1998 HONDA CIVIC Lift

Transmission
Removal
@Maks sure lifts, iacks and safety stands are placedproperly, and hoist bracket ate aftached to the cor_rec{ position on the engine lsee section 1).Apply parking brake and block rear whoels so vehiclewill not roll off stands and fall on you while workingunder it.
CAUTION: Use tender covers to avoid damaging paint-ed surfaces.
1, Disconnect the battery negative (_) terminal fromthe battery, then remove the positive (+) terminal.
2. Remove the intake air duct.
D16Y7 engins:
Remove the intake air duct and resonator.
D16Y8 engine:
Remove the intake air duct and the air cleaner hous-ing assembly,
3. Remove the starter cables and cable holder fromthe starter motor.
MOTOR CABLE
MOTOR CABLE
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4. Remove the transmission ground cable, and discon_nect the lock-up control solenoid connector.
LOCK.UP CONTROLSOLENOID CONNECTOR
5, Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connec_tor and the countershaft speed sensor connector.
VEHICLE SPEED

19. Remove the engine stiffener and the torque con-
verter cover.
Remove the eight drive plate bolts one at a tlme
while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
Remove the distributor.
Attach a hoisting bracket to the engine, then lift the
engine slightly.
HOISTBRACKET
20.
21.
COVER
23. Place a jack under the transmission. and ra6a :'.
transmission iust enough to take weight otf ol tF.
mounts. then remove the transmission mounl
TRANSMISSIONMOUNT BRACKET
Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts
and the rear engine mounting bolts.
Pull the transmission away from the engine until it
clears the 14 mm dowel pins, then lower it on the
transmission jack.
TRANSMISSION HOUSING
lf necessary, remove the torque converter anc:"
starter motor.
24.
25.
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13. Measure the clearance between the clutch end plate
and top disc with a dial indicator' Zero the dial indi-
cator 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 top disc.
NOTE| Take measurements in at least three places,
and use the average as the actual clearance.
Clutch End Plste-to-Top Disc Clearance:
OIAL INDICATOR
CLUTCH ENDPLATEClearance
14.
CLUTCH DISC
lf the clearance is not within the service limits,
select a new clutch end plate from the following
table.
NOTE: lf the thickest clutch end plate is installed,
but the clearance is still over the standard, replace
the clutch discs and clutch plates.
PLATE NUMBERThickn6ss
ClutchSerYice Limit
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
0.65 - 0.85 mm (0.026 - 0.033 in)
0.65 - 0.85 mm (0.026 - 0.033 in)
0.40 - 0.60 mm (0.016 - 0.024 in)
0.40 - 0.60 mm (0.016 - 0.024 in)
CLUTCH ENO PLATE
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Plate No.Part NumberThickness
,l
2
J
4
5
6
1
8q
22551 - P4R - 003
22552-P4R-003
22553-P4R-003
22554-P4R-003
22555-P4R-003
22556-P4R-003
22557 -P4B-OO3
22558-P4R-003
22559-P4R-003
2.1 mm (0.083 in)
2.2 mm (0.087 in)
2.3 mm (0.091 in)
2.4 mm (0.094 in)
2.5 mm (0.098 in)
2.6 mm (0.102 in)
2.7 mm {0.106 in)
2.8 mm {0.110 in)
2,9 mm (0.1 '14 in)
CLUTCH END PLATE
A4RA, g4RA Transmission:
M,IRA Transmi$ion:
15. After replacing the clutch end plate. make sure that
the clearance is within tolerance.
Plate No.Part NumberThickness
1
3
'l
.'q
10
11't2
13
14
15'16
17
18
22551 - PCg - 000
22552-PCg-000
22553-PCg-000
22554-PCg-000
22555-PCg-000
22555-PCg-000
22557-PCg-000
22558-PCg-000
22559-PCg-000
22560-PCg-000
22561 - PCg - 000
22562-PCg-000
22563-PCg-000
22574 - P4V - 003
22561 - P4V - 003
22562- P4V - 003
22563-P4V-003
22564-P4V-003
2.4 mm (0.094 in)
2.5 mm (0.098 in)
2.6 mm {0.102 in)
2.7 mm (0.106 in)
2.8 mm (0.110 in)
2.9 mm (0.114 in)
3.0 mm {0.118 in)
3.1 mm (0.122 in)
3.2 mm (0.126 in)
3.3 mm (0.130 in)
2.1 mm (0.082 in)
2.2 mm {0.086 in)
2.3 mm (0.090 in)
3.4 mm (0.134 in)
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
3.6 mm (0.142 in)
3.7 mm (0.146 in)
3.8 mm (0.150 in)

Shift Cable
Removal/lnstallation
!@@ Make sure lifts are placed properly (see
seqtion 1).
1. Remove the front console (see section 20).
2. Shift to E position, then remove the lock pin Jrom
the adjuster.
SHIFT CABI.f
7 N.m(07kst'm,5lbl'ftl
3, Remove the shift cable bracket.
SHIFT CABLEBRACKET
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m{1.0 kgf m, 7.2
4. Remove the shift cable holder.
5. Bemove the shift cable cover.
6. Remove the control Iever from the control shaft,
then remove the shift cable. Take care not to bend
the cable when removing/installing it
I x '1.25 mm22 N.m12.2 kgl'm.16 tbl.ftl
SHIFT CABLE HOLDER
SHIFT CABLE
LOCK WASHERReplace.
6x1.0mm12 N.m('1.2 ksf.m,8.7 rbtftl
CONTBOL LEVER6 x 'l.0 mm14 N.m
7.
(!.il kgt.m. 10lbl.ftl
lnstall the shift cable in the reverse order of removal'
Check the cable adjustment on reassembly (see
page 14-190).
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Shift Cable
Adjustment
@ Make sure lifts are ptaced properly (see
section 1).
1. Remove the front console (see section Z0l.
2. Shift to @ position. then remove the lock pin fromthe adiuster.
7 N.m (0.75 tbtftlkgtm.
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3. Check that the hole in the adjuster is perfectlyaligned with the hole in the shift cable. There aretwo holes in the adjuster. They are positioned 90.apart to allow cable adjustment in 1/4 turn incre-ments.
ExactAlignment
4. lf the hole is not perfectly aligned, loosen the lock-nut on the adjuster and adjust as required.
5. Tighten the tocknut to 7 N.m (0.7 kgf.m, 5 tbf.ft).
6. Install the lock pin on the adjuster. lf you feel thelock pin binding as you reinstall it, the cable is stillout of adjustment and must be readjusted.
7. Make sure the lock pin is seated in the adjustersecuretv.
8. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that theshift position indicator follows the automatic trans-axle gear position switch.
9. Start the engine, and check the shift lever in allgears. lf any gear does not work properly, refer totroubleshooting (see page 14-109 thru 1'4-'112).
10. Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on theAy'T gear position indicator panel, and verify that theshift lock lever is released.
CableToo ShortCableToo Long

Troubleshooting Flowchart - Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
NOTE: Record all freeze data before you troubleshoot'
Po$rible Ctuse
. Disconnected vehicle speed
sensor (VSS) connectol. Short or open in VSS wire' Faulty VSS
@. Make sure lifts, iacks, and sal€tY stands are placed properly lsoe section 1)'
. Set the parking brake securelv, and block the rear wheels'
. iacr upile rront or the vehicle, and support it with safety st'nds'
TCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female terminals
. OBD ll Scan Tool indicates Code
P1791.. Setf-diagno3is E indicato. light
blinks tour times.
Refer to seclion 23 for vehicle
soeed sensor IVSSI test
Check the VSS Voltage:
1. Raise the vehicle2. Shift the transmission to lEposrtlon.3. Disconnect the A (26P) and B(22P) connectors from the
TCM.4. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
5. Rotate the front wheel and
check for the voltage between
the 85 and 413 or A26 termi-
nals. Block the other wheel so
at does not turn
Check for oP€n in the wire
between the 85 terminal and the
vehicle speed sensor {VSS}. lf
wire is OK, check the vSS (see
soction 23).
Does0Vandapprox 5 V or more
appear alternatelY?
Check for loos€ TCM connedors
lI nec€ssary, substitute a known'
good TCM and recheck.
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Pressure Testing
. While testing, be careful of the rot8ling front wheels.
. M8k6 suro lifts, iacks, and satety stands are placed properly lsee section 11.
CAUTION:
. Before testing, be sur. the transmb3ion fluid is fillod to the propor lcvel.. Warm up the engin€ to nolmal operating tsmperature bofore testing. While t€sting, be 3ure not to allow dust and other loreign particles to onler into the transmi$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

Lower Valve Body Assembly
Replacement
@ Make sure lifts, iacks, and saf€ty stands
are placsd prop€rly {sea section 1).
CAUTION: While removing and installing th6 lower
valve body asssmbly, b€ sule not to allow dust and
other for€ign particles to entsr inio the transmksion.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safetv stands (see section 1).
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securetv.
4.
6.
Remove the drain plug, and drain the CVT fluid.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer(see page 1+299).
CAUTION: Keop all of other toreign parliclos out of
the transmission.
Disconnect the 8P connector from the solenoid har-
ness connector.
Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the ATF cooler
lines. Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses up to
prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the ATF
cooler noses.
CAUTION: Keep all of other foroign particlo3 out of
tho transmission.
Remove the right front mounvbracket.
10 x 1.25 mmila N.m (,1.5 kgf.m, 33 lbtft)
RIGHT FRONTMOUNT/BRACKET
ATF COOLER LINE
10 x 1.25 mmsil N.m 15.5 kgf.m,40 rbr.ft)
ATF COOLER HOSE
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14.
7. Remove the ATF cooler outlet line.
8. Remove the ATF cooler line bracket bolt.
9. Remove the ATF pan (fourteen bolts).
10. Remove the ATF strainer (two bolts).
1 l. Remove the one bolt securing the solenoid harness
connector,
12. Remove the
bolts).
lower valve body assembly (eight
LINE BOLT28 N.m (2.9 kgtm,21 lbtft)SEALINGReplace.
ATF COOI.-EROUTLET
OOWEL PIN
O.RINGFeplace.
SOLENOIO HARNESSCONNECTOR
5x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgt.m,8.7 tbt.ftlO.RINGReplace.ATFSTNAINER
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgt m,E.7 tbt'ft)
OOWEL NN
BODY ASSEMBLY
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgf.m,8.7 rbf.ft)
ATF PAN GASKETReplace.
VALVE
ATF COOLER INLETUNE BRACKET BOLT8 x 1,25 mm26 N.m {2.7 kgf.m,20 tbf.frl
13.
ATF PANx 1.0 mm12 N.m 11.2 kgf.m, E.7 lbf.ftl
Install the new lower valve bodv in the reverse
ordgr of the removal orocedure.
CAUTION: Koep all ot other fo.oign particles out of
ths transmission.
NOTE:
. Replace the following parts:
- O-rings on the solenoid harness connector
and the ATF strainer- ATF pan gasket- Sealing washers
. lf the ATF cooler inlet line bracket is bent or
warped, put it back to the original position.
Perform the start clutch calibration orocedure on
page 14-293.