1998 HONDA CIVIC Lift

ATF Filter
l.Removal/lnstallation
!@ Make sure lifts, lEcks, snd safoty stands
ara pl8ced properly {sae section 1).
CAUTION: While removing and installing the ATF tilier,
be sure not to allow dust or other for6ign particle3 to
enter thg transmission.
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. Remove the drain plug, and drain the CVT fluid.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer
{see page 14-299).
fl,
5.
CAUTION: Keep all toreign particles out ot the
transmission.
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 foreign particles out of the
transmission.
Remove the right front mounvbracket.
10 x 1.25 mm4{ N.m {i1.5 kgf.m,33 lbf ft)
ATF COOLER LINE
10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgt'm,
40 rbl.ft)
ATF COOLER HOSE(|'t
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6. Remove the ATF cooler outlet line.
7. Remove the ATF cooler line bracket bolt.
8. Remove the ATF pan (fourteen bolts)
9. Remove the ATF cooler inlet line from the ATF pan
(three bolts).
10. Remove the ATF filter, and clean it.
11. Check that the ATF filter is in good condition.
12. Replace the ATF filter if it is clogged.
LINE BOLT28 N.m {2.9 kgf.m,21 lbt.ft)
ATF COO1TR OUTIET
6x1.0mm
ATF COOLER INI-ETLINE ERACKET BOLT8 x 1.25 mm26 N.m (2.7 kgt.m,20 rbtftt
O.RINGReplace.
ATF
ATF FILTER
ATF PAN
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kgt'm,8.7 lbl'ft)
lnstall the ATF filter in the reverse order of the
removal procedure.
GAUTION: Keep all foreign particles out ot the
transmission,
NOTE:
Replace the O-rings, the ATF pan gasket and
sealing washers.
lf the ATF cooler inlet line bracket is bent or
warped. put it back to the original position
GASKETReplace.
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12 N m (1.2 kgf m,

Transmission
Removal
@. Mako suro lifts. iacks, and satety stands are placod
properly, and hoi3t bracket are attached to lhe cor-
rect position on the engine {see soction 1}.
. Apply parking brake and block r€ar wheels so tha
vehicle will not roll off stands and fall on you while
working undor it.
CAUTION: Use tender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal from
the battery, then remove the positive (+)terminal.
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
1.
assembly.
3. Remove the starter cables and cable holder from
the starter motor.
STARTER CABLE
STARTER MOTOR
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4, Disconnect the solenoid harness connector, the drivepulley speed sensor connector, and the ground cable
terminals.
DRIVE PULI.-EYSPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
SOLENOIO HARNESSCONNECTOR
Remove the clip, then separate the shift cable from
the control lever,
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the shift cable.
WASHER
WASHER
GROUND CABLE
GROUND CAELE
CONTROL LEVER
S}IIFT CABLE

Remove the distributor'
Atach a hoisting bracket to the engine, then lift the
engine slightly.
Place a iack under the transmission. and raise the
transmission just enough to take weight off of the
mounts, then remove the transmission mount bracket
TRANSMISSION MOUNT
22.
TRANSMISSION MOUNT
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23. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolt
and rear engine mounting bolts
REAR ENGINE MOUNTING
TRANSMISSION HOUSING
MOUNTING BOLT
Pull the transmission away from the engine until it
clears the l4 mm dowel pins, then lower it on the
transmission jack
WASI{ER

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.
16.
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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1.
7.
lnstall the ATF feed pipe in the transmission hous-
ing, and install the three ATF feed pipes with new
O-rings in the transmission housing,
Install the two dowel pins and new transmission hous-
ing gasket on the transmission housing.
Push the control shaft assembly toward the outside
of the transmission housing, then install the inter-
mediate housing assembly (four bolts).
lnstall the manual valve body separator plate and
the two dowel pins on the intermediate housing,
then install the rnanual valve body with the detent
spring (five bolts).
Put the control shaft assembly back, then install the
roller in the intermediate housing.
lnstall the reverse brake piston in the intermediate
housing.
Install the spring retainer/return spring assembly on
the reverse brake Piston.
NOTE: Installthe return springs on the spring guides
of the reverse brake piston securely
tnstall the special tool to compress the return spring
as shown.
REVERSE BRAKESPRING COMPRESSOR07TAE - P4V0110
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CAUTION: lf the spring retainer tab is on the reverse
brakc piston, the spring rstainer may be damaged'
Be sure the spring retainer tab is not on the piston'
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SPECIALTOOL REVERSEBRAKE
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10.
9.
14.
Compress the return springs, then install the snap
ring in the intermediate housing above the spring
retainer.
Verify that the snap ring end gap is correct'
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mum 15 mm 10.59 in)
Soak the reverse brake discs thoroughly in CVT
Fluid for minimum 30 minutes.
Installthe disc spring on the reverse brake piston'
Starting with a reverse brake plate, alternately
install the reverse brake plates and discs lnstall the
reverse brake end plate, and the snap ring'
Measure the clearance between the reverse brake
end plate and the top disc with a dial indicator' Zero
the dial indicator with a reverse brake end plate
lowered, and lift it up to the snap ring The distance
that the reverse brake and plate moves is the clear-
ance between the reverse end plate, and the top
disc.
NOTE: Take measurements in at least three places'
and use the average as the actual clearance'
STANDARD: 0.45 - 0.75 mm (0.018 - 0'030 in)
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11.
12.
13.

Shift Cable
RemovaUlnstallation
@ Make sure lifts, iacks and safety stands are
placed properly (see seqtion 11,
1. Remove the front console (see section 20).
2. Shift to E position, then remove the lock pin from
the adiuster.
ADJUSTER
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Remove the air cleaner housing assembly.
Remove the clip from the control lever, and loosen
the locknut.
CLIP SHTFT CABLE LOCKNUT29 N.m 13.0 kgf m,22 lbf.ft)
SHIFT CABI-EBRACKET
7.
8.
CONTROL LEVER
Remove the shift cable from the control lever, the
shift cable bracket, and the clamp.
Remove the shift cable bracket bolts and nuts, then
remove the shift cable. Take care not to bend the
shift cable when removing/installing it.
SHIFT CABLE BRACKET
lnstall the shift cable in the reverse order of removal.
Check the cable adjustment (see page 14-355).
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{1.2 kgI m, 8.7 lblft)

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Adjustment
!@ Make sure lifts, jacks and safety stands are
placed properly (see section 1).
l. Remove the front console (see section 20).
2. Shift to I posirion, then remove the lock pin from
the adjuster.
SHIFT CAELE
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{0.7 kgf.m, 5lbf'ltl
3. Check that the hole in the adiuster is perfectly aligned
with the hole in the shift cable. There are two holes in
the adjuster. They are positioned 90" apart to allow
cable adjustment in 1/4 turn increments.
lf the hole is not perfectly aligned, loosen the lock-
nut on the adjuster and adjust as required.
Tighten rhe locknut to 7 N.m (0.7 kgim,5 lbf'ft).
Install the lock pin on the adjuster' lf you feel the
lock pin binding as you reinstall it. the cable is still
out of adjustment and must be readjusted
Make sure the lock pin is seated in the adiuster
securery.
lMove the shift lever to each position, and verify that
the shift position indicator follows the automatlc
transaxle gear position switch.
Start the engine, and check the shift lever in all
positions. lf any gear does not work properly, refer
to troubleshooting (see page 14-294 and 14-295).
Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on the
Aff gear position indicator panel, and verify that the
shift lock lever is released.
7.
10.
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Disassembly
lnboard Joint Side:
1. Carefully clamp the driveshaft in a vise with soft
jaws, then remove the set ring from the inboard
joint.
2. Remove the boot bands. Take care not to damage
the boot.
. lf the boot band is a locking tab type, pry up the
locking tabs with a screwdriver, and raise the
end of the band.
. It the boot band is a welded type, cut the boot
ba nd.
. lf the boot band is a crimping type, pry up the
end of the band with a screwdraver.
. lf the boot band is a double loop type, lift up the
band bend.
Locking Tab Typs
Welded Type
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Replace.
l,
Crimping Type
Double Loop Type
Mark each roller and inboard joint to identify the
locations of rollers and grooves in the inboard joint.
Then remove the inboard joint on the shop towel.
Be careful not to drop the rollers when separating
them from the inboard ioint.
INBOARD JOINTCheck splines for wear or damage,Check inside bore for wear.Inspect for cracks.
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