1999 HONDA CIVIC ect

Glutch Master Gylinder
IRemovaUlnstallation
CAU'NON:
. Do not sDill brake lluid onthevehicle;it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash
it off immediatelY with water.
. Plug the end ofthe clutch line and reservoir hos€ with
a shop towelto prevent brake tluid from coming out
1. The brake tluid can be removed from the clutch
master cylinder reservoir with a syringe
2. Disconnect the clutch line and reservoir hose from
the clutch master cylinder.
19N.m 11.9 kgf.m,14 tbf.ttl
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3. Pry out the lock pin, and pull the pedal pin out
the yoke. Remove the nuts
NUTS8 x 1 .25 mm13 N.m {'1.3 kgt.m,9.4lbf ft)
)
of
CLUTCH LINE
iffi,
4. Remove the clutch master cylinder.
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
lnstall the clutch master cylinder in the reverse
order of removal.
NOTE: Bleed the clutch hydraulic system {see page
12-61,
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Slave Gylinder
Removal/lnstallation
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake tluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does contact th€ paint, wash
it off immodiatoly with water,
. Plug the end ot the clutch line with a shop towel to
prevsnt brake fluid from coming oul.
-61'srp", High Temp Urea crease (p/N
08798 - 90021.
: Brake Assembly Lube or equivalent rubber
grease.
1. Disconnect the clutch line from the slave cvlinder.
2. Remove the slave cylinder from the clutch housing.
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3. Install the slave cylinder in the reverse order of
removal.
NOTE: Make sure the boot is installed on the slave
cvlinder.. CLUTCH LINE15 N.m (1 .5 kgf.m, 1 1 lbf.It)
SLAVE CYLINDER
-G4(P/N 08798- 90021
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl.n,16 lbl.lt)
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(Brak€ AssemblyLubol
Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.
a Attach a hose to the bleeder screw, and suspend
the hose in a container of brake fluid.
. Make sure there is an adequate supply of fluid at
the clutch master cylinder, then slowly pump the
clutch pedal until no more bubbles appear at the
bleeder hose.
. Refill the clutch master cylinder with fluid when
done.
. Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid.
Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corro-
sion and decrease the life of the system.
. Confirm clutch operation, and check for leaking
flu id.

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
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lf the height exceeds the service limit, replace the
pressure Plate.
3. Installthe special tools
PRESSURE PLATE
MOUNTINGBOLT
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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

Clutch Disc
RemovaUlnspection
2.
'1. Remove the clutch disc and special tools.
CLUTCH
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Inspect lining of the clutch disc for signs of slipping
or oil. lf it is burned black or oil soaked, replace it.
Measure the clutch disc thickness.
Clulch Disc Thickness:
Standard (Now): 8.5 - 9.1 mm (0.33 - 0.36 in)
Servic€ Limit: 5.5 mm (0.22 inl
CLUTCH
lf the thickness is less than the service limit. .eolacethe clutch disc.
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4. Measure the depth from the lining surface to therivets, on both sides.
Rivet Depth:
Standard lNewl: 1.3 - 1.9 mm {0.05 - 0.07 in} min.
Service Limit: 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
lf the depth is less than the service limit, replace the
clutch disc.
CLUTCH DISC

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
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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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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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CLUTCH ALIGNMENT SHAFT
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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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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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MaintenanceBack-up Light Switch
Transmission Oil
NOTE: Check the transmission oil with the engine OFF
and the vehicle on level ground.
1. Remove the oil filler plug, then check the level and
condition of the oil.
OIL FILLER PLUG/14 N.m (4.5 kgl.m,33 lbl.ft)Proper Level
4.
WASHERReplace.
The oil level must be up to the filler hole. lf it is
below the hole, add oil until it runs out. then rein-
stall the oil filler plug with a new washer.
lf the transmission oil is dirty, remove the drain plug
and drain the oil.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and refill
the transmission with the recommended oil to the
proper lever.
NOTE: The drain plug washer should be replaced at
every oil change.
Reinstall the oil filler plug with a new washer.
OilCapacity
1.8 f (1.9 US qt. 1.6 lmp qtl at oil change
1.9 { (2.0 US $, 1.7 lmp qt) at overhaul
Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid {MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shift-
ing because it does not contain the proper addi-
t|ves.
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Replacement
NOTE: To test the back-up light switch, see section 23
1. Disconnect the connector, then remove the back-up
light swirch connector from the connector clamp.
2. Remove the back-up light switch.
25 N.m (2.5 kgf'm, 18lbf'ltl
Install the new washer and back-up light switch
Connect the back-up light switch connector.
ASHER
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