2000 HONDA CIVIC Section 23

Transmission Assembly
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Removal
@. Make sure iacks and safety stands are placed prop€dy,
and hoist brackets are atlach€d to correct position on
the enginc.
. Apply parking brake and block rear whosls so car will
nol roll olf stands and lall on you while working under
it.
CAUTION: Use fender covers to svoid damaging painted
surfaces.
1. Disconnect the negative {-) cable first, then the pos-
itive (+) cable from the battery'
Drain transmission oil {see page 13-3).
Remove the intake air tube. intake air duct and air
cleaner housing assembly (see section 5).
Disconnect the starter motor cables, transmission
ground wire and back-up light switch connector.
6x1.0 mm BACK-UP LIGHT
9.8 N.m (1.0 ksf.m, 7.2 lbI.ft) swlTcH CoNNECTOR
8x 1 .25 mm8.8 N.m {0.9 kgt.m,6.5 lbf.ftl
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ARTER
5. Remove the wire harness clamps.
vssCONNECTOR
6. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connec-
ror.
Remove the clutch line bracket, clutch line clamp,
and slave cvlinder.
CAUTION:
. Do not opsr.te tho clutdh pedal once the 3lavc
cylindor has b6on romoved.
. Tske care not to bend tha clutch lin6.
7.
(cont'd)
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Transmission Assembly
Removal (cont'dl
8. Remove the driveshafts (see section 161.
NOTE: Coat all the precision finished surfaces with
clean engine oil or grease. Tie plastic bags over the
driveshaft ends,
DRIVESHAFT
10 x 1.25 mrn43 N.m 14.4 kgt.m,32 rbf.frl
COTTER PINReplace. SELF12 x 1.25 mm49-59 N.m (5.0 -6.0 kgt.m,36-43 lbf.ft)
9. Remove exhaust pipe A.
Replace.12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgt.m,47 lbf.tr)
GASKETSReplace.
IF\sELF-LocKtNG NUT.''1/Replace.8 x 1.25 mm16 N.m {1.6 kgf'm,12 tbf.ft)
EXHAUSTPIPE A
SELF-LOCKING NUTReplace.I x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m,16 tbt'fr)
SELF-LOCKING NUTReplace.D16Y5, D16Y7 engines:
33 N.m {3.4 kgf.m,25 lbt.ft)D16YB engine:10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgl'm,40 lbf.ttl
SET RING
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v'10. Remove the shift rod and extension rod.
SI'IIFT BOD
8x22mmSPRING PINReplace.
EXTENSION ROD
PIN PUNCH, 8.O mm(Commercially available)f-
'1'1. Remove the engine stiffeners and clutch cover.
D16Y5, D16Y8 engines:
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgt.m,33 tbf.tr)
I x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgf.m17 lbt.frl
COVER
8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m 12.4 kgf'tn,17 tbt.tr)

Transmission Assembly
Removal(cont'd)
17. Remove the three upper transmission mounting
bolts and the lower starter mounting bolt,
STARTERMOUNTINGBOLT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 rbnftl
TRANSMISSIONMOUI{TING EOLTS12 x 1.25 mm& N.m (6.5 kgt'm,47 lbl.ftl
18. Remove the rear mount bracket bolts and transmis-
sion mounting bolts.
12 x 1.25 mm64 N.ft 16.5 kgl.m,47 lbl.ftl
SPECIAL BOLTReplace.'ll x 1.5 mm84 N.m (8.5 kgf.m, 61 lbf.ftl
SPECIAL BOLTReplace.14 x 1,5 mln84 N.m (8.5 kgl.m, 61
WASI{ERREARMOUNTBRACKET
rbl.ftt
Pull the transmission away from the engine until it
clears the mainshaft. then lower it on the transmis-
sion jack.
CAUTION: Take caro not to b6nd tho clutch lin€.
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Installation
Install the transmission assembly in the reverse order of
removal.
Before installing, check that the two dowel pins are
installed in the clutch housing.
When installing the starter cable, make sure that the
crimped side of the ring terminal is facing out (see
section 23).
Apply grease to the parts as shown, then install the
release fork and release bearing,
NOTE: Use only Super High Temp Urea Grease
(P/N 08798 - 9002).
RELEASE FORK BOLT12 x 1.25 mm29 N'm 13.0 kgt,m,(P/N 08798-90021
22 tbl.ttlR€LEASEBEARING
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RELEASEFORK8()07
ra
{PiN 08798-9002)
tP/N 08798-900210.3-0.9 g
10.01-0.03 ozl

. Torque the mounting bolt and nuts in the sequence
shown.
O 12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgt.m,47 lbf.fr)
@ 12 x 1.25 mm74 N.m (7.5 kgl'm,54 tbt.fr)
Check that the bushings are not twisted or offset.
Install the clip as shown.
SHIFT ROD
Turn the boot so the hole is facing down.
Make sure the boot is installed on the shift rod.
O) 12 x 'l.25 mm64 N.m 16.5 kgl.m,47 tbt.ft)
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a
a
a
8 x 1.25 mmN.m t2.2 kgt.m, l6 lbl'tt)
6 x 1.0 mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgl.m.7.2 tbf.tr)
. Apply grease to the slave cylinder push rod.
NOTE: Use only Super High Temp Urea Grease
{P/N 08798 - 9002}.
CLUTCHUNE
a
a
(P/N-6tl
08798-9002)
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl.n.16 tbf.frl
. Turn the breather cap so that the "F" mark points at
the front of the car as shown.
Refill the transmission with the recommended oil
(see page 13-3).
Connect the positive (+) cable first, then the negative
(-) cable to the battery.
Check the clutch oDeration,
Shift the transmission and check for smooth opera-
tion.
Check the front wheel alignment (see section 18).
FRONT
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MaintenanceBack-up Light Switch
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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.
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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.

Transmission Assembly
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Removal
@Make sure iacks and safoty stands are placad plop-
erly (3ee section l).
Apply parking braks and block rear wheels so car
will not roll off stands and fall on you while working
under il.
CAUTION: Us6 fonder cove6 to avoid damaging painted
sudaces.
Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery,
then the positive (+l cable.
Drain the transmission oil. then reinstall the drain
plug with a new washer (see page 13-47).
Remove the intake air duct and the air cleaner hous-
ing assembly (see s€ction 5).
Disconnect the back-up light switch connector and
the transmission ground wire.
Remove the lower radiator hose clamp from the
transmission hanger B.
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8 x 1 .25 mm22Nm12.2kgl'm,
LOWER RADIATORHOSE CLAMP
16 rbtft)
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7.
Bemove the wire harness clamps.
Disconnect the starter motor cables and the vehicle
speed sensor (VSS) connector.
8 x 1.25 mm8.8 N.m (0.9 kgf.m,6.5 tbtftl
STARTERMOTORCABLES
8. Remove the clutch line bracket and the slav6 cylin-
oer.
NOTE: Do not operate the clutch pedal once the
slave cylinder has been removed.
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9. Remove the three upper transmission mounting
bolts and lower starter motor mounting bolt.
'10. Remove the engine splash shieid.
TRANSMISSIONMOUNTINGBOLTS12 x 1.25 mm
6,1 N.m (6.5 kgd m, 47 lbf'ft|
STARTERMOTORMOUNTINGBOLT10 x 1.25 mm
a,t N.m 14.5 kgl.m.
33 tbf.trl
CONNECTOE
11. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) con-
nector, then remove exhaust pip€ A.
H02S
SELF.LOCKING NUTReplace.8 r 1.25 mm16 N.m (1.6 kgf.m, 12lbf'ft)
Replace.10 x 1,25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m,'lll lbf.ft)
12. Remove the cotter pins and loosen the castle nuts,
then separate the ball joints from the lower arm
(see section 18).
13. Remove the right damPer fork.
10 x 1.25 mma3 N.m lil.a kgf.m, 32 lbf'ft| ,
SELF.LOCKING NUTR6place.12 x 1.25 mm6a N.m (6.5 kgl.m,47 rbf ft)
RIGHTDAMPERFORK
CASTI.T NUT12 x 1,25 mma9 - 59 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgtm,36 - i(t lbf.ftl
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SPLASH SHIELD
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Transmission Assembly
Removal(cont'd)
14. Remove the driveshafts and the intermediate shaft(see section 16).
NOTE: Coat all precision the finished surfaces with
clean engine oil or grease. Tie plastic bags over the
driveshaft ends,
Remove the bolt, then disconnect the change elden-
sion.
Remove the clip and the spring pin, then disconnectthe change rod.
8x22mmSPRING PINCLIP Replace.
15.
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17. Remove the front and the rear engine stiffensrs.
18. Remove the clutch cover.
CLUTCH COVER
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kg{.m,9 tbf.ftl
x 'l .25 mm
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24 N.m {2.4 kgt m,17 rbt ftl