1998 HONDA CIVIC wheel

Stall Speed
Test
CAUTION:
. To prevent transmission damage, do not test stall sp€€d for mole than 10 seconds at a time.
. Do not shift the lsver whils raising the engine speod.
. Be sure lo remove the pressure gauge before tosting stall speed.
. Stall speed tssts should be used tor diagnostic purposes only,
1. Engage the parking brake, and block the tront wheels.
2. Connect a tachometer to the engine, and stan the engine.
3. Make sure the A/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 8 seconds, and note engine speed,
6. Allow two minutes for cooling, then repeat the test in E, E, and E positions.
Stall Speed BPM in E poshion:
Specification: 2,500 rpm
Servic€ Limit: 2,350 - 2.650 rpm
Stall Speed RPM in E, E and E positions:
Specitication: 3,000 rpm
Service Limit: 2,800 - 3,100 rpm
TROUBLEPROBABLE CAUSE
Stall rpm high in @. p. [, and @ positionsLow fluid level or ATF pump output
Clogged ATF strain€r
PH regulator valve stuck closed
Slippage of forward clutch
Faulty start clutch
Stall rpm high in E position. Slippage of reverse brake. Faulty start clutch
Stall rpm low in E, P, [, and @ positionsEngine output low
Faulty stan clutch
Stuck shift valve
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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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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.

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

Transmission
Removal (cont'd)
10. Remove the cotte. pins and castle nuts, then separatethe ball joints from the lower arm (see section 1g).
SELF-LOCKING -=V,
NUT \Replace. oitupea rOax
Remove the right damper fork bolt, then separateright damper fork and damper.
Pry the right and left driveshafts out of the differen-tial.
Pull on the inboard joint to remove the right and leftdriveshafts (see section 16).
Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
NOTE: Coat all precision finished surfaces with cleanengine oil.
Remove the exhaust pipe A.
/\<,\CASTLE I{UT COTTERReplac6.
't 1.
't2.
tJ.
14.
q.
SELF.LOCKINGNUTReplace.
SELF.LOCKING NUTReplace.
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EXHAUST PIPE A
19.
'16, Remove the right front mounvbracket,
ATF COOLER HOSE
17. Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the ATF coolerlines. Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses uo toprevent CVT fluid from flowing out, then plug theATF cooler hoses and lines,
NOTE: Check for any sign of leakage at the hosejoints.
18. Remove the engine stiffeners and the flywheel cover.
Remove the eight drive plate bolts one at time whilerotating the crankshaft pullev.
ENGINE STIFFENER

lllustrated Index
Transmission Housing/Flywheel Housing
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C O-RING Replace.
e) OIL SEAL RePlace.' FLYWHEEL HOUSING
O flVWneel }|OUSttttG GASKET Replace
6 DIFFERENTTALASSEMELY
@ lrr plsslce uruE ASSEMBLY
O O-RING Replace
@ DOWEL PIN
€) ATF PUMP ASSEMBLY(O DowEL PlN, 18 x 10 mm
O O-RING Replace.o DowEL PlN, 22 x 10 mm
lrr puup oRve cxltttt
iA SNAP RING
f3 fxaUst St|t|l, zz t 28 mm Selective part
Gt lrr punp ontve spaocxer
O PITOT FLANGE
ito nTF purrap ontve SPRoGKET HUB
(O THRUST WASHERS
@ PITOT PIPE BRACKET
O PITOT LUBRICATION PIPE
@ PITOT PIPEt3 OIL SEAL Replace.
Oa SEt AtitC, SO mm Selective Part
o3 lrr passlce ltnE HoLOER ASSEMBLY
6) o-RING Replace.
€) START CLUTCH ATF FEED PIPE
CO O-RING Replace.
€I FEEO PIPE FLANGE
@ SNAP RING
O' CONNECTOR BRACKET
@ BALL BEARING
6} SNAP RING64 COTTER RETAINER6D CoTTERS,25.5 mm selective Part6t stlnt cLutcH asseMsLv
@ secoruomv ontvE GEAR ASSEMBLY
@ o-RINGS Replace
6) DIFFERENTIAL COVER
rO ttaUSr SntU, zs t 35 mm Selective part
@ SECONDARY GEAR SHAFT
@ PARK PAWL SHAFT
@ PARK PAWL SPRING.1i PARK PAWL
@ TONGUED WASHER REPIACE,
@ PARK ROO HOLDER
@ BALL BEARING
@ o-RING Replace.
@ VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
@ OIL SEAL Replace.
ft,
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TOROUE SPECIFICATIONS
6x1.0mm
8 x 1.25 mm
8 x 1.25 mm
8 x 1.25 mm
12 N.m (1.2 kgnm,8.7 lbf'ft)
22 N.m (2.2 kgf'm. 16lbf'ft)
26 N.m (2.7 kgf'm, 20 lbf'ft)
29 N.m {3.0 kgf'm, 22 lbift)
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