1999 HONDA CIVIC ABS

Driveshafts
Disassembly (cont'dl
4. Mark the rollers and spider to identify the locations
of the rollers on the sDider, then remove the rollers.
B€ARING REMOVER{Commerciallv available}
STOP RING(Applicable to '96 - 98 modols andErazil-produced driveshafts)
Remove the circlip.
Mark the spider and driveshaft to identify the posi-
tion ot the spider on the shaft.
Remove the spider using a bearing remover.
Remove the stop ring (Applicable to '96 - 98 models
and Brazil-produced driveshafts).
Wrap the splines on the drivsshaft with vinyl tape to
prevent damage to the boot and dynamic damper.
DRIVESHAFT
1.
VINYL TAPE
DYNAMIC DAMPERCheck for damage.
Remove the inboard
dynamic damper.
INBOARO AOOTInspect for cracking,splitting and wear.
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boot, and if necessary, the
Outboard Joint Side:
1. Lift up thc three tabs with a screwdriver, then
remove the boot bands, Take care not to damage
the boot.
NOTE:
. lf the boot band is a double loop type, lift up the
band bend.
. lf the boot band is a welded type, cut the boot
band.
. lfthe boot band is a locking tabs type, pry up the
tabs with a scr€wdriv€r and lift uo the snd of the
band.
2. Slide the outboard boot to the inboard ioint side.
TAB
OUTBOABD BOOT

Driveshafts
Reassembly (cont'dl
8. Fit the inboard joint onto the driveshaft, and note
these items:
. Reinstall the inboard joint onto the driveshaft by
aligning the marks on the inboard joint with the
marks on the rollers.
. Hold the driveshaft so that the inboard joint
points up to prevent it from falling off.
Adjust the length of the driveshafts to the figure
below, then adjust the boots to halfway between
full comDression and full extension. The ends of the
boots seat in the groove of the driveshaft and joint.
Right driveshaft, 1600 OOHC VTEC model:475 - 480 mm (18.7 - 18.9 in)Left driveshaft, all othei models:774-779 mm (30.5 - 30.7 in)Right driveshaft, all other models:501 - 506 mm 119.7 -'19.9 inl
Left driveshaft. 1600 DOHC WEC model:475 - 480 mm 118.7 - 18,9 inl
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OYNAMIC DAMPEROUTBOARD JOINT
10. lf necessary position the dynamic damper as shown
Detow.
. Install a new dynamic damper band. and bend
down both sets of locking tabs.
. Lightly tap on the doubled-over ponjon of the
band to reduce its height.
Loft:
1600 DOHC VTEC model: 26 i 2 mm (1.0 t 0.1 inl
All other models: 9,1t 2 mm (3.7 10.1 inl
With "SR1" mark: 7512 mm 12.9 ! 0.1 inl
Right:
16dl DOHC VTEC models: 2612 mm 11.0 t 0.1 inl
All other modelii
DYNAMIC DAMPER
-SR1" MARK
U.S. and Canada-Produced ITPE BOOTI
Left 53612 mm {21.1 10.1 in}
Right: 2txt 12 mm {10.it 1 0.1 in}
5512 mm (2.2 t 0.1 inl
INBOARO JOINT
DYNAMIC DAMPER BAND

Steering Gearbox
Reassembly (cont'd)
21.
'19.
20.
Install the boot band so that the locking tabs of the
band (stake points) are in the range shown below.
{Tabs should face up and slightly forwaro.,
Bend both sets of locking tabs.
Lightly tap on the doubled-over portions to reduce
their height.
CAUTION: Stake the band locking tabs firmly.
22. Slide the rack right and left to be certain that the
boots are not detormed or twisted.
Stake points
+ Fronr
Lett Boot Band(Viewed from the left side)Right Boot Bend(Viewed from the right side)
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Steering Column
Inspection
NOTE: The tilt steering column type is shown; the con-
ventional steering column is similar except for the tilt
mechantsm.
Check the steering column ball bearing and the steer-ing joint bearings for play and proper movement. lf
there is noise or if there is excessive play, replace the
steering column as an assembly.
Check the retaining collar for damage. lf it is dam-
aged, replace the retaining collar.
Check the absorbing plates, absorbing plate
and sliding capsules for distonion or breakage.
Replace the steering column as an assembly
are distorted or broken.
COLUMN BALL
ABSORBING PLATE GUIDES
guides
if they
SLIDING
BEARINGS
TILT LOCK BOLTTighten the lock bolt withthe tilt lever raised.
This part is attachodto the column bracketwith the plastic injections.
1.Move the tilt lever from the loose position to lockposition 3 to 5 times; then measure the tilt leverpreload l0 mm {0.4 in) from the end ofthe tilt lever.
Preload: 70 - 90 N (7 - 9 kgf. 15 - 20 lbf)
lf the measurement is out of the specification,
adjust the pfeload using the following procedures.
a. Loosen the tilt lever, and set the steering column
in the neutral position.
b. Remove the 6 mm lock bolt and remove the stop.
c. Adjust the preload by turning the tilt lock bolt left
or flgnr.
d. Pull up the tilt lever to the uppermost position and
install the stop. Check the preload again. lf the
measurement is still out of specification, repeat
the above procedures "a" through "c" to adjust.
CAUTION: Be caretul not to loosen tho tilt lever
when installing the stop or tightening the 6 mm
lock bolt.
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10 mm (0.4 inl
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgl.m,7 lbf.ft)

Steering Gearbox
Reassembly (cont'dl
64. Apply grease to the circumference of the rack endhousing.
RACK END GROOVE
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SILICONE GREASE
Apply a light coat of silicone grease to the bootgrooves on the rack ends.
lnstall the boots in the rack end with the tie-rodclips.
NOTE: Install the boots with the rack in the straightahead position (right and left tie-rods are equal inlength).
66.
RACK END
NOTE: Wipe the grease offthe thread section.
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TIE.ROD CLIP
67. Adjust the air hose fitting position of the boots bvturning it as shown below.
LEFT BOOT(Viewed from theleft side)
RIGHT BOOT{Viewed from theright side)
AIR HOSE FITTING
Install new boot bands on the boot, and bend bothsets of locking tabs.
CAUTION: Stlke ths band locking tabs firmly.
Lightly tap on the doubled-over portions to reducetheir height.
Slide the rack right and left to be certain that theboots are not deformed or twisted.

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1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightlY.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safe-
ty stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.3.
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WHEEL NUT'108 N.m
18'l N.m 118.5 kgf m, 134lblfti
Replace.NOTEI Before installing the spandle nut, apply
engine oil to the seating surface of the nut After
tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut
shoulder againsl the driveshaft
Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then remove
the nut.
Remove the brake hose mounting bolts.
BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT
I x 1.25 mm12 N.m (1,2 kgtm,8,7 lbf'ftl
6. Remove the caliper mounting bolts and hang the
caliper assembiy to one side
CAUTTON: To prevent accidental damage to the
caliper assembly or brake hoso' use a short piece of
wire to hang the caliPer tlom lhe undelcarriage.
{11 kgf m, 80 lbl.ft)
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m {'11.0 kgtm, 80 lbt.ft)
7. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws.
8.
I x 1.25 mm BOLTS
Screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts into the disc to push it
away from the hub,
NOTE: Turn each bolt two turns at a tame to prevent
cocking the disc excessivelY.
Remove the brake disc from the knuckle.
Check the front hub for damage and cracks.
Remove the wheel sensor from the knuckle (for
vehicles with ABS).
NOTE: Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connec-
tor.
N.m
6 mm BRAKE OISCRETAINING SCREWS9.8 N.m t1.0 kgf.m, 7 lbf'ft)
{'1.0 kgf m,
7 tbf.ft)
10.
11.
MOUNTING
WHEEL
BOLTS9.8 N.m11.0 kgf,m, 7 lbf'ft)(cont'd)

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Brakes
Conventional Brakes ..."... 19-1
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ."......".. 19-43
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Master Cylinder/Brake Booster
IRemovaUlnstallation
CAUTION:
. Be care{ul nol to bend or damage the brake lines when
rsmoving the mastsr cYlinder.
. Do not soill brakefluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wssh
it off immediatelY with water'
. To prevent spill3, cover the hose ioints with rags or
shop towels.
9. Remove the four booster mountlng nuts
10. Pull the brake booster forward until the clevis is
clear of the bulkhead.
11. Remove the brake booster from the engine com-
panmenr.'12. Install the brake booster and master cylinder in the
reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
. When connecting the brake lines. make sure
that there is no inte erence between the brake
lines and oth6r Parts.
r Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines
when installing the master cylinder.
NOTE: lf replacing the master cylinder or brake
booster, check and adiust the pushrod clearance
be{ore installing the master cylinder (see page 19-221'
Fill the master cylinder reservoir, and bleed the
brake svstem (see Page 19-7).
After installation. check the brake pedal height and
brake pedal tree play (see page l9-5) and adjust if
necessary.
BRAKE BOOSTER(With ABS: 7" + 8" tandem brake booster)
BRAKE FLUIO LEVELSWITCH CONNECTORS
MASTER CYLINDER
VACUUM HOSE
1.
2.
3,
5.
Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connectors'
Remove the reservoir cap from the master cylinder'
The brake fluid may be sucked out through the top
of the master cylinder reservoir with a syrlnge.
Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder'
Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts and
washers.
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6. Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster'
7. Disconnect the vacuum hose trom the brake booster'
8. Remove the cotter pin and clevis pin from the clevis'
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the clevb by remov-
ing it from the operating rod of the brako booster' lf
the clevis is loosened, adiust the pushrod length
before installing th€ brake booster (see page 19-221'
COTTER PINReplace.
To Rear Wheel Cylinders
14.
-6.4CLEVIS PIN
To Front Caliper(Without ABS)$
t'N't'ttrnt'-''
To Front CaliperlWithout ABSi
PBOPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE
15 N.m {1.5 kgl m,11 tbtft)
15 N.m {1.5 kgif.m, 11 lbtft}(With ABS: To modulator unit)lr
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