tools HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Repair Manual

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,
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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.

Special Tools
Ref. No. I Tool NumberDescriptionOty I Remark
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07LAD - PW50601
07MAC - S100200
07746 - 0010300
07746 - 0010400
07746 - 0030400
07749 - 0010000
07965 - SD90100
07xAc - 0010100
Support Base Attachment
Inner Race Driver
Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm
Driver Attachment, 42 x 47 mm
Driver Attachment, 52 x 55 mm
Driver Attachment, 35 mm l.D.
Handle Driver
Support Base
Threaded Adapter, 22 x 1.5 mm
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Disassembly
Press the intermediate shaft out of the shaft bearing
using the special tools and a press as shown.
Remove the internal circliP
Press
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SUPPORT BASEATTACHMENT07JAF - SH20400INTERNAL CIBCLIP
BEARING SUPPORT RING
Check for damage or distortion
6. Press the intermediate shaft bearing out ot the bear-
ing support using the special tools and a press as
shown.
HANOLE DRIVER
0?749 - 00'10000
Press
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DRIVER ATTACHMENT,12x47 mm07746 - 0010300FLOATING RUBBEB
DAMPERCheck for deterioration
and oamage.SUPPORT BASE
ATTACHMENT07JAF _ SH20it00
BEARING SUPPORT
Check for damage
I sErR'NG
A4 Reolace
VUOUTER SEALReplace.(cont'd)
ReassemblY
NOTE:
. clean the disassembted parts with solvent, and dry them thoroughly with compressed air' Do not wash the rubber
parts with solvent.
. Becareful not to da mage the metal ringson the intermediate shaftduring reassembly'
BEARING SUPPORT RINGDOWEL BOLTS10 x 1.25 mm39 N.m 14.0 kgf.m,29 lbIftl
EXTERNAL CIRCLIP
Pack the interiorof the outer seal.2.0-35s10.07-012oz)
INTERNAL CIRCLIP
INTERMEDTATE SHAFT BEARING
Replace,
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT RING
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lntermediate Shaft
Reassembly (cont'd)
1. Press the intermediate shaft bearing into the bear-ing support using the special tools and a press asshown.
Prass
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DRIVER ATTACHMENT,52x55mm07746 - 001 0(X)
Seat the internal circlip in the groove of the bearingsuppon.
Press the intermediate shaft into the shaft bearingusing the special tools and a press.
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INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
DRIVER ATTACHMENT,35 mm LD.
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Seat the external circlip in the groove of the inter-mediate shaft.
Install the outer seal into the bearing support usingthe special tools as shown.
NOTE: Install the seal ftush with the bearing sup-port.
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Pack the Interiorof the ouler seal.2.0- 3.5 g {0.07 -0.12 ozl
OUTEN SEAL
Install the new set ringgroove.
ORIVER ATTACHMENT,52x55mm077i16 - 0010/O0
in the intermediate shaft

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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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Steering Gearbox
Reassembly (cont'dl
LApply a thin coat of grease to the inside surface of
the rack end bushing.
Grease quantity: 1 - 3 S 10.04-0.1 ozl
CAUTION: Do not till the slots with greas€; th€y
must remain open to serve as air passages,
Install the rack end bushing by aligning the round
projection on the bushing with the hole in the cylin-
der housing
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Grease the steering rack teeth.
Install the steering rack into the cylinder housing
carefully to avoid damaging the rack end bushing.
CYLINDER HOUSING
17-10
11. Adjust the rack guide screw (see page 17-5).
Drive in the steering pinion in the gear housing with
the soecial tools.
ORIVER.22 mm l.D.o7716-qr20100SNAP RING, 35 mm
PINION DUSTSEALReplace.
Vinyltape
STEERINGPINION
7.
Install the 35 mm snap ring securely in the gear
housing groove.
Apply vinyl tape to the pinion shaft, then coat the
vinyltape with grease.
Install the pinion dust seal on the gear housing until
it seats properly, then remove the tape.
Grease the sliding surface of the rack guide, and
install it on to the gear housing.
Install the spring, disc washer and rack guide screw
on the gear housing.
NOTE: Install the disc washer with its convex side
facing in.
LOCKNUT
SPRING RACK GUTDE
RACK GUIOE SCREW
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)Reassembly
NOTE:
. clean the disassembled parts wrth a solvent, and dry them with compressed air. Do not dip the rubber parts in a sol-
vent.
. Always replace the O-rings and rubber seals with new ones before assembly'
. Apply the recommended power steering fluid to the parts+ndicated in the assembly procedures'
o Do not a||ow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials to enter the power steering system.
a Use the appropriate special tools where necessary'
FLANGE BOLTS20 N.m (2.0 kgt'm, 14lbf ftl
CYLINDER LINE B
VALVE HOUSINGFLARE NUTS
28 N.m (2.7 ksf m,20 lbf ftl
VALVE OIL SEAL
Replace.
CYLINDER END SEAL
Replace.
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EUSHINGReplace 'P'\-- BEARING
SLEEVE SEAL RINGS ..-------...... SS
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CYLINDER END SEAL
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O.RINGReplace..98 - '00 models:
CYLINDER END69 N.m {?.0 kgt'm,51 lbl'ft)
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17-55
CYLINDER LINE A
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Apply power steering fluid to the surface of the spe-
cial tool. Set the new seal rings over the special tool
from the smaller diameter end of the tool, and
expand the seal rings. Do two rings at a time from
each end of the sleeve.
NOTE;
. Do not over-expand the seal ring. Installthe resin
seal rings with care so as not to damage them'
After installation, be sure to contract the seal
rings using the specialtool (sizing tool).
. There are two types of sleeve seal rings: black
and brown. Do not mix the different types of
sleeve seal rings as they are not compatible
Set the special tool in the grooves in the sleeve, and
set each ring in each groove securely.
NOTE: After installation, compress the seal rings
with your fingers temPorarilY
BALL JOINT BOOI CLIP GUIDE
07S7,1- SA50800
SLEEVE
15. Apply power steering fluid to the seal rings on the
sleeve, and to the entire inside surface of the spe-
cial tool.
16. lnsert the sleeve into the specialtool slowly'
17. Move the sleeve each direction several times to
make the seal rings snugly fit in the sleeve'
NOTE: Be surerings are not turned uP.
SITEVE SEAL RINGSIZING TOOL0797a - SA5020A or07974 - SA50200
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18. Apply power steering fluid to the surface o{ the pin-
ion shaft. Assemble the sleeve over the pinion shaft
by aligning the locating pin on the inside of the
sleeve with the cutout in the shaft. Then install the
new circlip securely in the pinion shaft groove'
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the valve seal ring
when inserting the sleeve.
Installthe circlip with its radiused side toward the
sleeve.
Apply power steering fluid to the seal ring lip of the
valve oil seal. then install the seal in the valve hous-
ing using a hydraulic press and special tools as
shown.
CAUTION: Install the valve oil seal with its grooved
side facing the tool.
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ATTACHMENT.32x35mm0774.6 - q)101(x)Pre3s
IDRIVER07749 - 0010000
VALVE OIL SEALReplace.Make sure thespring is in the
oil seal. (cont'd)

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Suspension
Special Tools ............. 18-2
Component Locations
lndex ,,.............. ...... f8-3
Wheel Alignment
Caster .............. ....... 18-4
Camber .................. l8-4
Front Toe Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-5
Rear Toe lnspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-5
Turning Angle Inspection ................ 18-6
Wheel/Hub Inspection
Bearing End P|ay .............................. l8-7
Wheel Runout ....... 18-7
Front Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement
('96 - 99 modelsl .......................... 18-8
Suspension Arms Replacement
('99 2D Si and Si-R models) ........ 18-9
Knuckle/Hub Replacement ............. 18-10
Lower Ball Joint Replacement ....... 18-16
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 18-17
Front Damper
Removal ................. 18-17
Disassembly/1nspection .................. 18-18
Reassembly ........... 18-19
lnstallation ............. 18-19
Rear Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement
('96 - 99 models) ....................,..... 18-21
Suspension Arms Replacement
('99 2D Si and Si-R models) ........ 1A-22
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement ...... 18-23
Upper Arm Eushing
Replacement .....18-25
Rear Damper
Removal ................. 18-26
Disassembly/|nspection ............. ..... 1A-27
Reassembly ........... 18-28
lnstallation ............. 18-29
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Special Tools
Ref. No. Tool NumborDescriptionOty Page Reteronc€
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07GAF - SE00401
07GAG - SD40700
07JAF - SH201 l0
07JAF - SH20120
07JAF - SH20200
07MAC - S100200
07746 - 0010500
07749 - 0010000
07947 - 6340201
07965 - SB00100
07965 - 5800200
07965 - SD90100
07974 - SA50700
Hub Assembly Guide Attachment
Hub DivAssembly Base
Ball Joint Boot Clip Guide
Hub Dis/Assembly Pilot, 38 mm
Hub Dis/Assembly Shaft,22.4 x25.4 mm
Ball Joint Remover Base
Ball Joint Remover,2S mm
Attachment, 62 x 68 mm
Driver
Driver Attachment
Eall Joint Remover/lnstaller
Ball Joint Installer Base
Support Base
Ball Joint Boot Clip Guide
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