head install HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Repair Manual

IRack Guide Adjustment
NOTE: Perform rack guide adjustment with the wheels
in the straight ahead Position.
1. Loosen the rack guide screw locknut with the
cialtool.
'96 - '97 models:
Loosen the rack guide screw
'98 - '00 models:
Remove the rack guide screw and remove the old
sealant off of the threaded section.
Apply new sealant all around the threads. Loosely
installthe rack guide screw
Tighten the rack guide screw to 25 N'm (2.5 kgf'm.
18 lbf.ft), then loosen it.
Retighten the rack guide screw to 3 9 N'm (0.4 kgim,
2.9 lbf.ft), then back it off to specified angle.
Specified Return Angle: 20" max.
Tighten the locknut while holding the rack guide
screw.
Check for tight or loose steering through the com-
plete turning travel.
Perform following insPections:
. Steering operation (see page 17-30).
. Power assist with vehicle parked.
4.
LOCKNUT WRENCH, 40 mm
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17-33
Fluid Replacement
Check the reservoir at regular intervals, and add fluid as
necessary.
CAUTION: Always us€ Genuine Honda Power Stearing
Fluid-V or S. Using any other type of power sto€ring
tluid or automatic transmission lluid can cause
increased wear and poor steering in cold weathor.
SYSTEM CAPACITY:
0.85 liter 10.90 US' qt,0.75 lmp'qt)
at disassembly
RESERVOIR CAPACITY:
0.4 liter (0.42 US. qt, 0.35 lmP.qt)
LEVEL LINE
LOWER LEVEL LINE
1. Raise the reservoir, then disconnect the return nose.
2. Connect a hose of suitable diameter to the discon-
nected return hose, and put the hose end in a suit-
able container.
CAUTION: Take care not to spill tho fluid on the
body and parts. Wipe off any spill€d fluid at oncs'
3. Start the engine, let it run at idle, and turn the steer-
ing wheel from lock-to-lock several times When
fluid stops running out of the hose, shut off the
engine, Discard the fluid.
4. Reinstall the return hose on the reservoir'
5. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line.
6. Start the engine and run it at fast idle, then turn the
steering trom lock-to-lock several times to bleed air
trom the system.
7. Recheck the fluid level and add some it necessary.
CAUTION: Do not fill the reservoir beYond the
upper l€vel line.
HOSE

Steering Wheel
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Removal
SRS components are located in this area Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
NOTE: Before removing the steering wheel. align the
front wheels straight ahead.
1. Remove the driver's airbag assembly from the
steering wheel (see section 24)
2. Disconnect the horn connector and cruise control
switches connector.
CRUISESWITCHES CONNECTOR
3. Remove the steering wheel nut
STEERING WHEEL NUT
Replace.
Remove the steering wheel by rocking it slightly from
side-to-side as you pull steadily with both hands.
ag N.m {5.0 kgt rn, 36lbfft)
1.,
17-35
lnstallation
CAUTION: Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering
column shaft when installing the stsering wheel.
NOTE: Before installing the steering wheel, align the
front wheels straight ahead.
1. Before installing the steering wheel, center the
cable reel, Do this by first rotating the cable reel
clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclock-
wise approximately two turns The arrow mark on
the cable reel label should points straight up.
Install the steering wheel with the steering wheel
nut.
NOTE: Be sure the steering wheel shaft engages
the cable reel and canceling sleeve.
Attach the cruise control switches connector io the
steering wheel cliP,
Connect the horn connector.
Install the driver's airbag assembly, and confirm
proper system operation (see section 24).
Check the horn and cruise control switches for
proper operatrons.
CAELE REEL

Steering Gearbox
Reassembly (cont'dl
64. Apply grease to the circumference of the rack endhousing.
RACK END GROOVE
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SILICONE GREASE
Apply a light coat of silicone grease to the bootgrooves on the rack ends.
lnstall the boots in the rack end with the tie-rodclips.
NOTE: Install the boots with the rack in the straightahead position (right and left tie-rods are equal inlength).
66.
RACK END
NOTE: Wipe the grease offthe thread section.
17-64
TIE.ROD CLIP
67. Adjust the air hose fitting position of the boots bvturning it as shown below.
LEFT BOOT(Viewed from theleft side)
RIGHT BOOT{Viewed from theright side)
AIR HOSE FITTING
Install new boot bands on the boot, and bend bothsets of locking tabs.
CAUTION: Stlke ths band locking tabs firmly.
Lightly tap on the doubled-over portions to reducetheir height.
Slide the rack right and left to be certain that theboots are not deformed or twisted.

71.Connect the air tube between the right and left
boot.
lnstall the clips on the cylinder lines' then clamp the
air tube with the cliPs.
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CYLINDER LINE A
CLIP
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lnstallation
CAUTION: Be carelul not to bend or damage the feed
line and cylinder lines when installing the gearbox'
1, Before installing the gearbox, slide the rack all the
way to right.
2. Install the mounting cushion on the steering gear-
DOX.
Install the pinion shaft grommet, then insert the pin-
ion shaft up through the bulkhead.
NOTE: Align the notch in the pinion shaft grommet
with the tab on the valve housing.
Install the mounting bracket over the mounttng
cushion, then installtwo gearbox mounting bolts'
MOUNTING BRACKET
cusHroN
39 N.m(4.0 kgj m, 29 lbtftlNOTE: Install the bracket
with the arrow Pornllngtoward the front.(cont'd)
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Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Replacement (cont'dl
NOTE: Use the special tool to separate the ball joints
from the suspension or steering arm,
CAUTION: 86 careful not lo damage the ballioint boot.
12. Clean any din or grease off the ball joint.
13. Remove the cotter pin from the steering arm, and
remove the nut.
14. Apply grease to the special tool on the areas shown,
This will ease installation of the tool and prevsnt
damage to the pressure bolt threads.
PRESSURE AOLT
Install a 10 mm hex nut onto the ball joint. Be sure
that the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end toprevent damage to the threaded end of the balljoint.
Install the special tool as shown. Insert the jaws
carefully, making sure you do not damage the balljoint boot. Adiust the iaw spacing by turning th6pressure bolt.
NOTE: lf necessary, apply penetrating type lubri-
cant to loosen the ball joint.
COTTER.PINReplace.On reassembly,bend the cofter pin
15.
16.
CASTI.T NUT10 x 1,25 mm39 - 47 N.m14.0 - 4.8 kgf.m,29 - 3s tbl.fttCASTLE NUT10 r 1.2s mn--]*-
corrcn nn .\
18-12
Replace-
17. Once the special tool is in place, turn ths adjusting
bolt as necessary to make the jaws parallel. Then
hand-tighten the pressure bolt, and recheck thejaws to make sure they are still parallel.
AI\IUSTING BOLT
NOTE: After making the adiustment to the adiust-
ing bolt, be sure the head of the adjusting bolt is in
this position to the allow the jaw to pivot.
With a wrsnch, tighten the pressure bolt until the
ball joint shaft pops loose from the steering arm.
E@ we.r cye plotection. Thc brtt iointcln brcrk loose suddenly and sclt'tol dirt or other
d.brb inio youl .ye..
Rsmov€ the tool, then remove th€ nut from the end
of the ball ioint and pull the ball joint out of the
stoering/suspension arm. Insp€ct the ball joint boot
and replace it if damaged.
18.
10

Master Cylinder/Brake Booster
IRemovaUlnstallation
CAUTION:
. Be care{ul nol to bend or damage the brake lines when
rsmoving the mastsr cYlinder.
. Do not soill brakefluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wssh
it off immediatelY with water'
. To prevent spill3, cover the hose ioints with rags or
shop towels.
9. Remove the four booster mountlng nuts
10. Pull the brake booster forward until the clevis is
clear of the bulkhead.
11. Remove the brake booster from the engine com-
panmenr.'12. Install the brake booster and master cylinder in the
reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
. When connecting the brake lines. make sure
that there is no inte erence between the brake
lines and oth6r Parts.
r Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines
when installing the master cylinder.
NOTE: lf replacing the master cylinder or brake
booster, check and adiust the pushrod clearance
be{ore installing the master cylinder (see page 19-221'
Fill the master cylinder reservoir, and bleed the
brake svstem (see Page 19-7).
After installation. check the brake pedal height and
brake pedal tree play (see page l9-5) and adjust if
necessary.
BRAKE BOOSTER(With ABS: 7" + 8" tandem brake booster)
BRAKE FLUIO LEVELSWITCH CONNECTORS
MASTER CYLINDER
VACUUM HOSE
1.
2.
3,
5.
Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connectors'
Remove the reservoir cap from the master cylinder'
The brake fluid may be sucked out through the top
of the master cylinder reservoir with a syrlnge.
Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder'
Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts and
washers.
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6. Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster'
7. Disconnect the vacuum hose trom the brake booster'
8. Remove the cotter pin and clevis pin from the clevis'
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the clevb by remov-
ing it from the operating rod of the brako booster' lf
the clevis is loosened, adiust the pushrod length
before installing th€ brake booster (see page 19-221'
COTTER PINReplace.
To Rear Wheel Cylinders
14.
-6.4CLEVIS PIN
To Front Caliper(Without ABS)$
t'N't'ttrnt'-''
To Front CaliperlWithout ABSi
PBOPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE
15 N.m {1.5 kgl m,11 tbtft)
15 N.m {1.5 kgif.m, 11 lbtft}(With ABS: To modulator unit)lr
19-21

Quarter Glass
Installation (cont'd)
4. Glue the upper and lower rubber dams to the insideIace of the quaner glass, as shown, to contain theadhesive during installation.
NOTE: Be careful not to touch the quarter glasswhere adhesive will be applied.>: Alignment marklocationsGLASSUPPERRUBBER DAM
LOWERRUBEER DAM
Install the quarter glass trim on the quarter glass,then glue the upper and lower clips as shown.
NOTE: Be careful not to touch the quarter glasswhere adhesive will be applied.
OUARTERGLASS TRIMOUARTERGLASS
GLASS TRIM
NOTE: Contact the cljps against thequarter glass trim at the areasIndicated by the arrows.
UPPER
20-42
6. lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled (and theclip on the rear edge is broken off), apply a lightcoat of primer (3I/ C-100, or equivalent), then applybutyl tape to the quarter glass, as shown. and sealthe body hole with piece of urethane tape.
NOTE:
. Be careful not to touch the quaner glass whereadhesive will be applied,. Do not peel the separator offthe butyltape.
//////// '. 8u'Jt tape tocarions t3M 8628, or equivetenrl' Thickness:3.2 mm lo.t3 in.lWidth: 6.4 mm {0.25 in.)
BUTYL 13 mmTAPE (0.5 in.l
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,7r--/r4--;*--T-
.. GLASS
UPPERRUEBERDAM

Ouarter Glass
Installation (cont'd)
11. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery. put the canridge in acaulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive aroundthe edge of the quarter glass as shown.
NOTE:
. lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled, peelthe separator off the butyl tape after applying theadhesive.
. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after apply_ing the glass primer.
i:.8i".,1/:ADHES,'E
8 rnm(0.31 in.l
OUARIERGLASS TRIM
OUARTERGLASS TFIM
BUTYI.TAPE
OUARTER GLASS
[-4m,^,GLASS \
32 mm{1.3 in.)
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'"r"\
/ drt".GLASS TAPE
20-44
12. Use suction cups to hold the quarter glass over theopening, align the clips, and set it down on the adhe-sive. Lightly push on the quaner glass until its edgesare fully seated on the adhesive all the way around.
NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until theadhesive is drv.
Scrape or wipe the excess adhesive off with a puttyknife or towel.
NOTE: To remove adhesive from a painted surfaceor the quarter glass, wipe with a soft shop toweldampened with alcohol.
Let the adhesive dry for at least one hour, thenspray water over the quarter glass and check forleaks. Mark the leaking areas, let the quarter glass
dry, then seal with sealant.
NOTE: Let the car stand for at least four hours afterquarter glass installation. lf the car has to be usedwithin the first four hours, it must be driven slowly.
Reinstall all remaining removed parts.
NOTE: Advise the customer not to do the followingthings for two to three days:
. Slam the doors with all the windows rolled up.. Twist the body excessively (such as when goingan and out of driveways at an angle or drivingover rough, uneven roads).
15.
14.
CLIP

Ouarter Glass
Installation (cont'dl
8. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer tothe original adhesive remaining around the quarter
glass opening flange. Let the body primer dry for atleast l0 minutes.
NOTE:
. Do not apply glass primer to the body, and becareful not to mix up glass and body primer
sponges.
. Never louch the primed surfaces with your hands.. Mask off the rear side trim panel before painting
the flange.
///ffi : Appty aoay primer here.
16 mm10.63 in.l
Thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener togeth-er on a glass or metal plate with a putty knife.
NOTE:
. Clean the plate with a sponge and alcohol beforemixing.
. Follow the instructions that came with the adhe-sive.
Before filling a cartridge, cut the end of the nozzle
as shown.
Cul nozzle end
10 mrn (0.39 in.)
9.
10.
20-4A
7 mm 10.27 in.)
l'1. Pack adhesive into the canridge without air pockets
to ensure continuous delivery. Put the cartrige in a
caulking gun, and run a bead of adhesive around
the edge of the quarter glass as shown.
NOTE:
. lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled, peel
the separator off the butyl tape after applying theadhesive.
. Peel the separator off the adhesive tape afterapplying the adhesive.
. Apply the adhesive within 30 minutes after applying the glass primer.
12mm 11
lo.tt tn.l I l:ADHESIVE
8mm{0.31 in.)
CLIP
MOLDING

4. Remove the rear roof trim and clips, and remove
the roof trim and socket plug (moonroof model).
>: Clip locationsA> 2DllD,7 B > With moonroof, 'l
3D.5 Without moonroof,3
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2D l3D l4Dl
REAR ROOFTRIM
3D:
t
REAR ROOF
TRIM
2D:
5.
7.
OUARTERIRIM PANEL
4D: Lower the rear pillar trim on both sides
3D: Remove the upper anchor bolts from the front
and rear seat belts (see pages 20-86, 89), then lower
the quarter trim panel on left side.
2D: Remove the upper anchor bolt from the front
seat belt (see page 20-86), then lower the quaner
trim panel on left side.
Lower the headliner.
Carefully remove the headliner through the passen-
ger's door opening (2Dl4D) or hatch opening (3D).
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. When inserting the headliner through the open-
ing, be careful not to fold or bend it. Also, be care-
ful not to scratch the bodY.
. Check that both sides of the headliner are
securely attached to the trim.
. When installing the roof trim, install the joint
toward the right side (moonroot model)
6.
8.
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