hose HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Owners Manual

E position
The flow of fluid up to the drive pulley, the driven pulley' and the clutch reducing valve is the same as in E position'
Clutch reducing pressure (CR) t'"*" i" ii" start clut;h control valve, the manual valve, and the shift control valve' and is
intercepted bY those valves.
Under ihis condition, hydraulic pressure is not applied to the clutches and reverse braKe'
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(cont'd)
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Pressure Testing
. While testing, be careful of the rot8ling front wheels.
. M8k6 suro lifts, iacks, and satety stands are placed properly lsee section 11.
CAUTION:
. Before testing, be sur. the transmb3ion fluid is fillod to the propor lcvel.. Warm up the engin€ to nolmal operating tsmperature bofore testing. While t€sting, be 3ure not to allow dust and other loreign particles to onler into the transmi$ion.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands (see section 1).
2. Set the parking brake. and block both rear wheels securely.
3. Allow the front wheels to rotate freely.
4. Warm up the engine (the radiator fan comes on), then stop arid connect a tachometer.
5. Connect the special tool to each inspection hole.
TOROUE: 18 N.m (1.8 kgt'm, 13 tbtfr)
GAUTION:
. Connect the oil pressuro gauge !!€curoly, bs sur6 not to allow dust and other foroign particlG3 to ontar the inspsc-tion hole.
. Whon troubleshooting by tho E indicltor light indic.t6 a problam. you mu3t u3e an oil p.essure gluge that moa,sures 4,9(X) kPa (a.90 MPa,50.0 kS cr*,771psi) or more when molsuring driv. pulley pressure and driven pullcypre33ure.
NOTE:
. D.ive pulley pressure may be above 3,430 kPa (3.i8 MPa,35.0 kgf/cmr, 498 psi) wh€n there is a transmission prob-
lem that causes the TCM or PCM to go into the fail-safe mode,. Use a commercially available oil pressure gauge that measures 4,900 kPa {4.90 MPa, 5O.O kgf/cmr, 711 psi) ormore, and the Ay'T Oil Pressure Hose, 2210 mm (07MAJ - PY4011A).
FORWARD CLUTCH PRESSUREINSPECTION
lMarked with "F")
REVERSE BRAKE PRESSUREINSPECTION I.IOLE
A/T OIL PRESSUREGAUGESET W/PANEL0ta{r6 - oO2Oi|(Xt
A/T LOW PRESSUREGAUGE W/PANEL0706 - qt7o:t{ro
DRIVE PULLEY PRESSUREINSPECTION HOI.E(Marked with "DR")
A/T PRESSURE HOSEADAPTER07MAJ - PYar'120lil R.qulr.d)
A/T PRESSUBE HOSE2210 mm07MAJ - PYitollAla R.quir.d)
(
INSPECNON HOLE(Marked with "SC")
CLUICH PRESSURE
INSPECTION HOLE(Marked with "LUB")
DRIVEN PULLEY PRESSUREINSPECTION HOLElMarked with "DN")
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ATF DIPSTICK

Lower Valve Body Assembly
Replacement
@ Make sure lifts, iacks, and saf€ty stands
are placsd prop€rly {sea section 1).
CAUTION: While removing and installing th6 lower
valve body asssmbly, b€ sule not to allow dust and
other for€ign particles to entsr inio the transmksion.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safetv stands (see section 1).
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securetv.
4.
6.
Remove the drain plug, and drain the CVT fluid.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer(see page 1+299).
CAUTION: Keop all of other toreign parliclos out of
the transmission.
Disconnect the 8P connector from the solenoid har-
ness connector.
Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the ATF cooler
lines. Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses up to
prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the ATF
cooler noses.
CAUTION: Keep all of other foroign particlo3 out of
tho transmission.
Remove the right front mounvbracket.
10 x 1.25 mmila N.m (,1.5 kgf.m, 33 lbtft)
RIGHT FRONTMOUNT/BRACKET
ATF COOLER LINE
10 x 1.25 mmsil N.m 15.5 kgf.m,40 rbr.ft)
ATF COOLER HOSE
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14.
7. Remove the ATF cooler outlet line.
8. Remove the ATF cooler line bracket bolt.
9. Remove the ATF pan (fourteen bolts).
10. Remove the ATF strainer (two bolts).
1 l. Remove the one bolt securing the solenoid harness
connector,
12. Remove the
bolts).
lower valve body assembly (eight
LINE BOLT28 N.m (2.9 kgtm,21 lbtft)SEALINGReplace.
ATF COOI.-EROUTLET
OOWEL PIN
O.RINGFeplace.
SOLENOIO HARNESSCONNECTOR
5x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgt.m,8.7 tbt.ftlO.RINGReplace.ATFSTNAINER
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgt m,E.7 tbt'ft)
OOWEL NN
BODY ASSEMBLY
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgf.m,8.7 rbf.ft)
ATF PAN GASKETReplace.
VALVE
ATF COOLER INLETUNE BRACKET BOLT8 x 1,25 mm26 N.m {2.7 kgf.m,20 tbf.frl
13.
ATF PANx 1.0 mm12 N.m 11.2 kgf.m, E.7 lbf.ftl
Install the new lower valve bodv in the reverse
ordgr of the removal orocedure.
CAUTION: Koep all ot other fo.oign particles out of
ths transmission.
NOTE:
. Replace the following parts:
- O-rings on the solenoid harness connector
and the ATF strainer- ATF pan gasket- Sealing washers
. lf the ATF cooler inlet line bracket is bent or
warped, put it back to the original position.
Perform the start clutch calibration orocedure on
page 14-293.

ATF Filter
l.Removal/lnstallation
!@ Make sure lifts, lEcks, snd safoty stands
ara pl8ced properly {sae section 1).
CAUTION: While removing and installing the ATF tilier,
be sure not to allow dust or other for6ign particle3 to
enter thg transmission.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands (see section 1).
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securely.
3. Remove the drain plug, and drain the CVT fluid.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer
{see page 14-299).
fl,
5.
CAUTION: Keep all toreign particles out ot the
transmission.
Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the ATF cooler
lines. Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses up to
prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the ATF
cooler noses.
CAUTION: Keep all foreign particles out of the
transmission.
Remove the right front mounvbracket.
10 x 1.25 mm4{ N.m {i1.5 kgf.m,33 lbf ft)
ATF COOLER LINE
10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgt'm,
40 rbl.ft)
ATF COOLER HOSE(|'t
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6. Remove the ATF cooler outlet line.
7. Remove the ATF cooler line bracket bolt.
8. Remove the ATF pan (fourteen bolts)
9. Remove the ATF cooler inlet line from the ATF pan
(three bolts).
10. Remove the ATF filter, and clean it.
11. Check that the ATF filter is in good condition.
12. Replace the ATF filter if it is clogged.
LINE BOLT28 N.m {2.9 kgf.m,21 lbt.ft)
ATF COO1TR OUTIET
6x1.0mm
ATF COOLER INI-ETLINE ERACKET BOLT8 x 1.25 mm26 N.m (2.7 kgt.m,20 rbtftt
O.RINGReplace.
ATF
ATF FILTER
ATF PAN
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kgt'm,8.7 lbl'ft)
lnstall the ATF filter in the reverse order of the
removal procedure.
GAUTION: Keep all foreign particles out ot the
transmission,
NOTE:
Replace the O-rings, the ATF pan gasket and
sealing washers.
lf the ATF cooler inlet line bracket is bent or
warped. put it back to the original position
GASKETReplace.
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12 N m (1.2 kgf m,

Transmission
Removal (cont'd)
10. Remove the cotte. pins and castle nuts, then separatethe ball joints from the lower arm (see section 1g).
SELF-LOCKING -=V,
NUT \Replace. oitupea rOax
Remove the right damper fork bolt, then separateright damper fork and damper.
Pry the right and left driveshafts out of the differen-tial.
Pull on the inboard joint to remove the right and leftdriveshafts (see section 16).
Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
NOTE: Coat all precision finished surfaces with cleanengine oil.
Remove the exhaust pipe A.
/\<,\CASTLE I{UT COTTERReplac6.
't 1.
't2.
tJ.
14.
q.
SELF.LOCKINGNUTReplace.
SELF.LOCKING NUTReplace.
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EXHAUST PIPE A
19.
'16, Remove the right front mounvbracket,
ATF COOLER HOSE
17. Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the ATF coolerlines. Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses uo toprevent CVT fluid from flowing out, then plug theATF cooler hoses and lines,
NOTE: Check for any sign of leakage at the hosejoints.
18. Remove the engine stiffeners and the flywheel cover.
Remove the eight drive plate bolts one at time whilerotating the crankshaft pullev.
ENGINE STIFFENER

l.
9. Install the remaining transmission housing mount-
ing bolts.
PRIMARY OXYGEN SENSOR
Remove the transmission jack and the hoist. then
remove the hoist bracket from the engine'
Attach the flvwheel to the drive plate with eight
bolts and torque as follows:
Rotate the crankshaft pulley as necessary to tighten
rhe bolts to half of the specified torque, then to the
final torque, in a crisscross pattern.
After tightening the last bolt. check that the
crankshaft rotates freelY.
10.
11.
12. Install the flywheel cover and the engine stiffeners
DRIVE
6xl.0mm12 N.m
- l12 kgf'm'rE 8.7 tbf.ftl
ENGINESTIFfENEB10 x 1.25 mmart N.m la.s kgt.m,33 tbtftt
8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m(2.1 kgf'm,17 tbt.ftt
DRIVE PI.ATE BOLT
6x1.0x14mm12 N.m {1.2 kgt m.
8.7 lbf,ftl8 x 1.25 mm26 N.m
12.7 kqfin,20 rbt'ftlFLYUTHEEL
ENGINE STIFFENER
8 x 1.25 mm10 x 1.25 mmr,a N.m {4,5 kgf m,
33 tbf.ftl
TRANSMISSION HOUSING
MOUNNNG BOLT
6il N.m {6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf'ftl
24 N.m (2.4 kgt'm, '17 lbf'ftl
22 N.m t2.2 kgl m, 16lbf'ftl
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13.
14.
Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt, if necessary (see
section 6).
Connect the ATF cooler hoses to the ATF cooler lines
(see page 14-357).
CAUTION: Whilo connecting the ATF cooltr hGes,
b€ sure not lo allow dust and other loreign parti-
cles to entg. into the transmission.
15. Installthe right front mounvbracket'
10 x 1.25 mm
a,r N.m {4.5 kgf'm,33 lbt ftl
RIGHT FRONTMOUNT/BRACKET
ATF COOLER LINE
10 x 1 .25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgt'm,
4{) tbl.ftt
ATF COOI,TR HOSE
16. Installthe exhaust PiPe A.
EXHAUST PIPE A
GASKETReplace.
@
\SELF.LOCKING NUTReplace.10 x 1.25 mm5/a N.m {5.5 kgt m,irc lbf.ft)
(cont'dl
*s$o
oor*rr-@Replace.
SELF.LOCKINGReplace.8 x 1.25 mmSELF.LOCKING NUT
Replace.8 x 1.25 mm16 N.m {1.6 kgl'm,12 tbl.ftt

Transmission
Gooler Flushing
@ To prevent iniury to face and eyes, alwayswear safety glasses or a tace shield when using thetransmission flusher.
NOTE: This procedure should be performed before rein-stalling the transmission.
'1. Check the tools and hoses for wear and cracks before
using. lf wear or cracks are found, reDlace the hoses
before using.
4.
Using the measuring cup. fill the tank with 2,1 ounces(approximately 2/3 full) of biodegradable flushingfluid (J35944 - 20). Do not substitute with any otherfluid. Follow the handling procedure on the fluidcontatner.
Secure the flusher filler cap, and pressurize the tankwith compressed air to between 5S0 - 829 kpa (5.6 -
8.45 kgf/cm', 80 - 120 psi).
NOTE: The air line should be equipped with a watertrap to ensure a dry air system,
Hang the tool under the vehicle.
Attach the tank's discharge hose to the return lineoi the transmission cooler using a clamp.
Connect the drain hose to the inlet line on the trans-mission cooler using a clamp.
IMPORTANT:
Securely clamp the opposite end ofthe drain hose to abucket or floor drain,
t
TRANSMISSION COOLERFLUSHER{Commercially available)Kent-Moore J384O5-Aor oouivalent
TRANSMISSION
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7. With the water and air valves off, attach the water andair supplies to the flusher. (Hot water if available.)
8. Turn on the flusher water valve so water will flowthrough the cooler for 10 seconds.
NOTE: lf water does not flow through the cooler, itis completely plugged, cannot be flushed, and mustbe replsced.
9. Depress the trigger to mix the flushing fluid into thewater flow. Use the wire clip to hold the trigger down.
'10. While flushing with the water and flushing fluid fortwo minutes. turn the air valve on for five secondsevery 15 - 20 seconds to create a surging action.AIR PRESSURE: MAX 845 kpa (8.45 kgflcmr, 120 psi)
11. Turn the water valve off. Release the trigger, thenreverse the hoses to the cooler so you can flush inthe opposite direction. Repeat steps 8 through 10.
12. Release the trigger. and rinse the cooler with wateronly for one minute.
13, Turn the water valve off, and turn off the water supply.
'14. Turn the air valve on to dry the system out with airfor two full minutes or until no moisture is visibleleaving the drain hose.
CAUTION: Rosidual mobturo in the qooler or linescln damage the transmission,
15. Remove the flusher from the cooler line. Attach thedrain hose to a container.
16. Install the transmission. and leave the drain hoseattached to the cooler line.

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17.Make sure the transmission is in the E] position.
Fill the transmission with cvT Fluid, and run the
engine for 30 seconds or until approximately 0 95 {
(1.0 US qt.,0.8 lmp qt.) is discharged.
Remove the drain hose, and reconnect the cooler
return hose to the transmission (see page 14-355)
Refill the transmission with CVT Fluid to the proper
level (see page 14-299).
18.
'19.
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TOOL MAINTENANCE
1. Empty and rinse after each use. Fill the can with water
and pressurize the can. Flush the discharge line to
ensure that the unit is clean.
2, lf discharge liquid does not foam, the orifice may be
blocked.
3. To clean, disconnect the plumbing from the tank at
the large couPling nut.
FILTER
\
\- 0--D
i
I
O.RING
Remove the in-line tilter from the discharge side and
clean if necessary'
The fluid orifice is located behind the filter. Clean it
with the pick stored in the bottom of the tank han-
dle. or blow it clean with air. Securely reassemble
all parts.
COUPLINGNUT
II
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\ORIFICE
FILLER CAP
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Shift Indicator PanelATF Gooler/Hoses
Adjustment
1.Check that the index mark on the indicator aligns
with the E mark on the shift indicator panel when
the transmission is in NEUTRAL.
lf not aligned, remove the front console {see section
20).
Remove the shift indicator panel mounting
and adjust by moving the panel.
NOTE: Whenever the shift indicator panel is removed,
reinstallthe Danel as described above.
It,
14-357
lnstallation
1. Installthe ATF cooler, ATF cooler line assembly and
the ATF cooler hoses.
6x1.0mm11 N.m ('l 1 kgf.m,8.0lbl'ftlATF COOLER LINE ASSEMBLY
ATF COOLER HOSE
RADIATOR
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf'm, 7 8 lbf'ft)
ATF COOLER
Connect the ATF cooler
lines and ATF cooler. and
as shown.
hoses to the ATF cooler
secure them with the clips
1l lTf{il.T
6-8mm10.2 - 0.3 in)
33-35mm11.3 - 1.4 inl
2-1mm10.1 - 0.2 in)
2-ilmm{0.1 - 0.2 in)
ATF COOI..ER HOSES

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Steering
Speciaf Tools ....."'.....17-2
Manual Steering
Component Locations
lndex ................ ....... 17-3
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation "'......"............... 17-4
Rack Guide Adiustment ................... 17-5
*Steering Wheel
(See power steering section)
*Steering Column
(See power steering sectionl
Steering Gearbox
Removal ................. 17-5
Disassembly ......."" 17-7
ReassemblY ..'......... 17-9
lnstallation ............. 17-13
Power Steering
Component Locations
lndex "......."..... """' 17-15
System DescriPtion
Fluid Flow Diagram .........""............. 17'16
Steering Pump ............'... "........"'...-- 17 -17
Steering Gearbox .".................'...'.'.' 17-20
Troubleshooting
Generaf Troubleshooting ..........--.... 17'22
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17 -26
Ffuid Leaks .............17-28
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation'......."'........'...... 1 7-30
Power Assist Check
With Vehicle Parked .."................ 17-30
Steering Linkage and Gearbox ....." 17-31
Pump Beft ...--.""".. 17-32
Rack Guide Adiustment .'.......'.......'. 17'33
Fluid Replacement .....'.."................. 17-33
Pump Pressure Check .............'....-. " 17 -34
'Steering Wheel
Removal .."'........'... 17-35
lnstallation ............. 17-35
Disassembly/Reassembly ......'.....'.' 17-36
*Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation ....'........... ---.... 17'37
lnspection .............. 17'38
Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Fluid Leakage Inspeetion ............'.... 17-39
Replacement ......".. 17-39
Power Steering PumP
Removal/lnstallation .'.'..'..'............. 17-40
Disassembly ".........17-41
fnspection .......---'." 17'42
Reassembly ..'.........17-44
Steering Gearbox
Removal ....'........."' 17'47
DisassemblY ..........' 17-49
Reassembly '........... 17-55
lnstallation ............. 17-65
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......'.. 17-68
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