2003 HONDA CIVIC ect

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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Manual Transmission
Transmission Installation (cont'dl
Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-
9002) to the end of the slave cylinder rod. Install the
slave cylinder and the clutch line bracket. Take care
not to bend the clutch line.
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24. Installthe harness clip.
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25. Installthe cable bracket (A) and cables (B).
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Apply a light coat of super high temp urea grease(P/N 08798 - 9002)to the cable ends.
Connect the back-up light switch connector (A) and
the vehicle speed sensor {VSS)connector (B).
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28. Connect the transmission ground cable (A).
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lnstall the battery tray (B).
Installthe intake air duct (see step 36 on page 5-14).
Installthe air cleaner housing (see step 39 on page
5-15).
Installthe intake manifold cover (see step 41 on
page 5-15).
Install the battery. Connectthe positive (+) cable
first, then the negative (-)cable to the battery.
Reflllthe transmission fluid (see page 13-3).
Test-drive the vehicle.
Check the clutch operation.
Check the front wheel alignment (see page 18-4).
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
Do the engine control module (ECM) idle learn
procedure (see page 11-139).
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Manual Transmission
Transmission Disassembly (cont'd)
12. Remove the reverse shift fork.
Apply vinyl tape to the mainshaft splines to protect
the seal, then remove the mainshaft assembly (A)
and countershaft assembly (B) with the shift forks
{C)from the clutch housing (D).
14. Remove the 28 mm spring washer (E) and28mm
washer (F).
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15. Remove the differential assembly (A) and magnet(B ).
Remove the oil gutter plate (A), 72mm shim (B),
and oil guide plate M.
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Reverse Shift Fork Clearance
Inspection
1. Measure the clearance between the reverse idler
gear {A) and the reverse shift fork (B) with a feeler
gauge (C). lf the clearance is more than the service
limit, go to step 2.
Standard: 0.20-0.59 mm (o.oo7 0.024 in.l
Service Limit: r.3 mm {0.051 in.)
Measu re the width of the reverse shift fork.
. lf distance is notwithinthestandard, replacethe
reverse shift fork with a new one.. lf distance is within the standard, replacethe
reverse gear wrln a new one.
Standard: 13.4 13.7 mm (0.527 0.539 in.l
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Change Lever Clearance Inspection
1.Measure the clearance between change lever (Al
and the select lever (B) with a feeler gauge (Cf. lf
the clearance is more than the service limit, go ro
step 2.
Standard: 0.05 0.25 mm (0.002-0.010 in.)
Service Limit: 0.50 mm {0.020 in.)
2.Measure the groove of the change lever'
. lf distance is not within the standard, replace the
change lever with a new one.
. lf distance iswithinthe standard, replacethe
select lever with a new one.
15.00 15.10 mm (0.591-0.594 in.)Standard:
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Manual Transmission
Change Lever Assembly Disassembly/Reassembly
Prior to reassembling, clean all the parts in solvent, dry them, and apply lubricant to any contact surface.
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SELECT STOPPLATE
REVERSE LOCK CAMSTRIKER
SHIFT ARM COVER
WASHER
9.8Nm{1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft)
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Shift Forks Glearance Inspection
NOTE: The synchro sleeve and synchro hub should be
replaced as a set.
1. Measu re the clearance between each shift fork (A)
and its matching synchro sleeve (B). lf the
clearance exceeds the service limit, go to step 2.
Standard: 0.35 0.65 mm {0.014 0.026in.1
Service Limit: 1.0 mm 10.039 in.l
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l\4easure the thickness of the shift fork fingers.
. lf thethicknessof theshift forkfinger is not
within the standard, replace the shift fork with a
new one.. lf thethicknessof the shift forkfinger iswithin
the standard, replace the synchro sleeve with a
new one.
Standard: 7.4 7.6 mm (0.29-0.30 in.)
2.
3. Measure the clearance between the shift fork (A)
and the shift arm (B). lf the clearance exceeds the
service limit, go to slep 4.
Standard: 0.2-0.5 mm (0.007 0.020 in.)
Service Limit: 0.62 mm (0.024 in.)
Measure the width of the shift arm.
. lf thewidth of theshiftarm is notwithinthe
standard, replace the shift arm with a new one.. lf thewidth of the shift arm iswithinthe standard,
replace the shift fork and shift piece with a new
one.
Standard: 16.9-17.0 mm (0.665-0.669 in.)
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Mainshaft Assembly Clearance Inspection
NOTE: lf replacement is required, always replace the
synchro sleeve and hub as a set.
1. Support the bearing inner race with an appropriate
sized socket (A). and push down on the mainshaft(B).
Measure the clearance bet\iveen 2nd (C) and 3rd (D)
gears with a feeler gauge {E).
. lf the clearance is more than the service limit. go
to step 3.. lf the clearance is within the service limit, go to
step 4.
Standard:0.06 0.16 mm
{0.002 0.006 in.l
Service Limit: 0.25 mm (0.010 in.l
Measure the thickness of 3rd gear.
. lf thethickness of 3rd gearis lessthanthe service
limit, replace 3rd gearwith a new one.. lf thethickness of 3rd geariswithintheservice
limit, replace the 3rd/4th synchro hub with a new
one.
Standard: 23.92-23.97 mm(0.941 0.944 in.)
Service Limit: 23.80 mm (0.937 in.)
4. Measure the clearance between 4th gear (A) and
the distance collar (B) with a dial indicator (C).
. lf the clearance is more than the service limit, go
to step 5.. lf the clearance is within the service limit, go to
step 7.
Standard: 0.06 0.16 mnl(0.002 0.006 in.)
Service Limit: 0.25 mm {0.010 in.)
Measure distance O on the distance co[ar.
. lf distance't is notwithin the standard, replace
the distance collar with a new one.. lf distance e is within the standard, go to step 6.
Standard:24.03 24.08 mm
{0.946-0.9/u in.}
(cont'd)
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