manual transmission HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Workshop Manual

General Information
Chassis and Paint Codes - 2OO2 Model
Vehicle ldentffi cation Number
SHHEP3 35'2 U 300001
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a. Manufacturer, Make and Type of Vehicle
SHH; HONDAOFTHE U.K. MFG., LTD. U.K.
HONDA Passenger vehicle
b. Line, Body and Engine Type
EP3: CIVIC/K20A3
c. Body Type and Transmission Type
3: 2-door HatchbacUs-speed Manual
d. Vehicle Grade lSeries)
5: Si {U.S.}
5; SiR (Canada)
6: Si with side airbag system (U,S.)
6: SiR with side airbag system (Canada)
e. Check Digit
l. ModelYear
2i 2002
g. Factory Code
U: Honda of U.K. Manufacturing in Swindon,
E ng land
h. Serial Number
U.S,: 300001 -
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V€hicle ldentif ication Numbo.and Federal Motor VehicleSaf ety Standard Certif ication/Color Label.
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1700001K2OA3
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a. Engine Type
K20A3: 2.0 0 DOHC VTEC Sequential Multiport
Fuel-injected engine
b. Serial Number
Engine Number
Transmission Number
Paint Code
CodeColoru.s.Canada
B-92PNiqhthawk Black Pearl
NH-578Taffeta White
NH-623MSatin Silver lvletallic
R-81Milano Red
Y-62PEuro Yeliow Pearl
NBH3
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Transmission Type
NRH3; s-sDeed Manual
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Chassis and Paint Codes - 2003 Model
Vehicle ldentif ication Number
SHHEP3 35*3 U 400001
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Manufacturer, Make and Type of Vehicle
SHH: HONDAOFTHE U.K. MFG., LTD. U.K.
HONDA Passenger vehicle
Line. Body and Engine Type
EP3: CIVIC/K20A3
Body Type and Transmission Type
3: 2-door HatchbacldS-speed Manual
Vehicle Grade (Series)
5: Si (U.S.)
5: SiR (Canada)
6: Si with side airbag system (U.S.)
6: SiR with side airbag system (Canada)
Check Digir
Model Year
3: 2003
Factory Code
U: Honda of U.K. Manufacturing in Swindon,
England
Serial Number
U.S.: 400001
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:700001
Vehicle ldentification Numberand Federal Motor VehicleSaletv Standard Certif ication/Color Label.
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2700001K2OA3
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a. Engine Type
K20A3: 2.0 0 DOHC VTEC Sequential Multiport
Fuel-injected engine
b. Serial Number
Engine Number
Transmission Number
NRH3
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Transmission Type
NRH3: 5-speed Manual
Serial Number
- 2000001
Paint Code
CodeColorU,S.Canada
B-92PNiohthawk Black Pearl
B-520PVivid Blue Pearl
NH-578Taffeta White
NH-623MSatin Silver N4etallic
R-81Milano Red
Y-62PEuro Yellow Pearl
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anuat I ransmcont'
ItemMeasutemenlOualificationStandard or NewServicc LimitNlainshaft 4th
and 5th gears
distance collar
LD.32.00-32.01 mm (1.2598 1.2602 in.)32.02 mm (1.261 in.)o.D.38.989 39.000 mm (1.5350 1.5354 in.)38.94 mm (1.533 in.)Length51.95 52.05 mm (2.045 2.049 in.)
B24.03 24.08 mm (0.946-0.947 in.)
MBS distanceLD.28.00 28.01mm (1.102 1.103 in.)28.02 mm (1.103 in.)Len9th23.95 24.05 mm (0.943 0.947 in.)Reverse idler
gear
t.D.20.016 20.043 mm (0.7880 0.7891 in.)20.90 mm (0.832 in.)Gear lo reverse gear shafi clearance0.036 0.08a mm (0.0014 0.0033 in.)0.16 mm {0.006 in.)Synchro ringBing to'gear clearanceRing pushed
against gear
0.70 1.49 mm (0.028 0 059 in )0.4 mm (0.016 4n.)
Triple coneOuter synchro ring-to synchro cone
clearance
Ring pushed
against qear
0.70 - '1.19 mm {0.028 0.047 in.)0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
Synchro cone-to-gear clearanceRing pushed
against gear
0.50 1.04 mm (0.020 0.041 in.)0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
Outer synchro ring-to-gear cone
clearance
Ring pushed
against gear
0.95 1.68 mm (0.037 0.066 in.)0.6 mm (0.024 in.)
Shift forkFinger thickness7.4 7.6 mm 10.29 0.30 in.)Fork to-synchro sleeve clearance0.35 0.65 mm (0.014 0.026 in.i1.0 mm (0.039 in.)Reverse shift
fork
Finger thinkness13.4 13.7 mm (0.527 0.539 in.)Fork-to-reverse idler gear clearance0.20 0.59 mm (0.007 0.024 in.)1.3 mm (0.051 in.)Shift armt.D.13.973 '14.000 mm (0.5501 0.5512 in.)Shift fork diameter at conlact area16.9 '17.0 mm (0.665 0.669 in.)Shift arm'to-shift lever clearance0.2 0.5 mm (0.008 0.020 in.)0.62 mm (0.024 in.)Select leverFinger width14.85 '14.95 mm (0.585 0.589 in.)Shift leverShaft -to-select lever clearance0.05 0.25 mm (0.002 0.010 in.)0.50 mm (0.020 in.)Groove {to select lever)15.00 15.10 mm {0.591 0.594 in.)
Shaft to shift arm clearance0.013 0.07 mm (0.0005 0.003 in.)0.1 mm {0.004 in.)Mfi
differential
carrier
Pinion shaft contact area l.D.18.010 18.028 mm (0.7091 0.7098 in.)Carrier-to-pinion shaft clearance0.027 0.057 mm (0.0011 0.0022 in.)0.1 mm (0.004 in.lDriveshaft contact area LD.28.025 28.045 mm (1.1033 1.1041 in.)Mfi
differential
pinion qear
Backlash0.05 0.15 mm {0.002 0.006 in.)
t.D.18.042 18.066 mm (0.7103 0.7113in.)Pinion gearto pinion shaft clearance0.059 0.095 mm (0.0023 0.0037 in.)0.15 mm (0.006 in.)80 mm shim80 mm shim to-bearing outer race
clearance in transmission housing
0 0.10 mm (0 0.0039 in.)Adjust
Standards and Service Limits
Manual Transmission and Differential?
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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
-30 -20 -10 0 t0 20
*1:
"2:
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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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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13-4
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13-14
13- 19
13- 19
13-20
13-21
13-22
13-23't3-25
13-26
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13-31
13-32
13-33
13-34
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Manual Transmission
SpecialTools
Inspection Tool Set,
Must be used with commercially available 3/8" '16 Slide Hammer.
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vs802c000015
vs802c000018
07GAJ-PG20']10
07GAJ-PG20130
07JAD-P190100
07NAD-P20A100
07736-A01000B
07746-0010300
07746-0030100
07746-0030300
07749-0010000
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Engine Hanger Adapter, 2.0 to 2.4 Liter
Engine Hanger
Mainshaft Holder
Mainshaft Base
Oil Seal Driver
Oil Seal Driver Aftachment
Adjustable Bearing Puller, 20-40 mm
Attachment, 42 x 47 mm
Driver, 40 mm LD.
Driver, 30 mm LD.
Driver
on Tool Set. 07GAJ-PG20102.of Mainshaft
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Transmission Fluid Inspection and
Replacement
'1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the
engine OFF.
2. Remove the oilfiller plug (A) and washer (B), check
the condition of the fluid, and make sure the fluid is
at the proper level (C).
lf the transmission fluid is diny, remove the drain
plug (D) and drain the fluid.
A44 N.m{4.5 kgt.m,33 rbr.ftl
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and
refill the transmission fluid to the proper level.
Oil Capacity
1.5 0 (1.6 US (F) at tluid change
1.7 0 {1.8 US qt) at overhaul
Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting
and noise because it does not contain the proper
additives.
Reinstall the oil filler plug with a new washer.5.
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Back-Up Light Switch Test
1. Disconnectthe back-up light switch (A) connector.
Check for continuity between the back up light
swilch 2P connector No. 1 and No.2 terminals.
There should be continuity when the shift lever is in
reverse.
lf necessary, replace the back-up light switch.
Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0001), and install it
on the transmission housing.
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Manual Transmission
Transmission Removal
SpecialTools Required. Engine hanger adapter.2.0 to 2.4 liter VSB02C000015. Engine hanger VSB02C000018. Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR'T 12566'. Subframe adaDter EOS02C000011 '
* Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment
Program 888-424-6857
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
4.
1.
7.
Write down the frequencies for the radio's preset
buttons. Disconnect the negative ( ) cable first,
then the positive ( )cable from the battery.
Remove the battery.
Remove the intake manifold cover {see page g-3).
Remove the air cleaner housing (see page 1 1-162).
Remove the intake air duct {see step 8 on page 5-3).
Remove the battery tray (A).
Disconnect the transmission ground cable (B).
Disconnect the back-up light switch connector (A)
and vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connector (B).
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8. Remove the cable bracket (A). then disconnect the
cables (B) from the top of the transmission housing.
Carefully remove both cables and the bracket
together so as not to bend the cables.
9. Remove the harness clip.
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Manual Transmission
Transmission Removal (cont'd)
15. Remove the transmission mount bracket (A) and
transmission mounting bolt (B).
Remove the air cleaner bracket {C).
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely
supponed.
Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain bolt
with a new washer (see page 13-3).
Remove the splash shield.
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to.
17.
18.
19.
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20.
21.
22.
23.
Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC)
assembly (see step 30 on page 5-5)
Remove the driveshafts (see page 16-3).
Remove the intermediate shaft {see page 16-19).
Remove the front engine mount bracket mounting
bolt.
Remove the three bolts securing the transmission
rear mounI.
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12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m{6.5 ksf.m,47 tbf.ft)
30.
Transmission Removal (cont'd)
Pull the transmission away from the engine until
the transmission mainshaft clears the clutchpressure plate, then lower the transmission on the
transmission jack.
Remove the transmission rear mount (A) and the
transmission rear mount bracket {B).
Remove the boot (A), the release fork {B). and the
release bearing (C) from the transmission (D).
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Transmission Installation
Special Tools Required. Engine hanger adapter, 2.0 to 2.4 liter VS802C000015. E ngine hanger VS802C000018. Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T-12566". subframe adaDter EoS02c000011* Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment
Program 888-424-6857
1. Check the two dowel pins are installed in the clutch
housr ng.
Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-
9002) to the release fork (A) and the release bearing(B). Installthe release fork and the release bearing.
0.4 1.0 g {0.01 0.04 ozl
3. Installthe transmission rear mount bracket (A)and
the transmission rear mount (B).
x 1.25 mmN m {6.5 kgf.m,
Place the transmission on the transmission iack.
and raise it to the engine level.
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1.0 '1.6 g{0.04 0.06 oz)