1999 HONDA CIVIC check oil

Inspection
1.surfaces lor
countershaftInspect the gear surfaces and bearang
wear and damage, then measure tne
at points A, B, and C.
Standard: A: 30.000 - 30.015 mm
(1.1811- 1.1817 inl
B: 35.984 - 36.000 mm
(1.i1167 - 1.4173 inl
C: 24.980 - 2i1.993 mm
{0.9835 - 0.9840 in)
Seryice Limit: A: 29.950 mm (1.1791 inl
B: 35.930 mm (1 '1146 in)
C: 24.930 mm 10.9815 in)
Check oil passages
for cloggrng-
ICheck for wearano oamage.
. lf any part of the countershaft is less than
service limit, replace it with a new one.
Inspect for runout.
Standard: 0.02 mm (0.001 inl max.
Seryice Limit: 0.05 mm {0'002 in)
. lf the runout is more than the service limit. replace
the countershaft with a new one.
the
2.
t,3. Install the parts on the countershait
Reassembly
CAUTION:
. Press the 3rd,4th, and sth gears on the countershaft
without lubrication.
. When installing the 3rd. 4th, and 5th geals, support
the shaft on steel blocks and installthe gears using a
pless.
NOTE: Reler to page 13-20 for reassembly sequence'
1. lnstall the needle bearing on the countershaft'
, 36x41 x 25.5mmNEEDLE BEARING
COUNTERSHAFT
2. Assemble the pans below as shown.
NOTE: Check that the fingers of the friction damper
are securely set in the grooves of the 1sv2nd syn-
chro hub.
2ND GEAR
39x/+4x27mmNEEDLE BEARING
SPACER COLLAR
FRICTION DAMPER
SYNCHRO RING
SYNCHRO SPRING
REVERSE GEAR
lST/2NOSYNCHRO HUB
SYNCHRO SPRING
SYNCHRO RING
FRICTION DAMPER
1ST GEAR
(cont'd)
13-23

70 mm THRUST SHIM: Dl6Y5, Dl6Y8 engin€s
Part NumberThickness
23931 - PL3 - 8000.60 mm 10.0236 in)
23932-PL3-8000.63 mm (0.0284 in)
c23933-PL3-8000.66 mm (0.0260 in)
D23334-PL3-8000.69 mm 10.0272 in)
E23935-PL3-8000.72 mm (0.0283 in)
F23936 - PL3 8000.75 mm (0.0295 in)
23937-PL3-B000.78 mm (0.0307 in)
23938-PL3-8000.81 mm (0.0319 inl
23939-PL3-8000.84 mm (0.0331 in)
23940-PL3-8000.87 mm {0.0343 in)
23941 - PL3 - 8000.90 mm (0.0354 in)
L23942-PL3-8000.93 mm (0.0366 in)
23943-PL3-8000.96 mm (0.0378 in)
N23944-PL3-8000.99 mm i0.0390 in)
o2394s-PL3-8001.02 mm (0.0102 in)
P23946-PL3-8001.05 mm {0.0413 in}
o23947-PL3-8001.08 mm (0.0{25 in)
23948 - PL3 800'1.1'1 mm (0.0437 4n)
23949-PL3-8001.14 mm (0.0449 inl
T23950-PL3-8001.17 mm (0.0461 in)
23951 - PL3 - 8001.20 mm (0.0472 in)
23952-PL3-8001.23 mm (0.0444 in)
239s3-PL3-8001.26 mm {0.0496 in)
X23954-PL3-8001.29 mm (0.0508 in)
2395s-PL3-8001.32 mm (0.0520 in)
z23956-PL3-8001.35 mm (0.0531 in)
23957-PL3-8001.38 mm (0.0543 in)
A823958-PL3-8001.41 mm (0.0555 in)
AC23959-PL3-8001.44 mm {0.0567 in)
AD23960-PL3-8001.47 mm (0.0579 in)
2396't-PL3-8001.50 mm (0.0591 in)
23962-PL3-8001.53 mm (0.0602 in)
AG23963-PL3-8001.56 mm (0.0614 in)
AH23964-PL3-8001.59 mm (0.0626 in)
23965-PL3-8001,62 mm (0.0638 in)
23966-PL3-8001.65 mm (0.0650 in)
AK23967-PL3-8001.68 mm (0.0661 in)
23968-PL3-8001.71 mm (0.0673 in)
23969-PL3-8001.74 mm (0.0685 in)
AN23970-PL3-8001.77 mm (0.0697 in)
AO23971- PL3 8001.80 mm (0.0709 inl
6. Installthe oil guide plate and selected thrust shim in
ths transmission housing
NOTE:
. Clean the thrust washer, spring washel and
thrust shim thoroughly belore installation.
. lnstall the thrust washer, spring washer and
thrust shim proPerlY.
THRUST SHIM
I
OIL GUIDEPLATE
TRANSMISSIONHOUSING
8.
o
10.
7, Install the thrust washer and spring washer in the
mainshaft.
lnstall the mainshaft in the clutch housing
Place the transmission housing over the mainshaft
and onto the clutch housing.
Tighten the clutch and transmission housings with
several 8 mm bolts.
NOTE: lt is not necessary to use sealing agent
between the housings'
8 x 1.25 mm
27 N'm t2.8 kgf.m. 20 lbf'ft)
Tap the mainshaft with a plastic hammer.
Check the thrust clearance in the manner doscribsd
below.
CAUnON: Mc.suromont 3hould bo mlde !t room
tomp9laturs.
a. Slide the mainshaft base and the collar over the
mainshaft.
CLUTCHHOUSING
11.
lz.
MAITISHAFT BASE07GAJ-PG20130COLLAF07GAJ -PG20120
{cont'd}
13-37
THRUST WASHER
SPRING WASI{ER

17. Instali the oil gutter Plate.
Install the oil guide plate and thrust shim on the
transmission housing.
Apply Iiquid gasket to the surface of the transmis-
sion housing mating with the clutch housing as
shown.
NOTE:
. Use liquid gasket {P/N 08718 - 0001 or
08718 - 0003).
. Remove the dirty oil fromthesealing surface.
. lf 5 minutes have passed after applying liquid
gasket, reapply it and assemble the housings.
. Allow it to cure at least 20 minutes after assem-
bly before filling the transmission with oil.
18.
19.
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OIL GUTTER PTATE
TRANSMISSION HOUSING
Liquid gasket
20.lnstall the dowel pins and the transmission housing.
Lower the transmission housing with the snap ring
pliers, and set the snap ring into the groove of the
countershaft bearing.
NOTE: Check that the snap ring is securely seated
in the groove of the countershaft bearing
32 mm SEALING EOLT25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18lbf.ftl
4.6 -8.3 mm10.14-0.33 inl
Install the 32 mm sealing bolt.
NOTE: Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718 - 0001
08718 - 0003) to the threads.
(cont'd)
22.
13-41

MaintenanceBack-up Light Switch
\
Transmission Oil
NOTE: Check the oil with the engine OFF. and the vehi-
cle on level ground.
1. Remove the oil filler plug, then check the level and
condition of the oil.
OIL FILLER PLUGia4 N.m {{.5 kgf'm,Proper Level33 tbtfrl
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.
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 oil to the proper level.
NOTE: The drain plug washer should be replaced at
every oil change.
Reinstallthe oilfiller plug with a new washer.
Oil Capacity
2.2 f {2.3 US. qt, 1.9 lmp. qtl at oil change.
2.3 f {2./f US. qt. 2.0 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-
tives.
OIL FILLER PLUGila N.m {4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbt'ftl
Replace.
\1,
Replacement
NOTE: To check the back-up light switch, see section 23.
1. Disconnect the connector, then remove the back-up
light switch connector from the connector clamp.
2. Remove the back-up lighr switch.
AACK.UP25 N.m 12.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf'tt)Replace.
lnstall the new washer and the back-up light switch.
Check the transmission oil level.4.

. Apply grease to the slave cylinder push rod.
NOTE: Use only Super High Temp Urea Grease
(P/N 08798 - 9002).
6x1.0mm9.8 N'm (1.0 kgl m,
7.2 tbl.ft)
-6,4- 9m2)
Refillthe transmission with oil (see page 13-47).
Connect the positive (+) cable first, then the negative
( - ) cable to the battery.
Check the clutch oPeration.
Shift the transmission, and check for smooth opera-
tion.
Check the front wheel alignment (see section 181.
(P/N 08798
8 x 1 .25 mm22N.n 12.2 kgl'm,16 tbf.ftl
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a
a
a

Automatic Transmission
Special Tools ......... .....'."".'-.-.' 14'2
Description .,....................-...... 14-3
power Flow ......,................. 14"6
Elestronic Control System .... . ................'..'.'.. 14-13
Hvdraulic Control .....'......" 1'l-19
Hydraulic F|ow...... .'.'.".'....11-21
Lock-up System '............ ... t/t'33
Electrical System
Component Locations....,.............'......'.............'.,. 14'39
PCM Circuit Diagram
lA/T Control Syst€m: '96 - 98 Models) .........'.. 1/t-40
PCM Tarminal Volt8ge/Measuring Condhions
{'96 - 98 ModeblA/T Control System ............
PCM Circuit Disgram(A/T Conlrol System: '99 - 00 Modsls) '..........' 14-44
PCM Terminal Voltage/Measuring Conditions('99 - 00 Models)A/T Control System ...
Troubleshooting Proceduros ....
Symptom-to-ComPonent Chari
Efectricaf SFiem - '96 - 98 Models '..-.-..."'.'..11-52
Eloqtrical System -'99 - 00 Modols ... .........". 1+54
EleclricatTroubl$hooting ('96 - 98 Models)
Valve Body
Repair .................... ........'.... 14-139
Valve
Assembly
ATF Pump
1,1-1i10
Inspection ...........'.......... 14-141
Main Valvs Body
Disass€mbf y/lnspoction/R.sssembly .'.'.'.'.. -. -. 1 1-1 12
Secondsry Valve BodY
Disa$embfy/lnspoction/Rsassembly ......'.'.'.'. 11-111
Regulator Valve Body
Disa$embly/lnspoction/Rea3sembly ..........'... 14-1{5
Servo Body
Disassombly/lnsp€ction/Reassembly .".'........ 14-146
Lock-up Valv6 Body
Dis$s.mbf y/ln3poction/Rea$embly .'.. -. -..'.'.' 1 1-1 17
Mainsh!ft
Dkassembly/lnep€ction Reassembly ..'...'........ 14'148
Inspoction .............'..........'. l it-149
Countsrshaft
Disa$embly/lnspeqtion/Rea3sembly .......'...'.. 1a-l51
Dba$ombly/Re$s.mblY11-152
til-46
I rl-48
Troubleshooting Flowcharts
Electrical Troubleshooting ('9!t - 00 Models)
Troublsshooting Flowchart3
Lock-up Control Solenoid vslvo A/B AssemblY
RePlacoment
Shift Cont.ol Solenoid Valve A/B A3sembly
Inspestion
Ona-way Clutch
Disassembh/lrupoction/Rca$embly .. "'........ l4-155
Clutch
lllustlttcd Ind.x {A48A, B4RA Transmlssion) ..' 14-156
tustr.tod Index (MrnA Transmi$ionl ............ til-158
...................... 14-153
L
14-56
1+81'
14-105
1+105
Replacoment ......
Mainshaft/Countorshaft Spo€d Sonsors
Replacemsnt ......'."'........... lit'108
Hydraulic System
Symptom-to-Componeni Chart
Hydraulic Sydemr+109
t4-113
1+116
11-117
Rea$emblY
14-106 Difforrr ial
llhdraied Index........ t4-156
B.ckhrh ln3poction. 14-167
Boaring Roplacemont..-..........11-167
..... 14-108 Diftrrsniial Carrior Repl8cemeni .'.-.............'...' lil-168
Oil Sall Romovalt4-t 59
Oil Soal ln3tallstion/Sidc Clearance'......'.....'... 1'l'169
Torqua Convertcr Housing Boarings
Mlin3haft Besring/Oil Scal Roplac.ment ."..'.. lil-172
Counio6hatt Betring R.plscem.nt ..'...... ....... 14-173
Test.....,......14-106
14-107
14-160
11-162
11-171
11-175
Replacement
Test .....,.,..........
Road Te3t
Linear Solenoid AsssmblY
Stall Speed
lllustrated Indax
Transmission/End Cover'. ....
Transmission Hou3ing,.............'.'......'....""..-.-.. 11-128
Torque Conve.ter Housing/Valvo Body ........... 14-130
End Cover
14-itB Park Stop
1+119 In3pection/Adiustmsnt...'......'.'............'...."""'14-175
Transmbgion
Reassombly
11-122 Torquo Convertet/Drivr Plsie ............'.'............'.. . l4-182
Transmission
11.726 Inrtallation
Tranlmission Housing Boarings
Msinsh.ft /CounteEhaft Bearings
B!pltcomgnt
Rcvo.3s ldlor Gear
lnrtallation
Cooler Flushing ..
Shift Cabls
Test
Fluid Level
Checkin9 .........."..'.'.....
Changing
Pressure Testing
Transmission
Transmission
Rgmoval ..
lil-176
.'..........'.'.'..... 1'l-183
.... lil-187
11-132Adiustmont
RemovaUlnttallation1,1-190
lit-191Transmisgion Housing
Removal ... '.'...... ......'..... 14-l3il
Tolque Convgrter Housing/valvs Body
Rsmoval .........,...... ............. 14-136
Valve CaDs
Description .......'................. t 4'138
Shift lndicator Panel
Adiu3tmant ..'.................. 14-192
ATF Coolor Hoses
Connection ..,............,.,....... l'l-192
Shift Lever .,........

Lock-up Gontrol Solenoid Valve A/B Assembly
Test
'1, Disconnect the 2P connector from the
trol solenoid valve 1y'8 assembly.
TERMINAL SIOE OF
MALE TERMINALS
tocK-up con-
LOCK.UP CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE A/BASSEMBLY
Measure the resistance between the No. 2 terminal
(solenoid valve A) of the lock-up control solenoid
valve connector and body ground, and between the
No. 1 terminal (solenoid valve Bl and body ground.
STANDARD: 12 - 25 O
Replace the lock-up control solenoid valve assem-
bly if the resistance is out of specification.
lf the resistance is within the standard, connect the
No. 1 terminal of the lock-up control solenoid valve
connector to the battery positive terminal. A clicking
sound should be heard. Connsct the No. 2 terminal to
the battery positive terminal. A clicking sound should
be heard. Replace the lock-up control solenoid valve
assembly if no clicking sound is heard.
Replacement
NOTE: Lock-up control solenoid valves A and I must bs
removed/replaced as an assembly.
1. Remove the mounting bolts and lock-up control
solenoid valve Ay'B assemblv.
6 r 1.0 mm12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbl.ftl
/:'-
Clean the mounting surfaceand fluid psssages.
Clean the mounting surface and fluid passages of
th6 lock-up control solenoid valve assembly, and
instsll a new lock-up control sol€noid valve Ay'B with
a new filtsr/gask€t.
Check the connector for rust, dirt or oil, and racon-
nect it securely.
1+105

Shift Control Solenoid Valve A/B Assembly
Test
1. Disconnect the 2P connector from the shift control
solenoid valve A,/B assemblv.
SHIFT CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE A/B
ASSEMBLY
N4easure the resistance between the No. 1 terminal(solenoid valve A) of the shift control solenoid valve
connector and body ground, and between the No. 2
terminal (solenoid valve B) and body ground.
STANDARD: 12 - 25 O
Replace the shift control solenoid valve assembly if
the resistance is out of specification,
lf the resistance is within the standard, connect the
No. 1 te.minal of the shift control solenoid valve
connector to the battery positive terminal. A clicking
sound should be heard. Connect the No. 2 terminal
to the battery positive terminal. A clicking sound
should be heard. Replace the shift control solenoid
valve assembly if no clicking sound is heard.
14-106
Replacement
NOTE: Shift control solenoid valves A and B must be
removed/replaced as an assembly.
1. Remove the mounting bolts and shift control solenoid
valve A,/B assembly.
5xL0mm12 N.m(1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbf.ft)CONNECTOR BRACKET
FILTER/GASKETBeplace.Clean the mounting surfaceand fluid passages.
Clean the mounting surface and fluid passages of
the shift control solenoid valve assembly, and
install a new shift control solenoid valve Ay'B with a
new filter/gasket and the clamp bracket.
Check the connector for rust. dirt or oil. and recon-
nect it securelv,