Automatic TtssronSection 14Unit of lengthi mm (in)
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MEASUREMENTSTANOARD {NEWISERVICE LIMIT
Transmissionfluid
Capacity f (US qt, lmp qti5.9 (6.2, 5.2)Ior overhaul2.7 (2.9, 2.4) for fluid chanse
sgO g8ol85 SO,rzO rSO, rAo,e'0 I 0,Hydraulic
kPa
(kgf/cm' , psa)
Line pressure at 2,000 rpm in E or E position
1st clulch pressure al 2,O0Orpmin D. position
2nd clutch pressure at 2,000 rpm in El position800 - 850 (8.2 -8.7, 120 - 124)760 (7.7, 110)
3rd and 4th clutch pressure at 2,000 rpm in lFl posi-
tion
810- 860 (8.3 - 8.8, 118 - 125)760 (7.8, 1l 1)
Stall speed rpm (Check with vehicle on level ground)2,10028 1_ ffi9
30.0 (1.18)
28.5 \1.12)29.1 (1.15)
28.511.121Untilgrooves worn out
Discoloration
ClutchClutch initial clearance
Clutch return spring free length(A4RA, B4RA Transmission)
lM4RA Transmission)
Clutch disc thicknessClutch plate thickness
Ctr t"h ""d pl"t" thl"t**(A4RA, B4RA Transmission)
1st,2nd3rd,4th
1st2nd,3rd,4thlst2nd,3rd,4th
1st2nd,3rd,4th
Mark 1Mark 2Mark 3Mark 4Mark 5Mark 6Mark 7Mark IMark I
M"*lMark 2Mark 3Mark 4Mark 5Mark 6Mark 7Mark 8Mark 9Mark 10Mark 11Mark 12Mark l3Mark 14Mark 15Mark 16Mark 17Mark 18
Clutch end plate thickness(M4RA Transmassioni
0.65 , 0.85 (0.026 - 0.033)0.40 - 0.60 (0.016 - 0.024)
32.0 (1.26)
30.s (1.20i
31 .1 11.22130.5 (1.20)
1.88 - 2.00 {0.074 - 0.079)
1.55 - 1.6510.061 -0.065)
1.95 - 2.05 (0.077 0.081)
2.05 2.10 (0.081 - 0.083)2.15 - 2.20 (0.085 - 0.087)2.25 - 2.30 {0.089 - 0.091i
2.35 - 2.40 (0.093 - 0.094)
2.45 - 2.50 (0.096 - 0.098)2.55 - 2.60 (0.100 - 0.102)
2.65 - 2.70 (0.104 0.106)2.75 - 2.80 (0.108 0.110)
2.85 2.90 (0.112 - 0.114)
Discoloration
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2.3 - 2.4 {0.091 0.094)2.4, 2.5 {0.094 - 0.098)2.5 2.6 (0.098 - 0.102)2.6 - 2.7 (0.102 - 0.106)
2.7 , 2.8 (0.106 - 0.110)2.8 - 2.9 10.110 0.114)
2.9 - 3.0 (0.114- 0.118)
3.0,3.1 (0.118-0.122)
3.1 - 3.2 \O.122 -0.1261
3.2 - 3.3 {0.126 - 0.130}2.0 - 2.1 (0.079 - 0.083)2.1 - 2.2 (0.083 - 0.087)2.2 - 2.3 (0.087 - 0.091)3.3 - 3.4 (0.130 0.134)
3.4 - 3.5 (0.134 - 0.138)3.5 - 3.6 (0.138 0.142)
3.6 3.7 {0.142- 0.146)
3.7 ,3.8 10.146 - 0.150i
Discoloration
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(cont'd)
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Standards and ServiceLimits
Section '14Automatic Transmission (cont'd)
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MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEW}
Wire Dia.o.D.Free LongthNo. ol CoilsHegulator valve spring ARegulato. valve spring BStator reaction springModulator valve springTorque convener check valve springCooler relief valve springRelief valve spring2nd oritice control valve spring1-2 shift valve spring2-3 sh ift valve spring3 4 shift valve spring'l st accumulator spring4th accumulator spring B4th accumulator spring A2nd accumulator spring A3rd accumulator spring A2nd accumulator spring B3rd acc!mulator spring B2nd accumulator spring CLock up shift valve springLock up timing valve springLock-up control valve spring3 4 ofifice control valve springServo control valve springCPC valve springCPB valve spring4th exhaust valve spring
Springs1.8 {0.071)1.8 {0.071)4.5 \O.117)1.4 (0.055)
1.0 10.039)1.0 (0.039)
1.1 (0.043)
0.7 (0.028)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
2.1 (0.083)
2.3 (0.091)
2.610.102)2.4 (0.094)
2.8 (0.'110)
1.6 (0.063)
2.2 (0.087)
2.2 t0.041)0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
0.7 (0.028)
0.7 (0.028)
1.0 (0.039)
0.6 (0.024)
0.9 {0.035)0.9 (0.035)
14.7 (0.584)
9.6 (0.381)
3s.4 (1.407)
9.4 (0.374)8.4 (0.334)
8.4 (0.334)
8.6 {0.342)6.6 (0.262)
7.6 (0.302)
7.6 (0.302)
7.6 (0.302)16.0 (0.636)10.2lo.402l17.0 {0.676)29.0 (1.152)
17.5 (0.6951
9.0 (0.358)
31.0 (1.220)
14.5 {0.576)7.6 (0.302)
8.1 (0.319)
6.610.262)6.6 (0.262)
8.1 (0.322)
5.6 (0.2231
8.1 10.322)6.1 10.242)
87.8 (3.457)
44.0 i.732l'30.3 (1.193)
35.0 {1.378)33.8 (1.331)
33.8 (1.331)
37.1 (1.461)
34.8 (1.370)
41.3 (1.626)
57.0 (2.2441
51 .0 \2.244189.1 {3.508)51.6 (2.031)
87.0 (3.425)
39.011.535)89.3 (3.516)
20.7 (0.815)
35.1 11.382)68.012.671173.7 12.902)80.7 (3.177)38.0 {1.496)37.5 fi.476)52.1 (2.051)
12.2 (0.480)
47.2 {1.858}36.4 {1.433)
16.511.01.910.94.24.213.422.016.326.826.a16.213.814.22.915.66.12.413.932.045.814.124.620.4
18.319.5
CVTSection 14
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MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEWISERVICE LIMITTransmissionfluidCapacity f {US qt, lmp. qt)6.4 {6.8, 5.6) for overhaul3.9 (4.1, 3.4) for fluid change
Hydraulicpressure
1kgflcm,, psi)
Forward clutch pressure at 1,500 rpm in E position1.4 - 1.15 114.3 - 11.A,203 - 2531Reverse brake pressure at 1,500 rpm in E position1.4 - 1.75 (14.3 11.8,203 2531Dr;ve pulley pressure at 1,500 rpm in E posrtrono.2 -0.7 12.0 -7.1,28- 1011Driven pulley pressure at 1,500 rpm in N positionr.5 - 2.3 115.3 - 23.5, 218 - 334)Lubrication pressure at 3,000 rpm in E posrtronAbove 0.212,30)Stall speed fpm (Check with vehicle on level ground)
E position
E, E, El positions2,5003,0002,350 - 2,6502,800 - 3, r00ClutchClutch initial clearance Forward clutchStart clutchReverse brakeClutch return spring free length Forward clutchStart clutchReverse brakeClutch disc thickness Forward clutchStart clutchReverse brakeClutch plate thickness Forward clutchSta rt clutchReverse brake
0.6 - 0.8 (0.024 - 0.031)0.5 - 0.7 (0.020 0.028)0.45 - 0.75 (0.018 - 0.030)30.5 {1.201)40.9 (1.610)
29.4 (1.157)
1.88 - 2.00 (0.074- 0.079)1.88 2.00 (0.074 - 0.079)1.94 - 2.06 (0.076 - 0.081)1.95 - 2.05 (0.077 -0.081)
2.25 2.35 (0.089 - 0.093)1.90 - 2.00 (0.075 0.079)
,*x.ar}38.9 (1.531)
27.411.019l'Until grooves worn out
Until grooves worn outDiscolorationDiscolorationDiscoloration
L.
Fluid Level
Changing
NOT€: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-sion.
'1.Bring the transmission up to operating temperature(the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle.
Park the vehicle on the level ground, and turn theengine off.
Remove the drain plug. and drain the automatictransmission fluid (ATF).
NOTE: lf a cooler flusher is to be used, see page 14-187 and 14-188.
TRANSMISgION END OOVER
DNAIN PLUG18 x 1.5 mm49 N.m (5.0 kgtm, 36lbf.ftlSEALING WASHERReplace.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer,then refill the transmission with the recommended
fluid into the filler hole to the upper mark on thedipstick. Always use Genuine Honda premium
Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Usinga non-Honda ATF can aftect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
2.7 | |'2.9 US ql,2.a lmp qtl at Ghlnging
5.9 f 16.2 US qt. 5.2 lmp qt) at overhaul
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14-11A
Fluid Level
l.Checking/Changing
CAUTION: while chscking and changing, be sure not to
allow dust and other toreign particles to ent€l inlo the
transmission.
Checking
NOTE: Check the fluid level with the engine at normal
operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
'1. Park the vehicle on the level ground. Turn oft the
engrne.
2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the trans-
mission, and wipe lt with a clean cloth.
NOTE: Check the transmission fluid 50 to 90 sec-
onds after shutting off the engine.
3. Insert the diDstick into the transmission.
DIPSTICK (YELLOW LOOPI
Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level.
should be between the uDDer and lower mark.DIPSTICK
5. lf the level is below the lower mark, add fluid into
the filler hole to bring it to the upper mark. Use
Genuine Honda CW Fluid only.
6. Insert the dipstick into the transmission.
14-299
Changing
1. Bring the transmission up to normal operating tem-
perature (the radiator fan comes on) by driving the
vehicle. Park the vehicle on the level ground, and
turn off the engine.
2. Bemove the drain plug, and drain the CVT fluid.
NOTE| lf a cooler flusher is to be used, see page 14-
352 and 14-353.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer,
then refill the transmission with Genuine Honda
CVT Fluid to the upper mark on the dipstick.
Automatic Transmission Fluid CaPacity:
3.9 i (4.r US qt. 3.4 lmp qt) 8t chlnging
6.4 I (6.8 US qt, 5.6 lmp qt) 8t ov€lhaul
Rscommended Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid-
Use Genuine Honda CW fluid only. Using other flu-
ids can affect transmission operation and may
reduce transmission liJe.
Change Interval:
Normal Condition: 30, 000 miles 148,000 km)
Severe Condition: 30,000 miles (48,000 km), but it
you drive at high sPeeds in high
t90"F (32'C) and abovol temper-
atures, the ttansmission fluid
should be changed evsrY 15,000
miles 124,000 km).
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ORAIN PLUG18 x 1.5 mma9 N.7n (5.0 kgl.m, 36 lb{'ftl
SEALING WASHERReplace.
IRack Guide Adjustment
NOTE: Perform rack guide adjustment with the wheels
in the straight ahead Position.
1. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut with the
cialtool.
'96 - '97 models:
Loosen the rack guide screw
'98 - '00 models:
Remove the rack guide screw and remove the old
sealant off of the threaded section.
Apply new sealant all around the threads. Loosely
installthe rack guide screw
Tighten the rack guide screw to 25 N'm (2.5 kgf'm.
18 lbf.ft), then loosen it.
Retighten the rack guide screw to 3 9 N'm (0.4 kgim,
2.9 lbf.ft), then back it off to specified angle.
Specified Return Angle: 20" max.
Tighten the locknut while holding the rack guide
screw.
Check for tight or loose steering through the com-
plete turning travel.
Perform following insPections:
. Steering operation (see page 17-30).
. Power assist with vehicle parked.
4.
LOCKNUT WRENCH, 40 mm
lr
17-33
Fluid Replacement
Check the reservoir at regular intervals, and add fluid as
necessary.
CAUTION: Always us€ Genuine Honda Power Stearing
Fluid-V or S. Using any other type of power sto€ring
tluid or automatic transmission lluid can cause
increased wear and poor steering in cold weathor.
SYSTEM CAPACITY:
0.85 liter 10.90 US' qt,0.75 lmp'qt)
at disassembly
RESERVOIR CAPACITY:
0.4 liter (0.42 US. qt, 0.35 lmP.qt)
LEVEL LINE
LOWER LEVEL LINE
1. Raise the reservoir, then disconnect the return nose.
2. Connect a hose of suitable diameter to the discon-
nected return hose, and put the hose end in a suit-
able container.
CAUTION: Take care not to spill tho fluid on the
body and parts. Wipe off any spill€d fluid at oncs'
3. Start the engine, let it run at idle, and turn the steer-
ing wheel from lock-to-lock several times When
fluid stops running out of the hose, shut off the
engine, Discard the fluid.
4. Reinstall the return hose on the reservoir'
5. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line.
6. Start the engine and run it at fast idle, then turn the
steering trom lock-to-lock several times to bleed air
trom the system.
7. Recheck the fluid level and add some it necessary.
CAUTION: Do not fill the reservoir beYond the
upper l€vel line.
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