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Transmission
17.
Installation (cont'd)
Install I new set ring on the end of each driveshaft.
Install the right and left driveshafts (see section 16).
CAUTION: While instatling the drive3hafts in thedifferential, be sure not to allow dust and olher for-aign particles to enter into tho transmission.
NOTE:
. Clean the areas where the driveshafts contact thetransmission {differential} thoroughly with sol-vent or carburetor cleaner, and drv with com-
Dressed air.
. Turn the right and left steering knuckle fully out-wa.d, and slide each driveshaft into the differen-tial until you feel its set ring clip engage the sidegear.
Install the damper fork, then install the right and leftball joints to each lower arm with the castle outsand new cotter pins.
19.
10 x 1.25 mm43 N.m{4.4 kgf.m, 32 lbf.ftl
SELF-LOCKING NUTReplace.12 x 1.25 mm6l N.m
CASTI.I'12 x 1.25 mm
{6.s ksr.m. 47 tbr.ftr l! _ ll ffiteo
- s.o tet'.,
14-350
20. Install the splash shietd.
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21.
SECONOARY GEARSHAFT SPEEDSENSOB CONNECTOR
6 x 1.0 mm9.8 t{.m 11.0 kgt.m,7.2 tbf.trl
Connect the vehicle speed senso. connector. thedriven pulley speed sensor connector and the sec-ondary gear shaft speed sensor connector,
6x1,0mm12 N.m {1.2 kg{.m, 8.7 tbf,ft)
DRIVEN PULLEYSPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
E.
6 x 1.0 m.rl'12 N.m {1.2 kg{.m,8.7 tbf.fo
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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
14-351
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![HONDA CIVIC 1999 6.G Workshop Manual l.
17.Make sure the transmission is in the E] position.
Fill the transmission with cvT Fluid, and run the
engine for 30 seconds or until approximately 0 95 {
(1.0 US qt.,0.8 lmp qt.) is discharged.
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17.Make sure the transmission is in the E] position.
Fill the transmission with cvT Fluid, and run the
engine for 30 seconds or until approximately 0 95 {
(1.0 US qt.,0.8 lmp qt.) is discharged.
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17.Make sure the transmission is in the E] position.
Fill the transmission with cvT Fluid, and run the
engine for 30 seconds or until approximately 0 95 {
(1.0 US qt.,0.8 lmp qt.) is discharged.
Remove the drain hose, and reconnect the cooler
return hose to the transmission (see page 14-355)
Refill the transmission with CVT Fluid to the proper
level (see page 14-299).
18.
'19.
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TOOL MAINTENANCE
1. Empty and rinse after each use. Fill the can with water
and pressurize the can. Flush the discharge line to
ensure that the unit is clean.
2, lf discharge liquid does not foam, the orifice may be
blocked.
3. To clean, disconnect the plumbing from the tank at
the large couPling nut.
FILTER
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O.RING
Remove the in-line tilter from the discharge side and
clean if necessary'
The fluid orifice is located behind the filter. Clean it
with the pick stored in the bottom of the tank han-
dle. or blow it clean with air. Securely reassemble
all parts.
COUPLINGNUT
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\ORIFICE
FILLER CAP
14-353
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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
14-354
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).
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{1.2 kgI m, 8.7 lblft)
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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.
14-355
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Shift Lever
KNOBLEVER
SCREW
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PUSH KNOE SPRING
SHIFTPUSH KNOB
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,/
-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
14-356
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Driveshafts
Inspection
Driveshaft Boot
Check the boots on the driveshaft for cracks, damage,
leaking grease and loose boot bands. lf any damage is
found, replace the boot and boot bands,
Loose Splines
Turn the driveshaft by hand and make sure the splines
and joint are not excessively loose. lf any damage is
found, replace the inboard joint.
Twisied or Cracked
Make sure the driveshaft is not twisted or cracked.
Reolace it if necessarv.
DRIVESHAFT
BOOT BANDS
1.
Removal
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see section 'l).
Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.
Drain the transmission fluid (see section 13 or 14).
Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then
remove the nut.
Remove the selJ-locking nut and flange bolts.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm
(cont'd)
16-3
1.
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Disassembly
lnboard Joint Side:
1. Carefully clamp the driveshaft in a vise with soft
jaws, then remove the set ring from the inboard
joint.
2. Remove the boot bands. Take care not to damage
the boot.
. lf the boot band is a locking tab type, pry up the
locking tabs with a screwdriver, and raise the
end of the band.
. It the boot band is a welded type, cut the boot
ba nd.
. lf the boot band is a crimping type, pry up the
end of the band with a screwdraver.
. lf the boot band is a double loop type, lift up the
band bend.
Locking Tab Typs
Welded Type
J
Replace.
l,
Crimping Type
Double Loop Type
Mark each roller and inboard joint to identify the
locations of rollers and grooves in the inboard joint.
Then remove the inboard joint on the shop towel.
Be careful not to drop the rollers when separating
them from the inboard ioint.
INBOARD JOINTCheck splines for wear or damage,Check inside bore for wear.Inspect for cracks.
(cont'd)
16-5