1999 HONDA CIVIC shift lever

Lift and Support Points
Floor Jack
Apply the parking brake and block the wheets thatare not being lifted.
When lifting the rear of the vehicle, put the gearshiftlever in reverse (Automatic transmission/Cw in Eposition).
Raise the vehicle high enough to insert the safetystands.
Adjust and place the safety stands so the vehiclewill be approxlmately level, then lower the vehicleonto them.
FRONT:
Always use safety stands whon working on or undelany vehicle that is supported by only a iack.Never attempt to use a bumper jack for lifting orsupporting the vehicle.
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REAR:
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LIFT PLA
4.
Center the jacking
bracket in the middleof the iack lift platform.
Center the iackbracket in the middleof the jack lift ptatform.
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LIFT PLATFORM
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ILubrication Points
For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the lllustrated Index and various workprocedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul. Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
No.LUBRICATION POINTS
Engine
LUBRICANT
"Energy Conserving" grade oil,The oil container may also display the Apl Certification markshown below. Make sure it says ,,For Gasoline Engines.,,SAE Viscosity: See chart below,
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TransmissionManualGenuine Honda MTF*1
Genuine Honda Premium FormulaAutomatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)*,
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid*3
Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*a
Automatic
CVT
3Brake Line
ClL,tci t""e4
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Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*aPower steering gearboxSteering grease P/N 08733 - BO70EShift lever pivots (manual transmission)Grease with molybdenum disulfide7-:ti
9
10'l'l
l3
14
't7
18
19
20
2122
Release fork (manual trancmi Steering bootsTailgate hinges and latches (2-door HatchbacklSteering ball joints
Shift lever (automatic transmission)Pedal linkageBrake master cylinder pushrod
Super High Temp Urea crease (p/N 08798 - 9OO2)
i Multi-purpose grease
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Honda White Lithium Grease
Multi-purpose grease
Silicone grease
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Trunk hinges and latch (4-door Sedan and 2-doorCoupe)Door hinges upper and lowerDoor opening detentsHood hinge and hood latch-FUet T ter ttd
Clutch master cylinder pushrodThrottle cable end and throttle linkageRear brake shoe linkagesSteering wheel (back side)
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Caliper piston seal, dust seal,caliper pin. pistonThrottle cable end (dashboard lower panel)
Power steering system (for cars with p/S)
Air conditioning compressorComDressor oil:SANDEN: SPlo P/N 38897 - p13 -A01AH or 38899 - p13_ A01{For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))
CERTIFICATION SEAL
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NorE: The items m arked * 1, *2, +3, *4 and +5 on above chan are described as folows:*1: Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because itdoes not contain the proper additives.*2: Always use Genuine Honda premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affectshift quality.+3: Use Genuine Honda cVTfluid only usingotherfluid can affect tra nsmission operation and may reduce transmission life.*4: Always use Genuine Honda DoT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and dec.ease the lifeof the svstem.*5: Always use Genuine Honda Power steering Fluid. using any other type of power steering fluid or automatrc transmissionfluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
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Recommended Engine Oil
Engine oil viscosity forambrent temperature ranges
API SERVICE LABEL

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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Troubleshooting
Reverse Gear Noise Reduction System
Whenever the clutch pedal is depressed to shift into reverse, the mainshaft continues to rotate because of its inertia.
The resulting speed difference between mainshaft and reverse idler gear produces gear noise.
The reverse gear noise reduction system employs a cam plate which was added to the reverse shift holder. When shifting
into reverse, the sth/reverse shjft piece, connected to the shift lever, rotates the cam plate. This causes the sth synchro set
to stop the rotating mainshaft. As there is no speed difference between mainshaft and reverse idler gear, there will be less
gear norse.
NOTE: This system is not a fully-synchronized gear noise reduction system.
Therefore, you may hear gear noise when
O you shift into reverse with the vehicle not yet completely stopped.
@ you shift quickly into reverse during fast idling.
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Gear noise is oresent when shift-ing into reverce after the engineis started.
Test-drive the vehicle.
ls the gear noise present whenshifting into 5th gear?Beplace the 5th synchro hub and3leeve e3 a set,
Measure the clearance between5th shift fork and 5th synchrosleeve {see page 13'26).
ls the clearance 1.0 mm (0.04
in) or less?
Measure the MBS shift piece pin(see page 13-27).
ls ( 6.8 mm (0.27 in) or more?Replace the MBS shift piece.
ReDlace the reve6e ahift hold.r.
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Gearshift Mechanism
Overhaul
NOTE:
.Inspectrubberpartsforwearanddamagewhendisassembling;replaceanywornordamagedparts.
. Install the clip as shown.
. Turn the boot so the hole is facing down as shown.. Make sure the boot is installed on the shift rod.
SHIFT LEVER KNOE7.8 N.m {0.8 kgf.m,5.8 lbt.tt)
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EXTENSION
SELF-LOCKING NUTReplace.6 x '1.0 mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.lr}
tJSPRING PINReplace.
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16 tbf.trl
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Gearshift Mechanism
Overhaul
NOTE:
. Inspect rubber parts for wear and damage when disassembling;
. Install the spring pin and the clip on the change joint as shown'
. Turn the shift rod boot so the hole is facing down as shown'
. Make sure the shift rod boot is installed on the shift rod'
reDlace any worn or damaged Parts.
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SHIFT ROD
SPRING
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8x22mmSPRING PINReplace.
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HOLE
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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$ionl ............ til-158
...................... 14-153
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14-56
1+81'
14-105
1+105
Replacoment ......
Mainshaft/Countorshaft Spo€d Sonsors
Replacemsnt ......'."'........... lit'108
Hydraulic System
Symptom-to-Componeni Chart
Hydraulic Sydemr+109
t4-113
1+116
11-117
Rea$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 .,........

Description
(cont'dl
Gear Selection
The shift lever has six positions: E PARK. E REVERSE, N NEUTRAL, E 1st through 4th gear ranges, E 1st through 3rdgear ranges, @ 2nd gear.
Starting is possible only in E and E positions through the use of a slide-type, neutral-safety switch.
Automatic Transaxle (A/f, Gear Position Indicator
The Ay'T gear position indicator in the instrument panel shows which gear has been selected without having to look downat the console.
Clutch€s
The four-speed automatic transmission uses hydraulically-actuated clutches to engage or disengage the transmission gears.When hydraulic pressure is introduced into the clutch drum, the clutch piston moves. This presses the friction discs andsteel plates together, locking them so they don't slip. Power is then transmitted through the engaged clutch pack to itshub-mounted gear. Likewise, when the hydraulic pressure is bled from the clutch pack, the piston releases the friction discsand the steel plates, and they are free to slide past each other. This allows the gear to spin independently on its shaft,transmitting no power.
lst Clutch
The 1st clutch engages/disengages 1st gear, and is located at the end of the mainshaft, just behind the right sroe cover.The 1st clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipe within the mainshaft.
2nd Clulch
The 2nd clutch engagegdisengages 2nd gear, and is located at the middle of the mainshaft. The 2nd clutch is joined
back-to-back to the 4th clutch. The 2nd clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure through the mainshaft by a circutr connect-ed to the internal hvdraulic circuit,
3rd Clutch
The 3rd clutch engages/disengages 3rd gear, and is located at the end of the countershaft. The 3rd clutch is suooliedhydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipe within the countershaft.
ilth Clutch
The 4th clutch engages/disengages 4th gear, as well as reverse gear, and is located at the middle of the mainshaft. The4th clutch is joined back-to-back to the 2nd clutch. The 4th clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipewith in the mainshaft.
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PositionDe3cription
E PARK
E REVERSE
N NEUTRAL
E DRIVE
{1st through 4th)
Ei DRtvE('lst through 3rd)
B SECOND
Front wheels locked; park pawl engaged with pa* on countershaft. All clutches released.
Reverse; reverse selector engaged with countershaft reverse gear and 4th clutch locked.
All clutches released.
General driving; starts off in 1st, shifts automatically to 2nd, 3rd, then 4th, depending on vehiclespeed and throttle position. Downshift through 3rd, 2nd and 1st on deceleration to stop. The lock-upmechanism comes into operation in @ position in 3rd and 4th gear.
Use for rapid acceleration at highway speeds and general driving; up-hill and down,hill dfiving; stansotf in 1st, shifts automatically to 2nd, then 3rd, depending on vehicle speed and throttle position.
Downshifts through 2nd to lst on deceleration to stop. The lock-up mechanism comes into operationin 3rd gear,
Use for engine braking or better traction starting off on loose or slippery surfaces; stays in 2ndgear, does not shift up and down.
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