2003 HONDA CIVIC LEVER ASS

Lubricants and Fluids
For details of lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and various work
ures {such as Assemoverhaul. lnstallation. etc.) contained in each section.
NO.LUBBICATION POINTSLUBBICANT
1E ng ineHonda Motor Oil (P/N 08798-9023). The oil container
must disolav the API Cenification seal shown below.
Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE
Viscositv: See chart below.
2TransmissionHonda MTF*' (P/N 08798-9016)
3Brake svstem (includes ABS line)Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid*' (P/N 08798-9008)
4Clutch line
5
6
Release fork (manual transmissionl
Throftle cable end (throttle Iink)
Super High Temp Urea Grease {P/N 08798-9002)
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Shift and select cable ends (manual
transmission)
Throttle cable end (dashboard lower panel hole)
Silicone grease
9
10
111'
14
16
17
Brake booster clevis
CIutch booster clevis
Shift lever pivot
Pedal linkage
Battery terminals
Fuel f ill door
Hood hinges and hood latch
Hatch hinges
Door hinoes, uoDer and lower
Multi-purpose grease
18Caliper piston boot, caliper pins and bootsHonda CaliDer Grease (P/N 08C30-80234lvl)
19Air conditioning compressorCompressoroil: SP-10 (P/N 38897-P13-A01AH or
38899-P'13-A01)
For refriqerant; HFC'134 a (R-134 a)
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Recommond6d Engine OilEngine oilviscosily for amb enttemperalure fanges
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Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oii can cause stiffer shifting because it does
not contain the Drooer additives.
Always use Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of
the system.
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Starting System
Starter Overhaul
Disassembly/Reassembly
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BRUSH HOLDER

Throttle Body Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:' Do not adjust the throttle stop screw.. Afterreassembly,adjustthethrottlecable{seepagell-163) and the cruise control cable (see page 4-45).. The throttle position (TP) sensor is not removable.
THROTTLELEVER
There should beno clearance
THROTTLE CABLE
MANIFOLDABSOLUTE PRESSURE{MAP} SENSOR
22Nm(2.2 kgt.m, 16 lbf.ft)
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION {EVAPICANISTER PURGE VALVE
IDLE AIR CONTROL{IACI VALVE
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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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13-32
13-33
13-34
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{i) 80 mm SHIM
0 8 x 14 mm DOWEL PIN
[A CHANGE LEVER ASSEMBLY
a0 6 mm FLANGE BOLT12 N m {1.2 kgf.m,9 lbf ft}
O DETENT BOLT22 N.m {2.2 kgf.m, 16lbf.ft)
O 12 mm waSHERReDlace.
(D SPRING
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@ 10 mm FLANGE BOLT44 N.m {4.5 kgf.m,33lbf.ft)
O 8 mm FLANGE BOLT27 N.m 12.8 kgf m,20lbl.ft)
.' TRANSMISSION HANGER A
O INTERLOCK BOLT39N m (4.0ksf.m,29lbf.ft)
O OIL GUIOE PLATE M
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@) 20 mm WASHERReplace.
q,] FILLER PLUG44 N m {4.5 kgf.m,33 lbf.ft)
@ 40 x 56 x 8 mm OILSEALReplace.
qO 14 mm WASHERReplace.
q' DRAIN PLUG39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m,29 lbf.ftl
@ 32 mm SEALING CAP34 N m (3.5 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)
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13-15

Manual Transmission
Transmission Disassembly (cont'd)
NOTE: Place the clutch housing on two pieces of wood
thick enough to keep the mainshaft from hitting the
workbench.
1. Remove the detent bolts (A), springs, steel balls,
and back-up light switch (B).
Remove the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (A) and
O-ring (B).
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3, Remove the interlock bolt (A), the change lever
assembly (B), 8 x 14 mm dowel pins (C), andthe
clutch line clip bracket {D).
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Remove the drain plug (A), filler plug (B), and
10 mm flange bolt (C).

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.
BREATHER CAPTurn the arrow toward the {ronto{ the vehicle, and install it.
SELECT LEVERBe careful not to damage the dust sealwhen installing it.@).1 IlLrl
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(P/N 08798-9002)
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INTERLOCK
SHIFT ARM
SELECT STOPPLATE
REVERSE LOCK CAMSTRIKER
SHIFT ARM COVER
WASHER
9.8Nm{1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft)
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16. Remove the dirt and oil from the shift iever cover
sealing surface. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-
0001) to the sealing surface.
NOTE: lf 5 minutes have passed after applylng
liquid gasket. reapply it and assemble the housings.
Allow it to cure at least 20 minutes after assembly
before filling the transmission with oil.
- - -Liquid gasket
17. Installthe 8 x 14 mm dowel pins (A). clutch line clip
bracket (B), and change lever assembly (C).
12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m,9lbt ft)
18. Apply liquid gasket (Pi N 08718-0001) to the threads
of the interlock bolt (D), and install it on the
transmission housing.
6x1.0mm
19. Installthe drain plug (A), filler plug (B), and 10 mm
flange bolt (C) with new washers.
A39Nm(4.0 kgf m,33 tbl.ft)
20.
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Installthe detent bolts (A), spring, and steel balls
with new washers.
{3.0 kgf.m.22lbf.ft)
Apply liquid gasket {P/N 08718-0001}to the threads
oithe back-up light switch (B), and install it in the
transmission housing.
(cont'd)
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