2003 HONDA CIVIC limit

Countershaft Assembly Clearance lnspection
1.Measure the clearance between the 1st gear (A)
and the distance collar (B)with a feeler gauge (C).
. lf the clearance is more than the service limit, go
to step 2.. lf the clearance is within the service limit. go to
step 4.
Standard: 0.06 0.16 mm 10.002 0.006in.l
Service Limit: 0.25 mm (0.010 in.l
2. fvleasure the thickness of the distance collar.
. lf thethickness is notwithin the standard, replace
the distance collar with a new one.' lf the thickness is within the standard, go to
Standard:23.03 23.08 mm (0.907 0.909 in.l
3. Measu re the thickness of the 1st oear.
. lf thethicknessof lst gearis lessthanthe service
limit, replace lstgearwith a newone.. lf the thickness of '1st gear is within the service
limit, replace the lst/2nd synchro hub with a new
one.
Standard: 22-92 22.97 mm 10.902 0.904 in.l
Service Limit; 22.87 mm {0.900 in.)
Measure the clearance between the 2nd gear (A)
and 3rd gear (B) with a feeler gauge (C). lf the
clearance is more than the service limit, go to
steD 5.
Standard: 0.06 0.16 mm (0.002 0.006in.)
Service Limit: 0.25 mm {0.010 in.l
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Manual Transmission
Countershaft Assembly Clearance
Inspection (cont'd)
5. Measure the th ickness of the distance collar.
. lf thethickness is notwithin the standard, replace
the distance collar with a new one.. lf thethickness iswithinthe standard, goto
step 6.
Standard: 28.03 28.08 mm {1.104-1.106 in.)
6. Measure the thickness of the 2nd qear.
. lf thethickness of 2nd gearis lessthan the
service limit, replace 2nd gear with a new one.. lf thethicknessof 2nd geariswithintheservice
limit, replace lhe 1sV2nd synchro hub with a new
one.
Standard: 27 -92-21.97 mm|.1.099 1.r01 in.l
Service Limit: 27.87 mm 11.097 in.)
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Countershaft Disassembly
1.Securely clamp the countershaft assembly in a
bench vlse with wood blocks.
Remove the special bolt (left-hand threads).
Support the ball bearing (A) on steel blocks, then
use a press (B) and an attachment (C)to press the
countershaft out of the ball bearing.
4. Remove the 35 mm shim and distance collar.
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5. Support 4th gear (A) on steel blocks, then use apress and an attachment (B) to press the
countershaft (C) out ofthe 5th gear.
6.Support 2nd gear (A) on steel blocks, then use a
Dress and an attachment {B} to press the
countershaft (C) out of the 3rd gear.
Cou ntershaft lnspection
1. Inspect the gear surface and bearing surface for
wear and damage, then measure the countershaft
at points A, B, and C. lf any part of the countershaft
is less than the service limit, replace it with a new
one.
Standard:
A Ballbearing surface ltransmission housing sidel:
30.020 -30.033 mm {1.1819 1.1824in.)
B Distance collar surface;
39.937- 39.950 mm 11.5723 1.572A in.l
C Needle bearing surface (clutch housing side):
35.000 35.015 mm {r.3780-1.3785 in.)
Service Limit:
A: 29.97 mm {1.180 in.)
B: 39.88 mm {1.570 in.l
C: 34.95 mm {1.376 in.)
lnspect the runout by supporting both ends of lhe
countershaft. Rotate the countershaft two complete
revolutions when measuring the runout. lf the
runout exceeds the service Iimit, replace the
countershaft with a new one.
Standard: 0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max.
Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
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Manual Transmission
Synchro Ring and Gear Inspection (cont'dl
3. Inspect the thrust surface {D) on each gear hub for
wear.
Inspect the cone surface (E) on each gear hub for
wear ano rougnness.
Inspect the teeth on all gears (F) for uneven wear,
scoring, galling, and cracks.
Coat the cone surface of each gear (E) with oil, andplace its synchro ring on it. Rotate the synchro ring,
making sure that it does not slip.
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7. Measure the clearance between each gear (A) and
its synchro ring (B) allthe way around. Hold the
synchro ring against the gear evenly while
measuring the clearance. lf the clearance is less
than the service limit, replace the synchro ring andgear.
Synchro Ring.to.Gear Clearance
Standard: 0.70 1.49 mm 10.028 0.059 in.)
Service Limit: 0.4 mm {0.016 in.)
Triple Cone Synchro-to-Gear Clearance
Slandard:
O: Outer Synchro Ring {B}to Synchro Cone (Cl
0-70 1.19 mm (0.028-0.047 in.)
@: Synchro Cone lC) to cear (A)
0.50- 1.04 mm (0.020-0.041 in.)
O: Outer Synchro Ring (B) to Gear (Al
0.95 1.68 mm 10.037 0.066 in.)
Service Limit:
O: 0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
: 0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
O; 0.6 mm 10.024 in.l
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Steering
Steering Wheel Rotational Play
Check
1. Turn the front wheels to the straight ahead position.
2. Measure how far you can turn the steering wheel
left and right without moving the front wheels.
. lf the play is within the limit, the gearbox and
linkage are OK.. lf the playexceedsthe limit, adjustthe rack guide
{see page '17-13). lf the play is still excessive after
rack guide adjustment, inspect the steering
linkage and gearbox {see page 17-5).
BOTATIONAL PLAY: 0 10 mm (0-0.39 in.l
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Power Assist Check
Start the engine, and let it idle.
Attach a commercially available spring scale to the
steering wheel. With the engine idling and the
vehicle on a clean, dry floor, pull the scale as
shown, and read it as soon as the tires begin to turn.
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3. lf the scale reads no morethan 29 N (3.0 kgf,6.6 lbf),
the power assist is OK. lf it reads more, check these
items:
. Front tire pressure. Steering linkage (see page 17-5). Rack gulde adjustment (see page 17-13). EPS system (see page 17-18)

EPS Components
Steering Gearbox Overhaul (cont'd)
'll. Check the slider guide for damage and cracks.Using vernier calipers to measure the thickness ofthe slider guide. lf the thickness is less than servicelimit, replace the slider guide,
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25.3 mm{0.925 in.}
Remove and discard the stop ring {A)on the
cylinder by expanding it with snap ring pliers.
Remove and discard the lock screw {B}.
13. Install the new lock screw on the rack housing.
14. Installthe new stop ring in the groove (C)on thecylinder by expanding it with a snap ring pliers. Becareful not to scratch or damage the housing
surface with the stop ring edges.
25.3 mm{0.925 in.l
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15. Apply multipurpose grease to the indicated part
{shaded part) of the outer surface of the rackhousing. Do not apply to the dents and grooves.
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Wheel Runout Inspection
1.Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands
in the proper location (see page 1-5,.
Check for a bent or deformed wheel.
Set up the dial gauge as shown, and measure the
axial runout by turning the wheel.
Front and rear wheel axial runout:
Standard:
Aluminum wheel: 0-0.7 mm (0-0.03 in.)
Service limit: 2.0 mm {0.08 in.l
4. Reset the dial gaugetothe position shown, and
measure the radial runout.
Front and rear wheel radial runout:
Standard:
Aluminum wheel: 0 0.7 mm (0 0.03 io.)
Service limit: 1.5 mm {0.06 in.}
lf the wheel runout is not within the specification,
checkthe wheel bearing end play (see page 18-8),
and make sure the mating surfaces on the brake
disc and the inside of the wheel are clean.
lf the bearing end play is within the specification
but the wheel runout is more than the service limit.
replace the wheel.
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Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of
material composition, could be hazardous to your
Front Brake Pads Inspection and Replacement
. Avoid breathing dust particles.
. Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake
assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum
cleaner.
lnspection
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper location {see page 1'8).
Remove the front wheels.
2. Check the thickness of the inner pad iA) and outer
pad {B). Do not include the thickness of the brake
pad backing plate.
Brake pad thickness:
Standard: 9.5 10.5 mm (0.37 0.41 in.l
Service limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
Inner pad:
Outer pad:
lf the brake Dad thickness is less than the service
limit, replace allthe pads as a set.
Replacement
1. Remove the bolt (A), and pivot the caliper (B) upout
of the way. Check the hose and pin boots for
damage and deterioration.
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2. Remove the pad shim iA) andpads{B).
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