1999 HONDA CIVIC Shift

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
K
L
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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Pressure Testing
(cont'd)
Line Pressure/1st Clutch Pressurc Measurement
1. Set the parking brake, and btock both rear wheels securely.
2. Start the engine, and run it at 2,OOO rpm.
3. Shift to N or E position, then measure line pressure.
NoTE: Higher pressure may be indicated if measurements are made in shift lever positions other than @ or @ positron.
4. Shift to tq;l position, hold the engine at 2,000 rpm, and measure 1st crutch pressure.
1ST CLUTCH PRESSUREINSPECTION HOLE(Marked with "1")
LOCK.UP CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE A/8ASSEMBLY
VALVE A/B ASSEMBLY
PRESSURESHIFT LEVER
POS|TtONSYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSEFLUID PRESSURE
StandardService Limit
LineN orENo (or low)
lrne pressureTorque converter,
ATF pump, pres-
sure regutator.
torque converter
check valve
830 - 880 kPa
{8.5 - 9.0 kgf/cm?,
120 - 130 psi)
780 kPa(8.0 kgf/cm', 110 psi)
1st ClutchD;lNo or low 1st
pressure
1st Clutch
\
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2nd, 3rd and 4th Clutch Pressure Measurement
1. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels securely'
2. Start the engine, and run it the engine at 2,000 rpm'
3. Shift to E position, then measure 2nd clutch pressure
4. Shiftto El position, then measure3rd clutch pressure
5. Shift to E position, then measure 4th clutch pressure'
6. Shift to E position, then measure 4th clutch pressure'
INSPECTION HOI'E(Marked with "3")
2ND CLUTCH PR€SSURE
INSPECTION HOLE
FLUID PRESSURE
standard I sorviqe LimitPRESSURESHIFT LEVER
POStT|()NSYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSE
2nd ClutchtrNo or low 2nd
pressure
2nd Clutch800 - 850 kPa
(8.2 - 8.7 kgflcm',
120 - 120 psi)
760 kPa
(7.7 kgf/cm', 110 Psil
3rd ClutchtrNo or low 3rd
pressure
3rd Clutch8'10 - 860 kPa
(8.3 - 8.8 kgt/cm',
120 - 130 psi)
760 kPa
(7.8 kgt/cm', 110 Psi)
4th clutchp.lNo or low 4th
presSure
4th clurch
EServo Valve or 4th
Clutch
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6. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts
and the rear engine mounting bolt.
Disconnect the shift control solenoid, the linear sole-
noid, and the mainshaft speed sensor connectors'7.
SHIFT CONTROLSOLENOID CONNECTORLINEAR SOLENOIDCONNECTOR
MOUNTING BOLTS
BRACKET
8. Remove the drain plug, and drain the automatic
transmission fluid (ATF). Reinstall the drain plug
with a new sealing washer.
DRAIN PLUG18 x 1.5 mm'9 N m t5 o kgf'm' 36 lbf'ft|
9. Remove the splash shield.
Replace.
SPLASH SHIELD
{cont'd)
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Transmission
Removal(cont'd)
'10. Remove the cotter pins and castle nuts, th€n separatethe balljoints from the lower arms (see section 1gl.
DAMPER PINCH BOLT
NUT
FORI(FORK BOLT
11. Remove the right damper fork bolt. th€nright damper fork and dampor.
COTTER PINReplace.
separate
12.
1a
14.
Pry the right and left driveshafts out ofthe differential.
Pull on the inboard joint to remove the right and leftdrivsshafts (see section 16).
Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft onds.
NOTE: Coat all precision finished surfaces with cleanengine oil.
Remove the exhaust pipe A,
NOTE: Dl6YB engine is shown; D16y7 engine issimilar.
t9.
SELF-LOCKING NUTReplace.
L
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EXHAUST PIPE AMOUNT/BRACKET
17.
18.
16. Remove the shift cable cover. then remove the shiftcable by removing the control lever,
CAUTION: Take car6 not to bond the shift cable.
Remove the right front mounvbracket.
Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the ATF coolerlines. Tufn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses uo toprevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the ATFcooler hosgs and lines.
NOTE: Check for any sign of leakage at the hoseioints.
WASHER

O LocK WASHER Replace,
O REVERSE SHIFT FORK
O COUNTERSHAFT REVERSE GEAR COLLAR
G) COUNTERSHAFT REVERSE GEAR
@ NEEDLE BEARING
@ REVERSE SELECTOR
O REVERSE SELECTOR HUB
@ COUNTERSHAFT 4TH GEAR
O NEEDLE BEARING
@ DISTANCE GOLLAR, 28 mm Selective part
O COUNTERSHAFT 2ND GEAR
@ THRUST NEEDIE BEARING
@ COUNTERSHAFT 3RD GEAR
@ NEEDLE BEARING
@ COUNTEBSHAFT 3RD GEAR COLLAR
@ THRUST NEEDLE BEAFING
O SPLINED WASHER
@ 3RD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
@ O-RtNGs Replace.
@ COUNTERSHAFT
@ SNAP RING
@ THRUST WASHER
€) THRUST NEEDTE BEARING
@} MATNSHAFT 4TH GEAR/REVERSE GEAR
@i NEEDLE BEARINGS
@ THRUST NEEDLE EEARING
@) MAINSHAFT 4TH GEAR COLLAR
@ 2ND/4TH CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
@ o-RlNGs Replace.
@ THRUST WASHER,36.5 x 55 mm Sel€ctive part
@ THRUST NEEDLE BEARING
@ MAINSHAFT zND GEAR
@ NEEDLE BEARING
@ THRUST NEEDLE BEARING
@ MAINSHAFI
@ S€ALING RINGS, 35 mm
@ SEALING RING,29 mm
@} NEEDIE BEARING
@ SET RING
@ sHrFT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A/B ASSEMSLY
@ HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
@ SHIFT COI,ITROL SOI"ENOID FILTER/GASKET Replace.
@ CONNECTOR BFACKET
@D TNANSMISSION HANGER
@ BREATHER CAP
@ MAINSHAFT SPEED SENSOR
@ MATNSHAFT SPEED SENSOR WASHER {Dl6Y' ongine}
@ O-RING Replace.
@ SNAP RING
@ MAINSHAFT TRANSMISSION HOUSING BEARING
@ OOUNIERSHAFT TRANSMISSION HOUSING BEARING
@ REVERSE IDLER GEAR SHAFT HOLDER ASSEMBLY
@ NEEDI.E BEARING
@ olL SEAL Replace.
@ SET RING, fll mm Selective part
@ rnANsMrssloN HouslNG
@ REVERSE IDI."ER GEAR
@ DowEL PINS
@ TRANSMISSION HOUSING GASKET Replace.
@ DIFFERENfIAL ASSEMBLY
@ OIL SEAL Replace.
@ TOROUE CONVERTER HOUSING
TOROUE SPECIFICANONS
Boh/Nut No.Torquo valueSizeRomarks
6B
10A
12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbf.ft)
14 N.m (1.4 kgf'm, 10lbf'ft)
44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf'ft)
6x1.0mm
6x1.0mm
10 x 1.25 mm
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Main Valve Body
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly
NOTE:
. Cleanall parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor cleaner, and drywith compressed air. Blowoutall passages.. Replace the valve body as an assembly if any pans are worn or damaged.. Check all valves for free movement. lf anyfail toslidefreely, see Valve Body Repairon page,l4-139.. Coat all parts with ATF during assembly.
CAUTION: Do not use a magnet to removs tha check balls; it may magnetizo the balls.
CPB VALVEVALVE CAP CLIP
ORIFICE CONTROL VALVE
BALLS, 8
lST ACCUMULATOR CHOKE
MODULATORVALVE
RELIEF VALVEVALVE
MAIN VALVE EODYInspect for wear, scratchesand scoring.
SEBVO CONTROL VAL
I.2 SHIFT VALVE
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VALVE CAP