adjustment, tighten
the locknut firmly.
NOTE: Do not adiust the pedal height with the
Dushrod depressed.
It
PUSHROO LOCKNUT15 N.m(1.5 kgf.m. 11 lbI.ft)
POINT ICUTOUTI
4. Screw in the brake switch until its plunger is fully
depressed (threaded end touching the pad on the
pedal arm). Then back off the switch 1/4 turn to
make 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of clearance between the
threaded end and pad. Tighten the locknut firmly.
Connect the brake switch connector.
CAUTION: Make sure that the brake lights go off
when the pedal is released.
LOCKNUT
5. Check the brake pedal free play as described below.
Pedal Free Plsy
1. With the engine off, inspect the play on the pedal
pad by pushing the pedal by hand.
Free Play: 1 - 5 mm (1/16 - 3/16 inl
2. lf the pedal free play is out of specitication, adjust
the brake switch.
CAUTION: lf the pedal free play is insufficient, it
may result in brake drag.
BRAKE PEDAL PAO
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19-5
*0.3 mm(0.01 in)

Inspection and Adjustment
Parking Brake
Inspection
1. Pull the parking brake lever with 196 N {20 kgf. 44 lbf)
force to fully apply the parking brake. The parking
brake lever should be locked within the sDecified
number of clicks.
Lever Locked clicks: 6 - I
Pulled up96 N 120 kgf,44lbf)
2. Adjust the parking brake if the lever clicks are out of
specification.
Adiusiment
NOTE: After servicing the rear brake pads or calipers, or
the rear brake shoe, loosen the parking brake adjusting
nut, start the engine, and depress the brake pedal sever-
al times to set the self-adjusting brake before adjusting
the parking brake.
1. Raise the rear wheels off the ground, and support
the vehicle on safety stands.
l@ Elock the front wheels bofore iackinguD the rear ot the v6hicle.
2. On vehicles with rear disc brakes, make sure theparking brake arm on the rear brake caliper contacts
the brake calioer Din.
with 1
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Remove the rear console (see section 20).
Pullthe parking brake lever up one click,
Tighten the adjusting nut until the rear wheels drag
slightly when turned.
Belease the parking brake lever fully, and check that
the rear wheels do not drag when turned. Readjust
if necessarv.
Make sure that the parking brakes are fully applied
when the parking brake lever is pulled up fully.
Reinstall the rear console.
7.
8.
ADJUSTING NUT

Front Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement
NOTE: There are two types of front brake calipers:
The caliper types can be identified by the "5410" or"2056" stamped on the caliper body as shown below.
Check the type of the brake caliper before servicing.
5i110 Type:
NOTE: For 2056 type disassembly procedures. see page
19-'10.
Never use an air hose or dry brush lo clean brake
assgmblios.
Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleaner to avoid
breathing brake dust.
Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle, and support it on safety stands. Remove
the front wheels.
Remove the brake hose bracket from the knuckle.
Remove the caliper bolt, and pivot the caliper up
out of the wav.
1.
2.
NOTE: Check the hoses and pin boots for damage
and deterioration.
CALIPER BOLT
19-8
4. Remove the pad shim. pad retainers, and pads.
NOTE: When the caliper is equipped with an outer
pad shim, replace the shim together with the pads
5. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of
each brake pad lining. The measurement does not
include the pad backing plate thickness.
Brake Pad Thickno$:
Standard: 9.5 - 10.5 mm 10.37 - 0.41 in)
SerYico Limit 1.6 mm {0.06 in}
lf the brake pad thickness is less than the service
limit, replace the front Dads as a set.

Front Brake Pads
2056 Type:
@. Never use an air hose or dry brush to clgan brake
assemblies.
. Use an OsHA-approved vacuum cleanor lo avoid
breathing broke dust.
Inspection and Replacement (cont'dl
1. Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly. then raise the
vehicle, and support it on safety stands. Remove
the front wheels.
2. Remove the brake hose bracket from the knuckle.
3. Remove the caliper bolt B, and pivot the caliper up
out of the wav,
EOLT B
NOTE: Check the hoses and pin boots for damage
and deterioration.
Remove the pad shim, pad retainers, and pads.
NOTE: When replacing the pads, replac€ the shim
together with the pads as a set,
OUTERPAD SHIMCheck for wear.
INNER PAD
PAO RETAINERSCheck for weakness anddamage,OUTER PAD
19-10
5. Using vernier calipers. measure the thickness of
each brake pad lining. The measurement does not
include the pad backing plate thickness.
Brake Pad Thicknsss:
Standard; 8.5 - 9.5 mm 10.33 - 0.37 in)
Servica Limh: 1.6 mm {0.06 in}
lf the brake pad thickness is less than the service
limit, replace the front pads as a set,
Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust. and
check for grooves and cracks.
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks,
Install the pad retainers.
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9.