1999 HONDA CIVIC washer fluid

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.

1.
Start the engine.
Shift to the respective shift lever positions in the table, and measure the following pressures at 1'500 rpm'
. Forward Clutch Pressure
. Reverse Brake Pressure
. Drive Pulley Pressure
. Driven Pulley Pressure
8. Shift to E posltion, and measure the lubrication pressure at 3,000 rpm'
Disconnect the special tool after pressure testlng
Install the sealing boits in the jnspection holes with new sealing washers, and tighten the bolts to the specified
toroue.
TOROUE: 18 N.m {1.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft}
CAUTION: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission'
9.
10.
PBESSURESHIFT LEVER
POSmONSYMP{OMPROBABLE CAUSE
FLUID PRESSURE
Standard/Ssrvice Limit
Forwa rd
Clutch
ENo or low for-
ward clutch
pressure
Forward Clutch1.4 - 1.75 MPa
(14.3 - 17.8 kgtcm', 203 - 253 Psi)
Reverse
Brake
tsNo or low
reverse brake
pressure
Reverse Brake1.4 - 1.75 MPa
(14.3 - '17.8 kg7cm', 203 - 253 Psi)
Drive
Pulley
NNo or low
drive pulley
pressure
ATF pump, PH reg-
ulator valve, PL
regulator valve,
Shift valve
0.2 - 0.7 MPa
(2 - 7.1 kgflcm', 28 - 101 Psi)
Drive pulley
pressure roo
high
PH regulator valve,
PL regulator valve,
Shift valve. Shift
control linear
solenoid
Driven
Pulley
No or low
driven pulley
pressure
ATF pump, PH reg-
ulator valve, Shift
valve, Shift control
linear solenoid
1.5 - 2.3 MPa
(15.3 - 23.5 kg?cm', 218 - 334 Psi)
Driven pulley
pressure too
h igh
PH regulator valve
LubricationNo or low
lubrication
pressure
ATF pump,
Lubrication valve
Above 0.2 MPa
(Above 2 kgf/cm'. 30 Psi)
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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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14.
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,

I
6. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connec-
tor, the driven pulley speed sensor connector, and
the secondary gear shaft speed sensor connector.
SECONDARY GEARSHAFT SPEEDORIVEN PULLEY
SPEED SENSORCONNECTORSENSOR
7. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
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8. Remove the drain plug, and drain th€ CVT fluid
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.
CAUTION: While installing the drain plug' bo 3ur.
nol io allow du3l 8nd other toreign particles to
enter into th€ trsnsmi$ion.
DRAIN PLUG18 x 1.5 rnm(, N.m (5.0 kgfm, 36 lbf'ft|
9. Remove the splash shield.
SEALING WASHERReplaco.

Transmission
Reassembly
CAUTION: While reassembling. be sure not to sllow dust and othor foreign particles to enter into the transmission.
NOTE:
. Coat all parts with CVT Fluid.
. Replace the following parts:- O-rings- Sealing rings- Sealing washers- Gaskets- Start clutch assembly and secondary drive gear assembly8 x 1.25 mm37 N.m {3.8 kgf.m,27 lbtftl
MANUAL VALVE
6x1.0mm12 N m 11.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbl.ft)
LINESREVERSE BRAKEEND PLATE
Dtsc
PLATE
DISC SPRING
THRUST WASHER
CARRIER ASSEMBLY
THRUST WASHER
THRUST NEEDLEBEARING
END COVEB
DOWELPIN
END COVER GASKET
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgtm,8.7 lbtft)THRUST SHIM,25 x 31 mmSelective part
RING GEAR
THRUST WASHER
THRUSTBEARING
8 x 1.25 mm29 N.m 13.0 kgl m, 22 lbtftl
INTERMEDIATEHOUSING ASSEMBLY
ROLI.IR
SNAPRINGeBH^cMANUALVALVEBOOY
SUN GEAR
INPUT SHAFT
(RUBEERI
ATF FEED PIPE
O-RINGSTRANSMISSIONHOUSING GASKETSNAP RING
FORWARD CLUTCH
SNAP RING
SHAFTASSEMALY
DOWEL PtN
SPRING RETAINER/RETURN SPRINGASSEMBLY
REVERSE BRAKE PISTON
O.RINGS
SNAP RING
ATF FEED PIPES
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SNAP RING RETAINERTRANSMISSION HOUSING

22. Install the shift cable end on the control lever, and
install the shift cable on the shift cable bracket'
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the shift cable'
23. lnstall the clip in the direction shown.
LOCKNUT
SHIFI CABLE 29 N m {3.0 kg{ m, 22lblftl
SHIFT CABLEERACKET
WASHERIPLASTIC)
CONTROL LEVER
24, Connect the solenoid harness connector. the drive
pulley speed sensor connector. and the ground
cable terminals.
6x1.0mm12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m.8,7 rbtft)
GROUND CABLETERMINAL 6x1.0mm
GROUNDTERMINAL
12 N.m {1.2 kgf'm,8.7lbtfrl
DRIVE PULLEYSPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
SOLENOID HARNESS
CONNECTOR
25. Connect the starter motor cable on the starter motor.
and install the cable holder.
NOTE: When installing the staner motor cable. make
sure that the crimped side of the ring terminal is
facing out (see section 23).
STARTEB
BMOUNTING NUT
9 N.m (0.9 kgf m,7 lbf ft)
26. Install all removed connectors and clamps'
27. Install the distributor.
28. Install the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
29.
assemDly.
Refill the transmission with the recommended
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid (see page 14-2991
CAUTION: While filling the CvT Fluid, bs surs not io
allow dust and other fotoign particles to entor into
the transmission.
Connect the battery positive (+) terminal first, then
the negative (-l terminal to the battery'
Check the ignition timing (see section 23).
Start the engine. Set the parking brake, and shift the
transmission through all gears three times Check
shift cable adjustment (see page 14-355).
Check the front wheel alignment (see section 18)
Let the engine reach operating temperature (the
radiator fan comes on) with the transmission in lXl
or E position, then turn it off and check fluid level'
Perform the start clutch calibration procedure on
page 14-293.
Road test as described on pages 14-296 and 14-297
30.
31.
34.
36.
STARTER MOTOR
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Steering Gearbox
Disassembly (cont'd)
8. Remove cylinder lines A and B from the gearbox.
CYLINDER LINE gCYLINOCR LINE A
Drain the fluid from the cylinder fittings by slowly
moving the steering rack back and forth,
Remove the two flange bolts, then remove the valve
body unit from the gearbox. (See page 17-52 forvalve body unit disassembly.)
VALVE BOOY UNITFLANGE BOLT
10.
'96 - '97 mod.ls:32 mm SHIMS98 - '00 modok:WAVE WASHER
17-50
13. Loosen and remove the cvlinder end.
11. Drill a 3 mm (0.12 in) diameter hole approximatety
2.5 - 3.0 mm (0.10 - 0.12 in) in depth in the stakedpoint on the cylinder.
cAunoN:
o Do nol allow metal shavings to onter the cylin.
der housing.
. After romoying iha cylinder end, remova any
bur6 at the staksd point.
Dcpthi 2,5 - 3.0 mm {0.10 - 0.12 in}
CYUNDER
12. Hold the steering
snown.
gearbox using a C-clamp as