Troubleshootin g Procedures
Chccking the Diagnostic Trouble Code IDTC)with an OBD ll Scan tool or Honda PGM Tester
when the PCM senses an abnormality in the input or output systems, the pl indicator light in the gauge assembly willblink. When the 16P Data Link Connector (DLC) (located under the dash on the driver,s side) is connected to the OBD llScan Tool or Honda PGM Tester as shown, the scan tool or tester will indicate the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) whenthe ignition switch is turned ON{ll).
lf the El indicator light or the MIL has been reported on, or lf a driveability problem is suspected, follow this procedure:
1. Connect the OBD ll Scan Tool (conforming to SAE J19781 or Honda PGM Tester to rhe 16p DLC. (See the OBD ll ScanTool or Honda PGM Tester user's manual for specific instructions. lf you are using the Honda PGM Tester, make sure itis set to the SAE DTC type.)
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (lll, and observe the DTC on the screen,3, Record all fuel and emission DTCS, A/T DTCS, and freeze data.4 lf there is a fuel and emissions DTC, first checkthe fuel and emissions system as indicated bythe DTC (except for DTCP0700). DTC P0700 means there is one or more A,/T DTC, and no problems were detected in the fuel and emissions cir-cuit of the PCM.
5. Write down the radio station oresets.
6. Reset the memory with the PGM Tester or by removing the BACK UP fuse in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay boxfor more than 10 seconds.
7. Drive the vehicle for several minutes at speeds over 30 mph (50 km/hr), and then recheck for DTCS. lf the A"/T DTCreturns, go to the Symptom-to Component Chart on pages 14-52 and 14-53 for'96 - 98 models, and pages 14-54 and14-55 for the'99 - 00 models, lf the DTC does not return, there was an intermittent problem within the circuit. Makesure all pins and terminals in the circuit are tight, and then go to step g.
8. Reset the radio preset stations, and set the clock.
OBD ll SCAN TOOL orHONDA PGM TESTER
DAYA LINK CONNECTOR {16P}
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Symptom-to-Component Chart
Hydraulic System (cont'dl
G.
n,
set idle rpm in gear to specified idle speed. lf still no good, adjust motor mounts as outlined in enginesection of this manual.
lf the clutch pack is seized or is excessively worn. inspect the other clutches for wear, and check the orificecontrol valves, CPC valve and linear solenoid for free movement.
lf the linear solenoid is stuck, inspect the clutches for wear.
lmproper alignment or main valve body and torque converter housing may cause ATF pump seizure. Thesymptoms are mostly an rpm-related ticking noise or a high-pitched squeak.
lf the l st clutch feed pipe guide in the end cover is scored by the mainshaft, inspect the ball bearing forexcessive movement in the transmission housing. lf oK, replace the end cover as it is dented. The o-rinounder the guide is probably worn.
Replace the mainshaft if the bushing for the 4th feed pipe is loose or damaged. lf the 4th feed pipe is danFaged or out of round, replace the right side cover.
Replace the mainshaft if the bushing for the 1st feed pipe is loose or damaged. lf the 1st feed pipe is darn-aged or out of round, replace it.
A worn or damaged sprag clutch is mostly a result of shifting the transmission inthe wheels rotate in reverse, such as rocking the vehicle in snow.
or E position while
Inspect for damage and wear:
1. Reverse selector gear teeth chamfers.
2. Engagement teeth chamfers of countershaft 4th and reverse gear.
3. Shift fork for scuff marks in center.
4. Differential pinion shaft for wear u nder pin ion gears.
5. Bottom of 3rd clutch for swirl marks.
Replace items 1,2,3 and 4 if worn or damaged. lf transmission makes a clicking, grinding orwhirring noise,also replace mainshaft 4th gear, reverse idler gear. and countershaft 4th gear in addition to 1, 2, 3 or 4.lf differential pinion shaft is worn, overhaul differential assembly, and replace ATF strainer, and thoroughlyclean transmission, flush torque converter, cooler and lines.lf bottom of 3rd clutch is swirled and transmission makes gear noise, replace the countershaft and final drivengear.
Be very careful not to damage the torque converter housing when replacing the main ball bearing, you
may also damage the ATF pump when you torque down the main valve body. This will result in ATF pumpseizure if not detected. Use the oroper roors.
Install the main seal flush with the torque converter housing. lf you push it into the torque converterhousing until it bottoms out, it will block the fluid return passage and result in damage.
See flushing procedure, page 14-187 and 188.
lf the large clutch piston O-ring is broken, inspect the piston groove for rough machining.
lf the l-2 shift valve is stuck closed, the transmission will not upshift. lf stuck open, the transmission hasno 1st gear.
lf the znd orifice control valve is stuck. inspect the 2nd and 3rd clutch oacks for wear.
lf the 3-4 orifice control valve is stuck, inspect the 3rd and 4th clutch oacks for wear.
lf the clutch pressure control valve is stuck closed, the transmission will not shift out of 1st gear.
lf the ATF strainer is clogged with particles of steel or aluminum, inspect the ATF pump and differentialpinion shaft. lf both are OK and no cause for the contamination is found, replace the torque converter.
Inspect the frame for collision damage.
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Stall Speed
Test
CAUTION:
. To prev€nt transmission damage, do not t6st stall speed for more than ro sgconds at a time.. Do not shift the levor while raising the engine speed.. Bo sule lo remove the pressure gauge betoro testing stall speed.
'1. Engage the parking brake, and block the front wheels.
2. Connect a tachometer to the engine, and start the engine.
3. Make sure the Ay'C switch is OFF.
4. After the engine has warmed up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on). shift into E position.
5. Fully depress the brake pedal and accelerator for 6 to g seconds, and note engine speed.
6. Allow two minutes for cooling, then repeat the test in @ and @ positions.
NOTE:
. Stall speed tests should be used for diagnostic purposes only,. Stall speed should be the same in o., E and E positions.
Stall Spsed RPM:
Specification: 2.700 rpm
Service Limit: 2,550 - 2,850 rDm
TROUBLEPROBABLE CAUSE
. Low fluid level or ATF pump outDur. Clogged ATF strainer. Pressure regulator valve sluck closeo. Slipping clutch
. Slippage of 4th ctutch
. Slippage of 2nd clutch
. Slippage of lst clut"tr or. t"t g""io*-*"y "lut"h
Stall rpm high in D., E and E positions
Stall rpm high in El position
Stall rpm high in E posirion
Stall rpm high in E position
Stall rpm low in LDa . El and E positrons. Engine output low. Torque converter one-way clutch slipping
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Transmission
Removal(cont'd)
'10. Remove the cotter pins and castle nuts, th€n separatethe balljoints from the lower arms (see section 1gl.
DAMPER PINCH BOLT
NUT
FORI(FORK BOLT
11. Remove the right damper fork bolt. th€nright damper fork and dampor.
COTTER PINReplace.
separate
12.
1a
14.
Pry the right and left driveshafts out ofthe differential.
Pull on the inboard joint to remove the right and leftdrivsshafts (see section 16).
Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft onds.
NOTE: Coat all precision finished surfaces with cleanengine oil.
Remove the exhaust pipe A,
NOTE: Dl6YB engine is shown; D16y7 engine issimilar.
t9.
SELF-LOCKING NUTReplace.
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EXHAUST PIPE AMOUNT/BRACKET
17.
18.
16. Remove the shift cable cover. then remove the shiftcable by removing the control lever,
CAUTION: Take car6 not to bond the shift cable.
Remove the right front mounvbracket.
Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the ATF coolerlines. Tufn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses uo toprevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the ATFcooler hosgs and lines.
NOTE: Check for any sign of leakage at the hoseioints.
WASHER
NOTE;
. Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor
cleaner, and dry with compressed air.
. Blow out all passages.
. When removing the valve body, replace the O-ring.
l, Remove the ATF feed pipes from the servo body,
secondary valve body and main valve body.
For'96 - 98 models: Remove the ATF strainer and
servo detent base (two bolts).
For'99 - 00 models: Remove the ATF strainer (one
bolt).
Remove the servo body and servo separator plate
{'96 - 98 models: seven bolts,'99 - 00 models: eight
bolts).
Remove the secondary valve body, shaft stop and
secondary separator plate (three bolts).
Remove the lock-up valve body and separator plate
{seven bolts).
Remove the regulator valve body (one boltl.
Remove the stator shaft and stop shaft.
Remove the detent spring from the detent arm. then
remove the control shaft from the to.que converter
housing.
Remove the detent arm and detent arm shaft from
the main valve body.
Remove the main valve body (five bolts).
NOTE: Do not let the eight check balls fall outofthe
main valve body when removing the main valve
body.
Remove the ATF pump driven gear shaft, then remove
the ATF pump gears.
Remove the main separator plate and two dowel
pins.
7.
't'1.
10.
12.
14.
13. CIean the inlet opening of the ATF strainer thor-
oughly with compressed air. then check that it is in
good condition, and the inlet opening is not clogged.
INLET OPENING
Test the filter by pouring clean ATF fluid through
the inlet opening. Beplace the ATF strainer if it is
clogged or damaged.
NOTE: The ATF str8iner can be reused if it is not
clogged.
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Clutch
Reassembly
NOTE:
. Clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor
a
cleaner, and dry them with compressed air.
Blow out all passages.
Lubricate all parts with ATF before reassembly.
Inspect the check valve; if it's loose, replace the pis-
to n.
1.
CHECK VALVE
2. Install new O-rings on the clutch piston.
O RINGS
PISTON
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3. Install the piston in the clutch drum, Apply pressure
and rotate to ensure proper seating,
NOTE: Lubricate the piston O-ring with ATF beforeinstalling.
CAUTION: Do not pinch the O-ring by insta ing thepiston with too much force.
CLUTCII DRUM
Install the return spring and spring retainer, andposition the snap ring on the retainer.
CLUTCI{ DRUM
Backlash lnspection
1. Place differential assembly on V-blocks and install
both axles.
Check backlash of both pinion gears
Standard {Now): 0.05 - 0.15 mm {0.002 - 0.006 in)
lf backlash is out of tolerance, replace the differen-
tial carrier.
Bearing Replacement
NOTE: Check bearings for wear and rough rotation. lf
bearings are OK, removal is not necessary.
1, Remove bearings using a bearing puller.
BEARING PULLER(Commerci6lly available)
2. Install new bearings using the specialtool as shown.
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Differential
Diff erential Carrier Replacement
L Remove the final driven gear from the differential
carrier.
NOTE: The final driven gear bolts have left-hand
threads.
Pry the snap ring off differential carrier, then remove
the speedometer drive gear and 5 x 10 mm roller.
SNAP RING
3. Install the 5 x l0 mm roller in the differential carrier,
Install the speedometer drive gear with its cham-
fered side facing the carrier. Align the cutout on the
bore of the speedometer drive gear with the 5 x 10
mm roller.
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5. Align the hooked end of the snap ring with the pin-
ion shaft as shown, then install the snap ring in the
differential carrier groovs.
SNAP RINGHooked end Install in this direction.
SPNI G PIN
Install the final driven gear, then tighten the bolts to
the specified torque.
TOROUE: 101 N.m (10.3 kgf'm, 74.5 lbf.ftl
NOTE: The final driven gear bolts have left-hand
threads.
BOLTS10 r 1.O mm1Ol t{.m 11O.3 kgf.m,74.5 lbl.frlLeft-hand rhreads
FINAL DRIVENGEARlnstall in thisdirection.
DIFFERENTIALCARRIER
7. Install a new ball bearing (se€ page 14-157).
Install in this direclon.