1999 HONDA CIVIC Shift

Stall Speed
Test
CAUTION:
. To prevent transmission damage, do not test stall sp€€d for mole than 10 seconds at a time.
. Do not shift the lsver whils raising the engine speod.
. Be sure lo remove the pressure gauge before tosting stall speed.
. Stall speed tssts should be used tor diagnostic purposes only,
1. Engage the parking brake, and block the tront wheels.
2. Connect a tachometer to the engine, and stan the engine.
3. Make sure the A/C switch is OFF.
4. After the engine has warmed up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), shift into E position.
5. Fully depress the brake pedal and accelerator for 6 to 8 seconds, and note engine speed,
6. Allow two minutes for cooling, then repeat the test in E, E, and E positions.
Stall Speed BPM in E poshion:
Specification: 2,500 rpm
Servic€ Limit: 2,350 - 2.650 rpm
Stall Speed RPM in E, E and E positions:
Specitication: 3,000 rpm
Service Limit: 2,800 - 3,100 rpm
TROUBLEPROBABLE CAUSE
Stall rpm high in @. p. [, and @ positionsLow fluid level or ATF pump output
Clogged ATF strain€r
PH regulator valve stuck closed
Slippage of forward clutch
Faulty start clutch
Stall rpm high in E position. Slippage of reverse brake. Faulty start clutch
Stall rpm low in E, P, [, and @ positionsEngine output low
Faulty stan clutch
Stuck shift valve
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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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Transmission
Removal
@. Mako suro lifts. iacks, and satety stands are placod
properly, and hoi3t bracket are attached to lhe cor-
rect position on the engine {see soction 1}.
. Apply parking brake and block r€ar wheels so tha
vehicle will not roll off stands and fall on you while
working undor it.
CAUTION: Use tender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal from
the battery, then remove the positive (+)terminal.
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
1.
assembly.
3. Remove the starter cables and cable holder from
the starter motor.
STARTER CABLE
STARTER MOTOR
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4, Disconnect the solenoid harness connector, the drivepulley speed sensor connector, and the ground cable
terminals.
DRIVE PULI.-EYSPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
SOLENOIO HARNESSCONNECTOR
Remove the clip, then separate the shift cable from
the control lever,
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the shift cable.
WASHER
WASHER
GROUND CABLE
GROUND CAELE
CONTROL LEVER
S}IIFT CABLE

6) TRANSMISSION HOUSING GASKET Replace'
@ DOWEL PIN
@) ATF FEED PIPE
@ o-RING Replace.
60 o-RING Replace.
@) DRIVE PULLEY SPEED SENSOR
@ TRANSMISSION HANGER
@ SNAP RING
@ txaust Sxtfu, zs t 31 mm selective part
@ SALL BEARING
6J RING GEAR6D SNAP RING
@ aevense aRlxe rND PLATE Selective part
@ REVERSE BRAKE DISC
@ REVERSE BRAKE PLATE
@ DISC SPRING6} THNUST WASHER
@} finusr NeeoLr eelnNc
@ THRUST WASHER
@ GARRIER ASSEMBLY
@ THRUST WASHER
@ THRUST NEEDLE BEARING
@} SUN GEAR
@ SEALING RING REPIACE'
@ NEEDLE BEARING
@ INPUT SHAFT
@ NEEDLE BEARING
@ SEALING RING FEPIACE'
@ SEALING RING {RUBBERI Replace'
@ ATF FEED PIPE
O END COVER
O ATF FEED PIPE
O DOWEL PIN
@ O-RING Replace.G) FEED PIPE FLANGE
@ reeo ppe ruruce puru
O] ROLLERO IruTENMEDNTE XOUSING ASSEMBLY
ao corutnoL sxlrr lsseugLv
@ tnlrusmtsstottt ttoustt'tc
@ SHIFT CABLE BRACKET
c) BREATHER CAP
@ oll- SEAL Replace.
@ CONTROL LEVER
G LoCK WASHER Replace.(D secololaY ceaR SHAFT SPEED sENsoR
o) onvel put-uv sPEED SENSOR
@ O-RING Replace.(O SNAP RING6 rnmrsutsstoru xouslNc oRlvEN PULLEY
SHAFT ROLLER BEARING
@ END COVER GASKET REPIACE'
@ o-RING Replace
6o mnruulL vnLVe goDY LINE A
64 MANUAL VALVE BODY LINE B
@ O-RING Replace.
@ DETENT SPRING
O ATF FEED PIPE
@ O-RING Replace.
@ MANUAL VALVE EODY
@ DOWEL PIN
@ r'rllull valve goDY SEPARAToR PLATE
6D SNAP RING
@t roRwlno cturcx ASSEMBLY
@ o-RING Replace
@ SNAP RINGo3 spnlruc aetlrupn/RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY
@ nevense ennr eBtottt
@ o-RING Feplace.
@ SNAP RING RE'AINER
@ ATF FEED PIPE
.1,
TOROUE SPECIFICATIONS
6x1.0mm
6x1.0mm
8 x 1.25 mm
8 x 1.25 mm
8 x 1.25 mm
12 N.m (1.2 kgf'm,8.7 lbf'ft)
14 N.m {1.4 kgf'm, 10 lbift)
37 N.m (3.8 kgf'm, 27 lbf'ft)
26 N.m (2.7 kgf'm,20 lbf'ft)
29 N.m (3.0 kgf'm, 22 lbf'ft)
6B
8B
8F
8G
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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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Shift Cable
RemovaUlnstallation
@ Make sure lifts, iacks and safety stands are
placed properly (see seqtion 11,
1. Remove the front console (see section 20).
2. Shift to E position, then remove the lock pin from
the adiuster.
ADJUSTER
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Remove the air cleaner housing assembly.
Remove the clip from the control lever, and loosen
the locknut.
CLIP SHTFT CABLE LOCKNUT29 N.m 13.0 kgf m,22 lbf.ft)
SHIFT CABI-EBRACKET
7.
8.
CONTROL LEVER
Remove the shift cable from the control lever, the
shift cable bracket, and the clamp.
Remove the shift cable bracket bolts and nuts, then
remove the shift cable. Take care not to bend the
shift cable when removing/installing it.
SHIFT CABLE BRACKET
lnstall the shift cable in the reverse order of removal.
Check the cable adjustment (see page 14-355).
\.
*o"ra" \
{1.2 kgI m, 8.7 lblft)

t
Adjustment
!@ Make sure lifts, jacks and safety stands are
placed properly (see section 1).
l. Remove the front console (see section 20).
2. Shift to I posirion, then remove the lock pin from
the adjuster.
SHIFT CAELE
l,
,l
{0.7 kgf.m, 5lbf'ltl
3. Check that the hole in the adiuster is perfectly aligned
with the hole in the shift cable. There are two holes in
the adjuster. They are positioned 90" apart to allow
cable adjustment in 1/4 turn increments.
lf the hole is not perfectly aligned, loosen the lock-
nut on the adjuster and adjust as required.
Tighten rhe locknut to 7 N.m (0.7 kgim,5 lbf'ft).
Install the lock pin on the adjuster' lf you feel the
lock pin binding as you reinstall it. the cable is still
out of adjustment and must be readjusted
Make sure the lock pin is seated in the adiuster
securery.
lMove the shift lever to each position, and verify that
the shift position indicator follows the automatlc
transaxle gear position switch.
Start the engine, and check the shift lever in all
positions. lf any gear does not work properly, refer
to troubleshooting (see page 14-294 and 14-295).
Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on the
Aff gear position indicator panel, and verify that the
shift lock lever is released.
7.
10.
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Shift Lever
KNOBLEVER
SCREW
,l
PUSH KNOE SPRING
SHIFTPUSH KNOB
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X./
,/
-6rSILICONE GREASE
SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP.
SCREW3 N.m 10.3 kgl.m.2 lbf.ttl
/ tnrnJl / I 3 N.n l0.3 xgt m, 2 lbf ftl
a,-,/ / Apply non-hardening th'
\2 I
Apply non-hardening thread lock sealant.
SCREW3 N.m {0.3 kgf'm, 2 lbl.ft)
A/T GEAR POSTTON INDICATOR PANEL
LEVER COVER
A/T GEAR POSMON SWNCH
BUSHING
-611SII.'|CONE GREASE
SHIFT I.TVEB ASSEMBLY
dE("""-- L@KP'N
n2
SHIFT LOCKsotENolD
6x1.0mm9,8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbtft)- A/T GEAR POSITIONPLAYE
3 N.m 10,3 kqf.m,2tbfitl
SHIFT LEVEN BRACKET BASE
SHIFT LEVER
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7.2 lbf ftl
BASE COLLAR
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