seal HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual

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55. Installthe cylinder lines A and B.
NOTE:
. Clean the joints of the cylinder lines A and B
thoroughly. The joints must be free of foreign
materlal.
. Install the cylinder lines A and B by tighting the
flare nuts by hand first, then tighten the flare
nuts to the specified torque.
56.
57.
Grease the sliding surface of the rack guide, and
install it onto the gear housing
36 - '97 models:
Apply a thin coat of grease to the new O-ring, and
install it on the rack guide screw.
38 - '00 models:
Remove the old sealant off of the threaded section,
then apply new sealant all around the threads
Install the spring, rack guide screw and locknut on
the gear housing.
Adjust the rack guide screw (see page 17-33)'
NOTE: After adjusting, check that the rack moves
smoothly by sliding the rack right and left'
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58.
-GlO.BINGReplace.
17 N.m {1.7 kgt'm, 12 lbl.ft)
28 N.m (2.7 kgf m,20 lbf ftl
CYLINDER LINE 8 CYLINDER LINE A
l/LOCKNUTS
60, lnstall the new lockwasher in the groove in the
steering rack.
61. Screw each rack ends into the rack'
62. Hold the steering rack with a wrench ('98 -'00 mod-
els: left end onlY), and tighten the rack ends'
CAUTION: Bo cateful nol to damage ihe rack sur-
face with the wranch.
NOTE: '96 -'97 model is shown.
STEERING RACK END
54 N'm t5 5 kgt m' 40 lbl'ft)
STEERING RACK
After tightening the rack ends, stake the four sec-
tions of lock washer with a drift and a mallet.
Place the wood block on the press table. then set
the lock washer section of the rack end on the
wood block securelY.
Be sure the tool is aligned with the flst sections
of the steering rack end belore pressing.
Stake the lock washer in the center ot the flat
section of the steering rack end.
LOCK WASHER
NOTE: This drift has a flat,
to prevent puncturing
WOODEN BLOCK
{cont'd}
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NOTE: Wash the knuckle and hub thoroughly in
high flash point solvent before reassembly.
31. Press a new wheel bearing into the knuckle using
the specialtools and a press as shown
NOTE: Place the wheel bearing onto the knuckle
with the pack seal (metal color) toward the inside
Be careful not to damage the sleeve of the pack
seal.
Press
HANOI.E07749 - 001
DRIVERATTACHMENT58x72mm07947 - 6340201
DOUBLE LIP SEAL
{BLACK COLOR)
KNUCKLE
SUPPORT BASE07965 - SD90100
Installthe circlip securely in the knuckle groove'
Installthe splash guard, and tighten the screws.
scREws5 N.m (0.5 kgd m, 4lbt'ft)
32.
33.
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34. lnstall the hub on the knuckle using the specialtools
shown and a hydraulic press as shown.
CAUTION: Take care not to distort tho splash gusrd'
HUB/ASSEMBLYGUIDE ATTACHMENT07GAF- SEflt2d)
KNUCKLE
FRONT HUB
SUPPORT BASE
07966 - StXx)100SPLASH GUARD
tnstall the knuckle in the reverse order of removal'
and pay particular attention to the following items:
. Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots
when installing the knuckle.
. Torque all mounting hardware to the specified
torque valugs.
. Torque the castls nuts to the low€r torque specl-
fications, then tighten them only far enough to
align the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the
castle nut by loosening.
. lnstall new cotter pins into the castle nuts after
torquing.
. Avoid twistin0 the sensor wires when installing
the wheel ssnsor.
. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating
surfaces of the front hub and the inside of the
brake disc.
. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating sur-
face ofthe brake disc and the inside of the wheel
. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-4).

Inspection and Adjustment
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Brake System Rubber Parts and Brake Booster
Brake Boostet
Check brake operation by applying the brakes.
lf the brakes do not work properly, check the brake
booster, Replace the brake booster as an assembly
if it does not work properly or if there are signs of
leakage.
Piston Cup and Pressure Cup Inspeqtion
. Check brake operation by applying the brakes.
Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leak-
age.
Replace the master cylinder as an assembly if
the pedal does not work properly or if there is
damage or signs of fluid leakage.
. Check for a difference in brake pedal stroke
between quick and slow brake applications.
Replace the master cylinder if there is a differ-
ence in oedal stroke.
Brake Hoses
Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leakage.
Replace the brake hose with a new one if it is dam-
aged or leaking.
Caliper Piston Seal and Piston Boots
Check brake ope.ation by applying the brakes.
Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leakage.
lf the pedal does not operate properly, the brakes
drag. or there is damage or signs of fluid leakage,
disassemble and inspect the brake caliper. Replace
the boots and seals with new ones whenever the
brake caliDer is disassembled.
Wheol Cylindor Piston Cup and Dust Cover
Check brake operation by applying the brakes.
Visually check for damage or signs of fluid leakage.
lf the pedal does not operate properly, the brakes
drag, or there is damage or signs of fluid leakage,
disassemble and inspect the wheel cylinder. lf nec-
essary, replace the wheel cylinder as an assembly.
19-4

Front Brake Caliper
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Disassembly
NOTE: There are two types of front brake calipers:
The caliper types can be identified by the "5410" or"2056" stamped on the caliper body as shown below.
Check the type of the brake caliper before servicing.
5410 Type:
NOTE: For 2056 type disassembly procedures, see page
19-14.
@o Never use an air hose ot dry brush to clean brakg
assemblies.
. Use an OSHA approved vacuum clganer to avoid
breathing brake dust.
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake lluid on the vehicls; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does conlact the paint, wash
it off immedistely with waier.
. To prevenl spills, covet the hose ioin$ with rags or
shop towels.
. Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all
passages with compressed air.
L Remove the banjo bolt, and disconnect the brake
hose from the caliDer.
CALIPER
BANJO EOLT
SEALINGReplace.BOLTS
Remove the caliper bolts, then remove the caliper
from the bracket.
lJReplace.
3. Remove the caliper pins and pin boots from the
calioer bracket,
CALTPER PIN B CAL|PER BRACKET
CALIPER PIN A
4, lf necessary. apply compressed air to the caliper
fluid inlet to get the piston out. Place a shop rag or
wooden block as shown to cushion the piston when
it is expelled. Use low pressure air in short spurts.
@. Do not place your iingers in tront ol the piston.
. Do not use high air pressure; use 8n OSHA
approved 30 PSI nozzls,
Remove the piston from the caliper, and check the
piston for scoring.
Remove the boot clip, piston boot and piston seal.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the cylindcr
PISTON SEALReplace.
BOOT CLIPReplace.
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CALIPER BODYCheck for scoring
(cont'd)
19-13

Front Brake Caliper
2056 Type:
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Disassembly (cont'dl
Nevor u3e an air hos€ or dry brush to clgan brake
assomblios.
Use an OSHA approved vacuum cl6aner to avoid
braathing braks duet.
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brakefluid on ths vchicle; it may damage
the paint; if brako fluid does contact the p.int. wash
it olt immediately with wato..
. To prevsnt spills, cover the ho3o ioints whh rag3 or
shop towels.
. Cl€an all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out 8ll
passagss with compr63€d air.
1. Remove the banjo bolt, and disconnect the brake
hose from the caliper.
SEALING WASHERS
Remove caliper bolt B, pivot the caliper up out of
the way, then remove the caliper from the bracket.
Remove the guide pin boot from sleeve A on the
caliDer bracket.
GUIDE PIN BOOTReplace.
GALIPER BRACKETCheck tor cracks.
Check for damage.
19-14
4. Remove the pin boot, sleeve B and sleeve boot
from the caliper body.
CALIPER EODYCheck for scoringon cytinder wa .
SLEEV€ BCheck for damage.
lf necessary, apply compressed air to the csliper
fluid inlet to get the piston out. Place a shop rag or
wooden block as shown to cushion the oiston when
it is expelled. Use low pressure air in short spurts,
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Do not placo your lingers in ftont ol tho pkton.
Do noi usa high air prsssure; uso an OSHA
approved 30 PSI nozzle.
Remove the piston from the caliper, and check thepiston for scoring.
WOODEN ALOCK

7. Remove the boot clip, piston boot and piston seal.
CAUTION; Take care not to damage the cylinder
bore.
goor cLtPReplace.
SEAL
NSTON BOOTReplace.
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Front Brake Galiper
Reassembly
5410 Type:
NOTE: For 2056 type reassembly procedures, see page 19-18.
o Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brako assemblies.. Use an OSHA approved vacuum cleanerto avoid breathing brake dust.. Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping abilhy.. when reusing the pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to pr€vent loss of braking €fficiency.
CAUTION:
. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid do€s contaci the psint, wash it oft imme"diately with water.
. Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all passag€s whh comp.€ssed air.. Betore reassembling, check that all parts are free ol dust and othor toreign particlos.
. Replace parts wilh new ones whenever specified to do so.. Make sure no dirt or other toreign matt€r is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.. Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non.Honda brake tluid can cause corrosion and decresse thelife of th€ system.
NOTE:
. Coat the piston, piston seal, and caliper bore with clean brake fluid.. Replace all rubber parts with new ones whenever disassembled.
z_..=-.q8! .9!,H: Use recommended rubber grease in the caliper seal set.
-.61' use recommended seal grease in the catiper seal set.
BRAKE PADSPIN BOOTSReplace.
OUTER PAD SHIM
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BLEED SCREWS N.m (0.9 kgt.m, 6.5 tbf.ftl
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PAD RETAINERS
CALIPER BRACKET
WEAB INDICATOR
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tw tfi lJlWEAB rNDrcAroR \J I Ilnsrall inner pad with lAVirs weat indicatot !pwatd/,.
CALIPER BRACKEI MOUNTING BOLT108 N.m {11.0 kgt m,80lbf.ft)
PISTON BOOTReplace.
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PISTON SEALReplace.
19-16
CALIPER BODY

'1.Clean the piston and caliper bore with brake fluid,
and inspect for wear and damage.
Coat the new piston seal with the recommended
rubber grease in the caliper seal set. and install the
seal in the cylinder groove.
Apply the recommended seal grease in the caliper
seal set to the sealing lips and inside of a new pis-
ton boot, and securely install it in the caliper with the
new boot clip.
CAUTION: Be careful nol to damage the caliper
cylinder wall.
PISTON SEALReplace.
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Lubricate the caliper and piston with brake fluid,
then install the piston in the cylinder with the dished
end facing in.
IJPISYON BOOTReplace.
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SILICONE GREASE
CALIPER
-6lCALIPEB PIN B
Apply the recommended seal grease in the caliper
seal set to the sliding surface of the pins and the
lnside of the new pin boots.
lnstall the pin boots into the grooves in the caliper
bracket properly.CALIPER ERACKET
7. Insert pin A and pin B into the caliper bracket.
8. Install the pin boots into the grooves in the pans
propeny.
9. Install the brake pads in their original positions (see
page 19-9).
10. Push in the piston so that the caliper will fit over the
pads, and install the caliPer.
11. Tighten the caliper bolts.
12. Connect the brake hose to the caliper with new seal-
ing washers, and tighten the banjo bolt.
-6.lPIN BOOTSReplace.
-6lCALIPER PIN
BANJO EOLT34 N.m (3.5 kg{ m, 25 lbflt}SEALING WASHERSReplace.
'13.
CALIPER BOLT32 N.m 13.3 kgt.rn, 24lblft)
Fill the brake reservoit and bleed the brake system
{see page 19-7).
Perform the following checks:
. Check for leaks at hose and line joints and con-
nections. and retighten if necessary.
. Check for brake hoses for interference and twisting.(cont'd)
14.
19-17

Front Brake Caliper
Reassembly (cont'd)
2056 Type:
. Never use an air hose or dry b.ush to clean brake assemblies.. Uso an OSHA approved vacuum cleansr to avoid breathing brake dust.. Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability.t when reusing the pads, always r6instsll the brake pads in their original positioos to prevent loss ol braking efficiency.
CAUTION:
' Do not spill brake tluid or th€ vehicle; it m8y damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off imme-diately with water.
. Clean all parts in brake tluid and air dry; blow out all passages with compr63ed air.. Beforo reassembling, check that all parts are fr€e of dust and other foreign particles,. Replace parts with new ones whenevea specified to do so.. Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowad to contaminato the brake fluid,' Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can caus€ corrosior and decrease thelife ol the system.
NOTE:
. Coat the piston, piston seal, and caliper bore with clean brake fluid.. Replaceall rubber parts with new ones whenever disassembled.
.'=5@: Use recommended rubber grease in the caliper seal set,
-6l ' Use recommended seal grease In the caliper seal set.
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BLEED SCREW9 N.m (0.9 kgf.m, 6.5 lbf.ft)
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CALIPER BRACKET
PISTON EOOTReplace. -.&l
BOOT CLIPReplace.
SLEEVE A
SLEEVE 8
-"-41
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20 tbf.ftl
CALIPER BOLT B26Nm{2.7kgf.m,
CALIPER BODY
PIN BOOTReplace.
BRAKE PAOS
19-18

1.Clean the piston and caliper bore with brake fluid,
and inspect for wear and damage.
Coat a new Diston seal with the recommended rub-
ber grease in the caliper seal set, and installthe seal
in the cylinder groove.
Apply the recommended seal grease in the caliper
seal set to the sealing lips and inside ol a new pis-
ton boot, and securely install it in the caliper with a
new boot clip.
CAUTION: Be carelul not to damage ths calipor
cylinder wall.
Replace.
=_.-1!!4!!nRUBEER GREASE
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Replace.
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4. Lubricate the caliper and piston with brake fluid,
then install the piston in the cylinder with the
dished end facing in.
Apply the recommended seal grease in the caliper
seal set to the sliding surface oJ sleeve B and the
inside of the new pin and sleeve boots.
lnstall the new sleeve and pin boots 8nd sleeve B
on the caliDer.
NOTE: Make sure to install the boots into the grooves
in the caliper and sleeve B properly.
SI.EEVE BOOT
YPIN BOOTReplace.
(cont'd)
19-19
SLEEVE B