Civic L4-1.7L CNG (2003)
42.
All models except Insight. Reinstall the ATF passage line assembly with two new 0-rings.
43.
Reinstall the differential assembly.
44.
Reinstall the flywheel housing dowel pins, then reinstall the flywheel housing with a new gasket. Torque the housing bolts to the correct spec
below.
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All models except Insight. Torque the housing bolts to 29 Nm (22 lb-ft).
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Insight only: Torque the housing bolts to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
NOTE:
Do not reuse the old gasket or apply any gasket sealer.
45.
Civic GX and HX only: Reinstall the ATF passage line holder to the flywheel housing with a new 0-ring.
46.
Make sure the input shaft seal is not damaged, then install a new input shaft seal ring. Apply super high-temp urea grease to the input shaft splines.
47.
Reinstall the CVT:
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Refer to the CVT section of the appropriate service manual, or
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Online, enter keyword TRANS, and select Transmission Installation from the list.
48.
Fill the CVT with the correct amount of Honda Genuine CVT Fluid:
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Civic GX and HX: 6 quarts
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Civic Hybrid: 5.3 quarts
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Insight: 5.8 quarts
49.
Civic Hybrid and Insight only: Make sure the IMA battery level gauge shows at least three-quarters charged. If you need to increase the IMA
charge, do this:
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Insight only: Remove the EPS (electronic power steering) fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
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Start the engine, and run it at 3,500 rpm until the battery level gauge shows at least three-quarters charged.
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Insight only: Reinstall the EPS fuse.
50.
With the engine fully warmed up, test-drive the vehicle to make sure the judder is gone. During the drive, calibrate the start clutch by turning on
the headlights, and decelerating from 40 to 20 mph without using the brakes.
51.
When you are finished with your test-drive, turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then check the CVT fluid level within 90 seconds; it should be
between the upper and lower HOT marks. Add fluid if needed.
