2003 HONDA CIVIC ERS

Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement
NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may
damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint,
wash it off immediatelV with water.
1. Pry out the lock pin (A), and pullthe pedal pin (B)
out of the yoke. Remove the master cylinder
mounting nuts (C).
Remove the air cleaner housing cover and the air
cleaner housing (see step 6 on page 5-2).
Remove the brake fluid from the clutch master
cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
Remove the clutch line bracket from the frame rail,
and remove the clutch line clip.
Remove the clutch master cylinder (A), and pull it
toward the middle of the engine compartment.
Remove the retaining clip (B). Disconnect the clutch
line (C). Plug the end of the clutch line with a shop
towelto prevent brake fluid from coming out.
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6. Disconnect the reservoir hose (D) fromtheclutch
master cylinder reservoir. Plug the end of the
reservoir hose with a shop towel to prevent brake
fluid from coming out.
7. Remove the O-ring (E) and the clutch master
cylinder seal (F) from the master cylinder.
8. Installthe clutch master cylinder in the reverse
order of removal. Install a new O-ring.
9. Make sure the hose clamps (A) are positioned on
the master cylinder (B) and reservoir (C) as shown.
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Slave Cylinder Replacement
NOTE:. Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it
off immediately with water.
1. Write down the frequencies for the radio's preset
buttons. Disconnect the negative ( ) cable first,
then the positive (+)cable from the battery.
Remove the battery.
2. Remove the battery tray.
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Remove the air cleaner housing cover and the air
cleaner housing (see step 6 on page 5-2).
Remove the intake air duct (see step 8 on page 5-3) .
Remove the clutch line bracket (A).
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6. Remove the mounting bolts (A) andtheslave
cylinder (B).
Remove the roll pins (C). Disconnect the clutch line(D), and remove the O-ring (E). Plug the end of the
clutch line with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid
f rom coming out.
Installthe slave cylinder in the reverse order of
removal. Install a new O-ring (A).
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(Brak6 Assembly Lube)
Pullthe boot (B) back, and apply brake assembly
lube to the boot and slave cylinder rod (C). Reinstall
the boot.
Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-
9002) to the push rod of the slave cylinder. Tighten
the slave cylinder mounting bolts to 22 N m (2.2
kgf m, 16lbf.ft).
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Clutch Replacement
Spscial Tools Required. Clutch alignment disc 07JAF-PM701 1A. Ring gear holder 07LAB-PV00100 or
07924-PD20003. Clutch alignment shaft 07ZAF-PR8A100. Remover handle 07936-3710100
Pressure Plate and Glutch Disc Removal
1. Check the diaphragm spring fingers for height
using lhe special lool and feeler gauge. lf the height
is more than the service limit, replace the pressure
ptate.
Standard lNewl: 0.6 mm (0.02 in.) max.
Service Limit: 0.8 mm {0.03 in.)
07zAF-PR8A10007936-3710100OTJAF-PM7O11A
2. Installthe special tools.
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To prevent warping, unscrew the pressure plate
mounting bolts (A) in a crisscross pattern in several
steps, then remove the pressure plate (B).
Inspect the fingers of the diaphragm spring (A) for
wear at the release bearing contact area.
5. Inspect the pressure plate 1A) surfaceforwear,
cracks. and burning.
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Glutch
Clutch Replacement (cont'dl
Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate Installation
'L Temporarily install theclutch disc ontothesplines
of the transmission mainshaft, Make sure the clutch
disc slides freely on the mainshaft.
2. lnstallthe ring gear holder.
{P/N 08798-9002)
07LAB-PVo0'100 or0792,1-PD20003
Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-
9002) to lhe splines (A) of the clutch disc (B), then
install the clutch disc using the special tools.
Installthe pressure plate (A) and the mounting
bolts (B) finger-tig ht.
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5. Torque the mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern,
Tighten the bolts in several steps to prevent
warping the diaphragm spring.
PRESSURE PLATE MOUNTING BOLT TOROUE:
25 N.m {2.6 kgt.m, 19 lbt.ft)
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Remove the special tools.
Make sure the diaphragm spring fingers are all the
same height.
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Release Bearing Replacement
'L Remove the release fork boot (A)from the clutch
housing (B).
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Remove the release fork (C)from the clutch
housing (B) by squeezing the release fork set spring(D)with pliers. Remove the release bearing (E).
Check the release bearing for play and noise by
spinning it by hand. lf there is excessive play or
noise, replace the release bearing with a new one.
NOTE: The release bearing is packed with grease.
Do not wash it in solvent.
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3.
4.Apply super high temp urea grease {P/N 08798-
9002) to the release fork (A), the release fork bolt(B), the release bearing (C), and the release bearing
gu ide (D) in the shaded areas.
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With the release fork slid between the release
bearing pawls. installthe release bearing on the
mainshaft while inserting the release fork through
the hole in the clutch housing.
Align the detent of the release fork with the release
fork bolt, lhen press the release fork over the
release fork bolt squarely. Make sure the release
fork set spring (F) is properly set.
Installthe release fork boot {E). Make sure the boot
seals around the release fork and clutch housing.
Move the release fork (A) right and left to make
sure that it fits properly against the release bearing(B) and that the release bearing slides smoothly.
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Manual Transmission
SpecialTools
Transmission Fluid Inspection
and Reo1acement ...................-.
Back-Up Light Switch Test ..........
Transmission Removal
Transmission Installation ...........
Transmission Disassemblv ........
Reverse Shift Fork Clearance
lnsoection
Change Lever Clearance
lnsoection
Change Lever Assembly
Disassembly/Reassembly .......
Shift Forks Clearance
Inspection
Shift Forks
Disassembly/Reassembly .......
Mainshaft Assemblv
Clearance Inspection
Mainshaft Disassembly
Mainshaft lnsoection
Mainshaft Reassembly
Countershaft Assemblv
Clearance Inspection
Countershaft Disassembly .........
Countershaft Inspection .............
Countershaft Reassembly ..........
Synchro Sleeve and Hub
Inspection and Reassembly ....
Synchro Ring and Gear
Insoection ....... 13-39
Mainshaft Bearing and Oil Seal
Replacement ........................,... 13-41
Cou ntershaft Bearing
ReDlacement .. 13-42
Mainshaft Thrust Clearance
Adiustment ..... 13-43
Transmission Reassemblv ......... 13-46
Gearshift Mechanism
Replacement ............................ 13-51
M/T Differential
Comoonent Location Index ........ 13-52
Backlash Inspection ..................... 13-53
Final Driven Gear/Carrier
Replacement .. 13-53
Carrier Bearings Replacement ... 13-54
Oil Seal Replacement .................. 13-55
Differential Thrust Clearance
Adiustment ..... 13-56
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Transmission Fluid Inspection and
Replacement
'1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the
engine OFF.
2. Remove the oilfiller plug (A) and washer (B), check
the condition of the fluid, and make sure the fluid is
at the proper level (C).
lf the transmission fluid is diny, remove the drain
plug (D) and drain the fluid.
A44 N.m{4.5 kgt.m,33 rbr.ftl
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and
refill the transmission fluid to the proper level.
Oil Capacity
1.5 0 (1.6 US (F) at tluid change
1.7 0 {1.8 US qt) at overhaul
Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting
and noise because it does not contain the proper
additives.
Reinstall the oil filler plug with a new washer.5.
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Back-Up Light Switch Test
1. Disconnectthe back-up light switch (A) connector.
Check for continuity between the back up light
swilch 2P connector No. 1 and No.2 terminals.
There should be continuity when the shift lever is in
reverse.
lf necessary, replace the back-up light switch.
Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0001), and install it
on the transmission housing.
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Manual Transmission
Transmission Removal
SpecialTools Required. Engine hanger adapter.2.0 to 2.4 liter VSB02C000015. Engine hanger VSB02C000018. Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR'T 12566'. Subframe adaDter EOS02C000011 '
* Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment
Program 888-424-6857
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
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7.
Write down the frequencies for the radio's preset
buttons. Disconnect the negative ( ) cable first,
then the positive ( )cable from the battery.
Remove the battery.
Remove the intake manifold cover {see page g-3).
Remove the air cleaner housing (see page 1 1-162).
Remove the intake air duct {see step 8 on page 5-3).
Remove the battery tray (A).
Disconnect the transmission ground cable (B).
Disconnect the back-up light switch connector (A)
and vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connector (B).
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8. Remove the cable bracket (A). then disconnect the
cables (B) from the top of the transmission housing.
Carefully remove both cables and the bracket
together so as not to bend the cables.
9. Remove the harness clip.
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