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The following symptom can be caused
by improper repair or assemblYCheck these items
. lmproper clutch clearance
. lmproper gear clearance
One-way (sprag) clutch installed upside down
Park lever installed upside down
Shift fork bolt not installed
Vehicle creeps in N position.
Vehicle does not move in E, [D.lj, or E
position.
Transmission locks up in E position.
Excessive drag in transmission.ATF pump binding and seizure
Use proper tools when replacing the ATF pump gears, and be careful
to damage the ATF pump when torque down the main valve body.
Check that the shift fork bolt is installed on the shift fork shaft
not
Excessive vibration, rpm related.Torque converter not fully seated in ATF pump
Reverse selector hub installed upside downNoise only with wheels moving.
Mainshaft oil seal po9s out.Mainshaft oil seal improperly installed
lnstallthe mainshaft oil seal tlush with the torque converter housing lf
the mainshaft oil seal is installed into the torque converter housing until
it bottoms. it will block the fluid return passage and result in damage
Various shifting problems.. Springs improperly installed
. Valves improperly installed
Harsh upshift.Check valve balls not installed
(cont'd)
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Road Test
NOTE: Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator tan comes on).
1. Before testing, check the transmission fluid level, see page 14-160.
2. Apply the parking brake and block the wheels. start the engine, then shift to E {'97 - 98) or E {'gg - 00) position
while pressing the brake pedal. Press the accelerator pedal and release it suddenly. The engine should not stall.
3. Repeat same test in E position ('97 - 98 models).
4. Test-drive the vehicle on a flat road in the E or E position. Check that the shift points occur at approximate speeds
shown on a flat road. Also check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.
Throttle position sensor voltage represents the throttle opening. Monitor it with the Honda PGM Tester or as follows:
a. Unbolt the PCM for road testing; reJer to page 14-58.
b. Set the digital multimeter to check throttle position sensor voltage between these terminals on the PCM:
. '97 Model: Between terminals D'! (+) and A9 (-) or A22 {-}
. '98 - OO Models; Between terminals C27 (+) and 820 (-) or 822 {-)
BACKPROBE ADAPTER
BACKPROBE SETorsAz - 001moA(two roquircdl
STACKING PATCH
CORD
DIGiTAL MULTIMETER
{Comm€rcirllY .vailablc}KS-AHM-32-003,or equival.nt
'97 Model:PCM CONNECTORS
'98 - 0O Models:
A l32Pt
Wire side of female terminals
PCM CONNECTORS
B {25Pt c l31P}
(cont'd)
LGl (BRN/BLK)
'. //B 1 l'o ti , jl. to a 2r / / 11111t1.t nait la t1 t213tr / t6t, tl / / / / 1 3 / 10n v
t-'a:IM-&E -Llfiffi-fl)\"".'E
Wire side ot female termanals14-157
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Pressure Testing
Changing
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-
sion.
1. Bring the transmission up to operating temperature
(the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle.
Park the vehicle on level ground. turn the engane
off. then remove the drain Plug.
NOTE: lf a cooler flusher is to be used, see page
14-264 and 14-265.
TRANSMISSIONEND COVER
DRAIN18 x 1.5 mmSEALING WASHEBReplace.49 N.m {5.0 kgt.m, 36 lbf.tl)
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer,
then refill the transmission with the recommended
fluid to the uDper mark on the dipstick. Always use
Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) Using a non-Honda ATF
can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
4WD;
2.9 { (3.1 US qt. 2.6 lmp qt) 8t change
5.8 ? {7.2 US $, 6.0 lmp qt} at ovethaul
2WD:
2.7 | l2.S US qt,2.1lmp qtl ai change
5.9 ? {6.2 US $, 5.2 lmp qtl at ovolhaul
2.
a
a
1.
Wlrile testing, be careful of the rotaling wheols.
Mako sure lifts, iacks, and safety stands ar€ placed
properly (see scction 11.
Before testing, be sure the transmission fluid is
filled to the proPer level.
4WD:
Raise the vehicle (see section 11.
2WD:
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is
securely supported. Set the parking brake, and block
both rear wheels securely.
Allow all four wheels {4WD) or front wheels (2wD}
to rotate freely.
Warm up the engine (the radiator fan comes on),
then stop it and connect the tachometer.
Connect the oil pressure gauges to each inspection
hole securely, and do not allow dust or other foreign
particles to enter the inspection holes.
TOROUE: 18 N'm ll.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft)
5.
A/T PRESSURE HOS€,2210 mm07MAJ - PYiOllA
{4 Requircd}
,4'/"' ,a
W'
A/T PRESSURE HOSEADAPTER07MAJ - PYt0120(il Rcquiledl
6. Measure the following Pressure:. Line Pressure ..........,14-162
. 1st. 1st-hold Clutch Pressure .............'. 14-162
. 2nd,3rd and 4th Clutch Pressure .......... 14-163
7. Install new sealing washers and the sealing bolts in
the inspection holes, and tighten to the specified
toroue.
(cont'd)
A/T OIL PRESSUREGAUGE SET W/PANEL07{06 - 0020400
/4\\-J-- (
+..\.-.\-'-\
A/T LOW PBESSUREGAUGE w/PANEL07406 - 0070300
TOROUE: 18 N'm 11.8 kgf'm, 13 lbf'ft)
14-161
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Transmission
Removal
@
2.
'1.
Make sure lifts. iacks, and safety stands aro placed
properly, and hoist brackets are attached to the col-
rest position on the engine lsee section 11.
Apply th€ parking brake and block the r€ar wheels,
so vehicls will noi roll off the stands and fall on you
while working under it.
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
Disconnect the negative terminal, then disconnect
the positive terminal from the battery.
Remove the intake air duct and the air cleaner hous-
ing assembly,
Remove the starter cables. Remove the harness
clamp from the clamp bracket.
5.
STARTERCABLES
Remove the transmission ground cable terminal
and the radiator hose clamp lrom the transmission
hanger.
Disconnect the lock-up control solenoid valve con-
nector, then remove the harness clamp from the
clamp bracket.HARNESS CLAMP
RADIATOR HOSECLAMP
CONTROLSOLENOID VALVECONNECTOR
CLAMP
6. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS), the coun-
tershaft speed sensor, and the A/T gear position
switch connectors.
A/T GEAR POSITIONSWITCH CONNECTOR
VEHICLE SPEEDSENSOR |VSS'
CONNECTORBfiACKET
SPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
7. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
MOUNTING BOLTS
(cont'd)
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Transmission
Removal (cont'd)
8. Disconnect the mainshaft sp€ed sensor, the shift
control solenoid valve, and the linear solenoid con-
necrors,
Remove the drain plug. and drain the automatic
transmission fluid {ATF). Reinstall the drain plug
with a new sealing washer.
DRAIN18 x 1.5 mm4e N.m rs.o ksr.m. 36 rbrft) ;:i:$: *o"*."
SENSOR CONNECTOR
14-170
OAMPER FORKReplace.
10. Remove the guard bar and the splash shield.
Remove the cotter pins and castle nuts, then sepa-
rate the ball joints from the lower arms (see section
18).
Remove the right damper fork bolt, then separateright damper fork and damper.
11.
12.
SELF.LOCKINGNUTReplace.
CASII.E NUT
DAMPER FORKBOLT
DAMPER PINCH BOLT
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Transmission
21.
Removal (cont'dl
Make reference marks across the transfer assemblv
and propeller shaft flanges. (4WD)
Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer
assembly. (4WD)
I x 1.25 mmReplace.
Remove the intermediate shaft,
Tie plastic bags over the both ends of the intermedi-
ate shaft. Coat all precision finished surfaces with
clean engine oil.
22.
REFERENCE MARKS
14-172
24.Remove the right front mounvbracket.
Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the ATF cooler
lines. Turn the ends of the cooler hoses uo to ore-
vent ATF from flowing out, then plug the lines and
hoses. Check for any sign of leakage at the hose
ioints.
RIGHT FRONTMOUNT/BRACKET
Remove the rear stiffener and torque converter
cover.
Remove the eight drive plate bolts, one at a time.
while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
27.
COVER
DRIVE PLATE
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28. Place a jack under the transmission, raise it just
enough to take it off of the mounts, then remove
the transmission mount bracket.
Remove the front side transmission housino mount-
ing bolt.
29.
30. R€move the rear side transmission housing mount-
ing bolt and the rear engine mounting bolts.
Pull the transmission away from the engine until it
clears the dowel pins, then lower it on the transmis-
sion jack.
Remove thg torque converter assembly from the
transmission.
Remove the starter from the transmission housing.
31.
REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS
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O END COVER
O olL SEAL Replace.
O BALL BEARING
@ A/T GEAR PoSITIoN swITcH coVER
€) A/T GEAn PosrloN swrrcH
@ ROLLER
O coLLARG) o-RING Replace.{9) FEED PIPE FLANGE
@ O-RING Replace.
O SNAP RING
@ 3RD CLUTCH FEED PIPE(D CoUNTERSHAFT LOCKNUT 23 x 1.25 mm Replace.(} coNtcAL SPR|NG WASHER Reptace.
@ PARK GEAR@ ONE.WAY CLUTCH(, COUNTENSHAFT lST GEAR(D NEEOLE BEARING(O COUNTERSHAFT lST GEAR COLLAR
@ o-RING Reptace.
@ lST CLUTCH FEED PIPE
@ O-RING Reptace.
@} FEEO PIPE FLANGE
@ SNAP RING
@ DOWEL PIN
@ END coVER GASKET Feplace.
@ PARK PAWL SToP@ PARK PAWL
@ PARK PAWL SPRING
@ PARK PAWL SHAFT
O} A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH HARNESS CLAMP
@ PARK LEVER
@ LOCK WASHER Replace.
@ PARK STOP Selective part
@ PARK LEVER SPRING@ DRAIN PLUG
O SEALING WASHER Reptace.
@) MAINSHAFT LOCKNUT2l x 1.25 mm Replace.@ CONICAL SPRING WASHER Replace.@ lST CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
TOROUE SPECIFICATIONS
i!, O-RING Replace.
@ THRUST WASHER
@ THRUST NEEDLE BEARING@ NEEDLE BEARING
@ MAINSHAFI 1ST GEAR@ MAINSHAFT 1sT GEAR coLLAR
@ o-RING Replace.
6!, COUNTERSHAFT SPEED SENSOR@ ROLLER
@) COLLAR@ o-RtNG Replace.
6A FEEo PIPE FLANGE
@ o-RtNG Reptace.
@ SNAP R|NG
@ IST.HOLD cLUTcH FEED PIPE@ SUB-SHAFT LOCKNUT 19 x 1,25 mm Reptace.O coNtCAL SPR|NG WASHER Reptace.E! SUB.SHAFT lST GEAR€} LINEAR SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
@ LTNEAR soLENotD aSSEMBLy GASKET Reptace.
@ HARNESS BBACKET
@ SEALING WASHERS Feptace.
@ ATF COOLER LINE
@ LIN€ BoLT
@ ATF DIPSTICK
@ ATF COOLER LINE
@ LINE BoLT@ SEALING WASHERS Reptace.@ VEHICLE SPEED sENsoR (vss)
@ o-RtNG Beptace.
Bolt/Nut No.Torque ValuoSizeRemarks
6B
8A
12J
18D
19S
21M
23C
'12 N'm ('1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbf.ft)
14 N.m (1.4 kgf.m, 10lb{.ft}
22 N.m 12.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
28 N'm (2.9 kgf.m,21 lbf.ft)
49 N.m (5.0 kgf.m,36 lbf'ft)
93 N'm {9,5 ksim.69 lbf.ft)
78 N.m {8.0 kgnm,58 lbf.ft)
103* 0- 103 N{n {10.5* 0+ 10.5 kgfn,
75.9-0-75.9 lbf{t)
6x 1.0 mm
6x1.0mm
8 x 1.25 mm
12 x 1.25 mm
18 x 1.5 mm
19 x 1.25 mm
21 x 1.25 mm
23 x 1.25 mm
Line bolt
Drain plug
Sub-shaft locknut
Mainshaft locknut: Left-hand threads
Countershaft locknut: Left-hand
threads
14-175
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