1999 HONDA CIVIC Bearing

lllustrated Index
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NOTE:
. Whenever the transmission is removed, clean and grease the release bearing sliding surface
. lf the parts marked with an asterisk (*) are removed, the clutch hydraulic system mustbe bled (seepage 12-6)
. Inspect the hoses for damage, leaks, interference, and twisting
'RESERVOIF TANK
ASSIST SPRING
LOCK PIN
5x1,0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbtftl*CLUTCH LINE15 N.m {1.5 kgJ m,11 tbt.ft)
RELEASE BEARINGRemoval/lnspection, page 12-1 1Installation, page 12-'12
*CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDERRemoval/lnstallation, page 12 5
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbf.ft)
FLYWHEELInspectaon, page 12IReplacement, Page 12-9
CLUTCH DISCRemoval/lnspection, page 1 2-8
lnstallation, page 12-'10
'12 x 1.0 mm118 N.m {12.0 kgt'm,86.8lbfft)
PBESSURE PLATEBemoval/lnspection, page 12 7Installation, page 12''10
8 x 1.25 mm22 N m (2.2 kgf.m, 16lbf ft)
ISLAVE CYLINDERRemoval/lnstallation, page 12_6
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Glutch Pedal
Adjustment
NOTE:
. To check the clutch interlock switch and clutch
switch, see section 23.
. The clutch is self-adjusting to compensate for wear.
CAUTION: lf there is no clearance between the mas-
ter cylinder pislon and push rod, the release bearing
is held against the diaphragm spring, which can
result in clutch slippage 01 other clutch problems.
1. Loosen locknut A, and back off the clutch switch (or
adjusting bolt) until it no longer touches the clutch
peoar.
2. Loosen locknut C, and turn the push rod in or out to
get the specified stroke {@} and height (@) at tne
clutch pedal.
3. Tighten locknut C.
4. Thread in the clutch switch {or adiusting bolt) until
it contacts the clutch pedal.
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Turn the clutch switch (or adjusting bolt) in an addi-
tional 3/4 to 1 full turn.
Tighten locknut A.
Loosen locknut B on the clutch interlock switch.
Measure the clearance between the floor board and
clutch pedal with the clutch pedal fully depressed.
Release the clutch pedal 15 - 20 mm {0.59 - 0.79 in)
from the fully depressed position and hold it there.
Adjust the position of the clutch interlock switch so
that the engine will start with the clutch pedal in
this position.
Thread the clutch interlock switch an additional in
3/4 to 1 full turn.
Tighten locknut B.
LOCKNUT B9.8 N.m (1.0 k91.m,7.2 lbt.tt)
INTERLOCK SWITCI{
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7.
8.
9.
10.
ASSIST SPRING
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CLUTCH SWITCH
lo. ADJUSTING BOLTI
LOCKNUT A9.8 N'm (1.0 kgI.m, 7.2 lbf,ft)
LOCKNUT C18 N.m {1.8 kql.m, 13lbf.ft}
@ (STROKE at PEDAL): 130 - 140 mm (5.12 - 5.51 in)
@ (TOTAL CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PTAYI: 12 - 21 mm (0.47 - 0.83 in) includethepedal play 1 10 mm (0.04 - 0.39 in)
@ (CLUTCH PEDAL HEIGHT): ']65 mm {6.50 in) to the floor
@ (CLUTCH PEDAL DISENGAGEMENT HEIGHT): 83 mm (3.27 in) minimum to the floor
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Pressure Plate
\Removal/lnsPection
1.Inspect the fingers of the diaphragm spring for wear
at the release bearing contact area.
Check the diaphragm spring fingers for height using
the special tools and a feeler gauge.
Standard {New}: 0.6 mm (0.02 inl max.
Seruice Limit: 1.0 mm {0.04 in}
FEELER GAUGE
CLUTCH ALIGNMENT DISCOTJAF_PM7O1 1ACLUTCH ALIGNMENT SHAFTOTJAF-PM7012AHANDLE07936-37tOtOO
lf the height exceeds the service limit, replace the
pressure Plate.
3. Installthe special tools
PRESSURE PLATE
MOUNTINGBOLT
ALIGNMENT SHAFTOTJAF-PM7012AHANDLE07936-371010Oo7924-PD20003GEAR HOLDER
07LA8-PVOOIOOot
ENGINEBLOCKADJUSTER BOLT
BOLT
4. To prevent warping, unscrew the pressure plate
mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several
steps, then remove the pressure plate.
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lnspect the pressure plate surface for wear' cracks,
and burning.
Inspect for warpage using a straight edge and leeler
ga uge.
NOTEr Measure across the pressure plate at three
pornrs.
Standard (Newl: 0.03 mm (0.001 inl max.
Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 inl
lf the warpage exceeds the service limit, replace the
pressure plate.
STBAIGHT EDGE

Flywheel
\Inspection
1.
2.
3.
Inspect the ring gear teeth for wear and damage
Inspect the clutch disc mating surface on the
flywheel for wear, cracks, and burning.
Measure the flywheel runout using a dial indicator
through at least two full turns Push against the
flywheel each time you turn it to take up the
crankshaft thrust washer clearance.
NOTE: The runout can be measured with engine
installed.
Standard (New): 0.05 mm (0.002 inl max.
Service Limit: 0.15 mm {0.006 in)
FLYWHEEL
OIAL INOICATOR
FLYWHEEL
lf the runout exceeds the service limit. replace the
flywheel.
Turn the inner race o{ the ball bearing with your tin-
ger. The ball bearing should turn smoothly and qui
etly. lf the inner race does not turn smoothly and
quietly, replace the bearing. Check that the ball
bearing outer race fits tightly in the flywheel. lf it is
loose. replace the ball bearing
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4.
BALL BEARING tO
Replacement
1. Installthe special tool.
MOUNTINGBOLTS
RITIG GEAR HOLDER
oTLAB-PV00100oto7924-PD20003
2.Remove the flywheel mounting bolts in a crisscross
pattern in several steps as shown, and remove the
flywheel,
Remove the ball bearing from the flywheel
(cont'dl
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FLYWHEEL
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FlywheelClutch Disc, Pressure Plate
Replacement (cont'dl
4. Drive the new ball bearing into the flywheel using
the special tools as shown.
DRIVER07749-0010000
ATTACHMENT,32x35mm07746-OOIOTOO
FLYWHEEL
BEARING
Align the hole in the flywheel with the crankshaft
dowel pin and install the flywheel. Install the
mounting bolts finger-ti9ht.
Install special tool, then torque the flywheel mount-
ing bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps as
snown.
5.
6.
MOUNTING BOLTS118 N.m (12.0 kgl.m,87 tbf.ft)
RING GEAR HOLDER07LAB-PV00100ol07924 -PO20003
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Installation
1. Install the special tool.
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07936-3710r00
{P/N 08798-90021
RING GEAR HOLDER07LAB-PVOO100ot07924-PD20003
CLUTCH ALIGNMENT SHAFTOTJAF_PM7012A
2.
3.
Installthe clutch disc using the special tools.
Install the pressure plate.
RING GEAR HOLDERoTLAB PV00'l OO
07924 PD20003
OTJAF_PM70124HANOLE07936-3710100
CLUTCH DISC

Release Bearing
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4. Torque the mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern as
shown. Tighten them in several steps to prevent
warping the diaPhragm sPring.
19 rbf.ft)
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RING GEAR HOLDERoTLAB-PV00100ot07924-PD20003
CLUTCH ALIGNMENT SHAFT
OTJAF_PM7O12AHANOLE07936-3710100
MOUNTING BOLTS
8 x 1.25 mm
25 N.m (2.6 kgl'm.
Removal/lnspection
1. Remove the release fork boot from the clutch hous-
Ing.
2. Remove the release fork from the clutch housing by
squeezing the release fork set spring with pliers
Remove the release bearing.
Check the release bearing for play by spinning it by
hand.
CAUTION: The releass bearing is packed with
grease. Do not wash it in solvent.
lf there is excessive play, replace the release bear-
ing with a new one.
RELEASE FORK
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Release Bearing
Installation
NOTE: Use only Super High Temp Urea Grease(P/N 08798 - 9002).
1. With the release fork slid between the release bear-
ing pawls, install the release bearing on the main-
shaft while inserting the release fork through the
hole in the clutch housing.
RELEASE FORK BOLT12 x 'l .25 mm
tP/N 0a79a-90021O.3-0.9 s 10.01 -O.03 ozl
Align the detent of the release fork with the release
fork bolt, then press the release fork over the
release fork bolt sequarely.
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3. Move the release fork right and left to make surethat it fits properly against the release bearing, and
that the release bearing slides smoothly.
4. Install the release fork boot; make sure the bootseals around the release fork and clutch housino.

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S40 Model (All except'99 - 00 2-door Si' SiR)
Manual Transmission
Special Tools ..'.......... 13-2
Maintenance
Transmission Oil .............................. 13-3
Back-up Light Switch
Replacement ......... 13-3
Troubleshooting '....... 13-4
Transmission AssemblY
Removal ................. 13-5
lnstallation ............. 13-8
lllustrated Index ...............'........."........ 13-10
Transmission Housing
I Removaf .."""""""' 13-12
J R"rr"r"" Shift Holder
Clearance lnspection ....................... 13-13
Reverse ldler Gear
Removal ....'.........." 13-14
Mainshaft, Countershaft, Shift Fork
Disassembly ......'... 13-14
Mainshaft AcsemblY
Index ............... ....... 13-15
Clearance Inspection ..'.................... 13-16
Disassembly .......... 13-17
Inspection ....'......... 13-18
Reassembly ........... 13-19
Countershaft AssemblY
lndex ................ ...... 13-20
Clearance lnspection ."..........'......." 13-21
Disassembly ..."""' 13-22
Inspection .............. 13-23
Reassembly ..'.""... 13-23
Shift Fork AssemblY
lndex ............... ."'... 13-25
Clearance lnspection ."......."........'.. 13'26
MBS Shift Piece Inspection ....-.....'.. 13'27
Synchro Sleeve, Synchro Hub
f nspection/lnstallation .......'...... ".... 13'27
Synchro Ring, Gear
Inspection '....'..".... 13'28
Shift Rod
Removal .'......".""" 13'29
Differential
lndex ......."'...... .'."' 13-30
Backlash Inspection ..........."......."... 13-30
Bearing Beplacement'.............'.".... 13'31
Final Driven Gear Replacement '..... 13-31
Thrust Shim Adiustment ..."........... 13-32
Clutch Housing Bearing
Replacement .......'. 13-34
Mainshaft Thrust Shim
Adiustment '....'..".. 13-36
Transmission
Reassembly ........... 13-39
Oil Seals
Replacement ......... 13-43
Gearshift Mechanism
Overhaul ................ 13-44
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