1998 HONDA CIVIC Dipstick

Removal
NOTE:
. Replace the timing belt at 105,000 miles (168.000 km)
according to the maintenance schedule (normal con-
ditions/severe conditions).
lf the vehicle is regularly driven in one or more of the
followlng conditions, replace the timing belt at 60.000
miles (U.S.A.) 100,000 km {Canada).
.In very high temperatures (over 110'F.43'C)
. In very low temperatures (under -20'F, -29"C)'
! Turn the crankshaft pulley so the No. 1 piston is at
top dead center (TDC) before removing the belt (see
page 6'21).
. Inspect the water pump before installing the timing
belt {see Page 10-14).
1. Remove the splash shield (see page 5-7).
2. Loosen the mounting bolt and lock bolt. then remove
the power steering (P/S) pump belt and pump
MOUNTING BOLT
8 x 1.25 mm2il N m 12.4 kgl m, 17 lbf'ft)
P/S PUMPBELT
I x 1.25 mm24 N m (2.4 kgf m, 17 lbt ft)
Loosen the idler pulley center nut and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (AVC) com-
pressor belt (see Page 5-6).
Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt, then remove
the alternator belt.
ALTERNATORBELTLOCK BOLTI x 1.25 mm24 N.m 12.4 kgf.m,r? tbI.ft)
3.
MOUNTING NUT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m 14.5 kgl m,
33 rb{ ft)
5. Remove the dipstick, then remove the upper cover
and idler PulleY bracket
NOTE: Do not use the upper cover to store removed
items.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,7.2
IDLERI x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgl.m, 17 lbf'ft)BRACKET
6. Remove the upper bracket {see page 6-29)
NOTE:
. Use a jack to support the engine before the upper
bracket is removed
. Make sure to place a cushion between the oil
pan and the jack.
Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-16).
Remove the lower cover and dipstick tube
NOTE; Do not use the lower cover to store removed
items.
1.
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DIPSTICK TUBE
LOWER
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf m,
7.2 rbt.ft)
(cont'd)
6-19
Replace.

Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation (CKF) Sensor
2.
3.
5.
Replacement
4.
1.
6x1.0mm'12 N.m {1.2 kgt.m,8.7 tbf.ft)
6. Installthe CKF sensor in reverse order of removal.
Remove the cylinder head cover.
NOTE: Refer to page 6-46 when installing.
Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6_16),
Remove the upper cover and dipstick/tube {seepage 6-19).
Remove the lower cover and idler pulley bracket(see page 6-19).
Disconnect the CKF sensor connector, then removethe CKF sensor.
CKF SENSORCONNECTOR
6-22
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Engine Oil
Inspection
1.Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn off theengine. Allow the oil a few minutes to drain backinto the oil pan so the dipstick will show the actuallevel.
Make certain that the oil level indicated on the dip_stick is between the upper and lower marks.
lf the level has dropped close to the lower mark.add oil until it reaches the upper mark.
CAUTION: lmert thc dipstick car€fully to avoid b€nd_ing it.
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D16Y5, D16Y7, Dt6y8 ongines:
8-6
Replacement
CAUTION: Removo the drain boli carefully while lhoengine is hot; the hot oil may causo scalding.
:1. Warm up the engine.
2. Drain the engine oil.
81642, D16Y7 engin€s:
{rl N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 tbt ft}Do not overtighten.
D16Y5, Dl6Y8 6ngin93:
WASHER
DRAIN BOLT39 N.m 14.0 kgfm, 29 tbf,f0uo not overtighten.
DRAIN BOLT

Fluid Level
Ghecking
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-
sron.
1.Warm up the engine to normal operating tempera-
ture (the radiator fan comes on)
Park the vehicle on the level ground, then turn off
the engrne.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the trans-
mission. and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick into the transmrssron
Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level lt
should be between the upper mark and lower
marks.
UPPER MABKLOWER MARK
lf the level is below the lower mark, pour the recom-
mended fluid into the tiller hole to bring it to the
upper mark. Always use Genuine Honda Premium
Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using
a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality
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DIPSTICK IYELLOW LOOPI
7. Insert the dipstick back into the transmission in the
direction shown.
FRONT
Installthe dipstick in the extent
of the direction shown.
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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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1.Remove the 13 bolts securing the end cover, then
remove the cover.
Slip the special tool onto the mainshaft as shown.
MAINSHAFT HOLOER
07GAB - PFs0101
Engage the park pawl with the park gear.
Cut the lock tabs of the mainshaft and countershaft
locknuts using a chisel as shown. then remove the
locknuts and conical spring washers
CAUTION: Keep all of lhe chiseled particles out of
the transmission.
NOTE:
. Mainshaft and countershaft locknuts have left-
hand threads.
. Always wear safety glasses.
4.
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LOCKNUT
LOCK TA8
5.
6.
11.
Remove the special tool from the mainshaft after
removing the locknuts.
Remove the 1st clutch and mainshaft 1st gear assem
bly and mainshaft 1st gear collar from the mainshaft.
7. Remove the park pawl. spring and shaft.
8. Remove the park lever from the control shaft.
9. Using a universal two-jaw puller, remove the park
gear, one way clutch and countershaft 1st gear
assemory.
PULLER(CommerciallY available)
PARK GEAR
10.Remove the needle bearing and the countershaft
1st gear collar from the countershaft
Remove the ATF cooler lines and ATF dipstick.
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36. Remove the special tool from mainshaft, then stake
each locknut using a 3.5 mm punch as shown'
COUNTERSHAFTLOCKNUT
Set the park lever in the El position, then verify that
the park Pawl engages the Park gear
lf the Dawl does not engage fully, check the park
pawl stop clearance (see page 14-175).
Tighten the lock boll and bend the lock tab'
10 tbl.ftl
a'f
38.
ao
LOCKWASHEF
0.7 - 1.2 mm(0.03 - 0.05 in)
Erl.Omm14 t{.m (1.4 kgf'm,
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40. Instsllthe end cover with two dowel pinsandanew
gasket (thirteen bolts)'
TOROUE: 12 N'm (1.2 tgf'm. 8.7 lbf'ft}
END COVER
lnstall the ATF cooler lines with new sealing wash-
9rs.
TOROUE: 28 N.m {2.9 kgf'm. 21 lbt'ft1
Install the ATF diPstick.
41.
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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.
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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.