1998 HONDA INTEGRA automatic transmission

Description
Clutches
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The four-speed automatic transmission uses hydraulically-actuated clutches to engage or disengage the transmission gears.
When hydraulic pressure is introduced into the clutch drum. the clutch piston is applied. This presses the friction discs
and steel plates together, locking them so they don't slip. Power is then transmitted through the engaged clutch pack
to its hub-mounted gear.
Likewise, when hydraulic pressure is bled from the clutch pack, the piston releases the friction discs and steel plates,
and they are free to slide past each other while disengaged. This allows the gear to spin independently on its shaft, trans-
mrrrng no power.
lsr Clutch
The 1 st clutch engages/disengages 1st gear, and is located at the end of the msinshaft, just behind the right side cover.
The 1st clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipe within the mainshaft.
l st-hold clurch
The '1 st-hold clutch engages/disengages 'lst-hold or E] position, and is located at the middle of the sub-shaft. The 1st-
hold clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipe within the sub-shaft.
2nd Clutch
The 2nd clutch engages/disengages 2nd gear, and is located at the middle of the mainshaft. The 2nd clutch is joined
back-to-back to the 4th clutch. The 2nd clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure through the mainshaft by a circuit connected
to the internal hydraulic circuit.
3rd ClutchThe 3rd clutch engages/disengages 3rd gear, and is located at the end of the counte.shaft, opposite the right side cover.
The 3rd clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipe within the countershaft.
4th Clutch
The 4th clutch engages/disengages 4th gear, as well as reverse gear, and is located at the middle of the mainshaft.
The 4th clutch is joined back-to-back to the 2nd clutch. The 4th clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed
oiDe within the mainshaft.
One-way Clutch
The one-way clutch is positioned between the parking gear and the countershaft 1st gear. with the parking gear splined
to the countershalt. The countershaft 1st gear provides the outer race, and the parking gear provides the inner race sur-
face. The one-way clutch locks up when power is transmitted from the msinshaft 1st gear to the countershaft I st gear.
The 1st clutch and gears remain engaged in the 1st, 2nd. 3rd, and 4th gear ranges in the Lqd, Lq9.l or La position.
However, the one-way clutch disengages when the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th clutches/gears are applied in the E, lDll o, Eposition. This is because the increased rotational speed of the gears on the countershatt over-ride the locking "speed
range" ot the one-way clutch. Thereatter, the one-way clutch free-wheels with the lst clutch still engaged.
COUiITERSHAFT lST GEAR
FREE
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LOCKS
F
LOCKS FREE
PARKING GEAR
NOTE:View from right side cover side.
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. Ascending Control
When the TCM determines that the vehicle is climbing a hill in E position, the system extends the engagement area of
3rd gear to prevent the transmission from frequently shifting between 3rd and 4th gears, so the vehicle can run smooth
and have more power when needed,
NOTE:
Shift schedules between 3rd and 4th gear stored in the TCM enable the TCM'S fuzzy logic to automatically select themost suitable gear according to the magnitude of a gradient.
Fuzzy logic is a form of artificial intelligence that lets computers respond to changing conditions much like a human
mind would,
. Descending Control
When the TCM determines that the vehicle is going down a hill in E position, the shift-up speed from 3rd to 4th gear
when the throttle is closed becomes faster than the set speed for flat road driving to widen the 3rd gear driving area.This. in combination with engine braking from the deceleration lock-up, achieves smooth driving when the vehicle is
descending,
There are two descending modes with different 3rd gear driving areas according to the magnitude of a gradient stored in
the TCM.
When the vehicle js in 4th gear, and you are decelerating on a gradual hill, or when you are applying the brakes on a steephill, the transmission will downshift to 3rd gear. When you accelerate, the transmission will then return to 4th gear,
GRAOUAL ASCENOING MOOESHIFTING CHARACTERISTICSCONTROL
STEEP DESCENDING MODE
Vehicle Speed
. Deceleraiion Control
When the vehicle goes around a corner, and needs to decelerate first and then accelerate. the TCM sets the data for deceleration
control to reduce the number of times the transmission shifts. When the vehicle is decelerating from speeds above 30 mph(,18 km/h), the TCM shifts the transmission from 4th to 2nd earlierthan normal to cope with upcoming acceleration. (cont'd)
E
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Km/h(mph)
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Llfl Position
As the engine turns, the ATF pump also starts to operate. Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is drawn from (99) and
discharged into (1). Then, ATF pressure is controlled by the regulator valve and becomes line pressure (1). The torque
converter inlet pressure {92} enters (94) ol torque converter through the orilice and discharges into {9O).
The torque converter check valve prevents the torque converter pressure from rising.
Under this condition, the hydraulic pressure is not applied to the clutches.
NOTE: When used, "l€ft" or "right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.
(cont'dl
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Diagnostic
Trouble Code(DTC).
Ej
lndicator
Light
SymptomPossible CauseRefer to
Page
P1794
(131Blinks
. No specific symptom appears.. Short or open in LT GRN wire between
82 terminal and ECM. Faulty barometric pressure (BARO)
sensor
NOTE: BARO sensor is built into ECM.
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P1786
(14)Blinks
. Transmission jerks hard when
shifting.
Short or open in FAS (YEL) wire
between 819 terminal and ECM
Faulty ECM
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P0715
(15)Blinks
. Lock-up clutch does not engage,Disconnected mainshaft speed sensor
connector
Short or open in mainshaft speed sen-
sor wrre
Faulty mainshaft speed senso.
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P0740
{ none,OFF. Lock-up clutch does not engage.Faulty lock-up control system14-80
P0730
I none,
. Fails to shift (between lst - 2nd,
2nd - 3rd, 1st - 4th. 3rd - 4th,
1st - 2nd - 3rd, 1st - 2nd - 4th,
1st - 3rd - 4th, or 2nd - 3rd - 4th
gears onry).. Fails to shift (stuck in 1st gears).
. Faulty shift control system
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P0700
(none)
. Other automatic transmission problem (s)
Inspeclthe a utomatic transmission problem (s)accordingto the DTC (s)indicated with code m700.
(DTC)*: The DTCS in the parentheses are the codes the E indicator light indicates (blinks) when the service cnecK connec-tor is connected with the sDecialtool {SCS service connector).
NOTE: WhentheOBDll Scan Tool orHonda PGM Tester indicates the DTC(S) for the automatic transmission control sys-
tem, the scan tool or tester also indicates code P0700 simultaneously. Code P0700 means detection of some automatic
transmission problem on the PGM-Fl control system.
lf the self-diagnostic E indicator light does not blink. perform an inspection according to the table below.
NOTE:
. lf a custombr describes the symptom for code P1706 (6), P0725 (11) or P0715 (15), it will be necessary to recreate the
symptom by test-driving, then recheck the DTC,. Sometimes the E indicator light and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) may come on simultaneously. lf so, check
the PGM-Fl system according to the DTC, then reset the memory by removing the BACK UP fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box for more than l0 seconds. Drive the vehicle for several minutes at a speed over 30 mph(50 km/h). then recheck the DTC.
. Disconnecting the BACK UP fuse also cancels the radio anti-theft code, preset stations and the clock setting. Get the
customer's code number, and make note of the radio presets before removing the fuse so you can reset them.
SymptomInspectionR€f. page
E indicator light does not come on for two seconds after ignition is
first turned on (ll).14-42
E indicator light is on constantly (not blinking) wheneverthe ignition is on {ll).14-84
Lock-up clutch does not have duty operation (ON - OFF).Check A,/C signal with Ay'C
on.14-85Lock-up clutch does not engage.
Shift lever cannot be moved from E position with the brake pedal
oeDresseo.Check brake switch signal.14-86

Checking/Changing
Checking
NOTE: Check the fluid level with the engine at normal
operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
1.
2.
Park the vehicle on level ground. Turn off the
eng I ne.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loopl from the trans-
mission, and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick into the transmission.
Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level.
should be between the u9Der and lower marks.
lf the level is below the lower mark. pour the recom-
mended fluid* into the tube to bring it to the upper
mark.
DIPSTICK
UPPERLOWER
Insert the dipstick back into the transmission in the
direction shown.
DIPSTICK
Changing
DRAIN18 x 1.5 mm49 N.m 15.0 kgt.m, 36 lbf.ftl
Bring the transmission up to operating temperature
by driving the vehicle. Park the vehicle on level
ground, turn the engine off, then remove drain plug
and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer,
then refill the transmission with the recommended
fluid* to the upper mark on the dipstick.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
2.7 t 12.9 US qr,2.1lmp qt) at change
5.9 / 16.2 US $. 5.2 lmp qt) at overhaul
Recommended Automatic Transmisgion Fluid:
Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATE*
* Always use Genuine Honda Premium Formula
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-
Honda ATF can affect shift qualitv
1.
WASHERReplace.
FRONT
Installthe dipstick in the extentof the direction shown.
Fluid Level
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7. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
Remove the drain plug, and drain the automatictransmission fluid {ATF). Reinstallthe drain plug with
a new sealing washer.
18 x 1.5 mm49 N.m {5.O kgt-m,36 lbf-fr)
V.
9. Remove the splash shield.
SPLASH SHIELD
6 x 10 mm BOLT
CLIP5 pcs.
10. Remove the cotter pins and castle nuts, then
separate the balljoints from the lower arm (see sec-
tion 18).
1 1 . Remove the right damper fork bolt and damper pinch
bolt, then separate right damper tork and damper.
PINCH BOLT
SELF.LOCKINGNUTReplace.
a
COTTER PINReplace.DAMPEB FORK
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Differential
Manual Transmission
81881 engine ...................................... 15-1
818C1 engine ...................................... 15-9
818C5 engine .....,........... 15-19
Automatic Transmission .................. ..... 15-27

Differential (Automatic Transmission)
Speciaf Tools ........... ..........15-2A
Differential (Automatic Transmissionl
lllustrated Index .......... .. 15-29
Backlash Inspection ...... 15-30
Bearing Rep|acement ......................... I 5-30
Differential Carrier Replacement ...... l5-31
Oil SealRemoval ........... 15-32
Oil Seal Installation/
Side G|earance ................................. 1 5-32