I ordered a clutch and it should be coming in today. I am going to try and do the job myself. I have a few questions, hopefully to make the job a little easier.

96' civic ex

Is it necesary to remove the radiator, if so how much antifreeze will I need to refill afterwards...

I have also read that you must remove the axles and drain the tranny. What type of fluid does the tranny take, and how much to refill it. I think I read somewhere that you don't have to completely remove the axles. If that is true, which end of the axle do I remove?

The clutch kit I ordered comes with a pilot bearing and a throwout bearing. Is there any other stuff I should replace while I am in there? (rear main seal. etc)

I found a step by step on speedracing.com, and I was wondering if there is any other good articles like this that you might know about to make things go a little smoother? Also, any other tips you might have will be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Craig

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by craigaria &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I ordered a clutch and it should be coming in today. I am going to try and do the job myself. I have a few questions, hopefully to make the job a little easier.

96' civic ex

Is it necesary to remove the radiator, if so how much antifreeze will I need to refill afterwards...

I have also read that you must remove the axles and drain the tranny. What type of fluid does the tranny take, and how much to refill it. I think I read somewhere that you don't have to completely remove the axles. If that is true, which end of the axle do I remove?

The clutch kit I ordered comes with a pilot bearing and a throwout bearing. Is there any other stuff I should replace while I am in there? (rear main seal. etc)

I found a step by step on speedracing.com, and I was wondering if there is any other good articles like this that you might know about to make things go a little smoother? Also, any other tips you might have will be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Craig

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1.radiator is not needed to be remove.
2.yes, remove both axle and drain your tranny first. it uses regular 5w-30 or 10w-30. need about 2 1/2 quarts.
3.yes replace the throwout bearing that comes with it.
4. look it up here. the should have a diy. search and you'll find it

 

this is for a b18c...but will give you an idea of what you need to do http://www.c-speedracing.com/h...h.php

 

heres the one you need ... https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=923640

 

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1.radiator is not needed to be remove.
2.yes, remove both axle and drain your tranny first. it uses regular 5w-30 or 10w-30. need about 2 1/2 quarts.
3.yes replace the throwout bearing that comes with it.
4. look it up here. the should have a diy. search and you'll find it</TD></TR></TABLE>

To add to this:
You can use regular motor oil in the transmission, but Honda recommends using their manual transmission fluid... which is regular motor oil with some additives. Having used both, they seem to shift a little better with HMT fluid, I guess. I use it because that's what's recommended. You'll need to buy 3 quarts, but you won't use it all.

Also, make sure to grease around the throwout bearing, fork, and pilot bearing. This helps to avoid the notorious Honda clutch squeak. Just use regular automotive grease.

Little trick:
Easiest way to fill fluid is not through the filler hole like the manual says. Instead, remove the Vehicle Speed Sensor (it sticks out the top of the tranny) and pour it in through there. It goes the same place, and you don't have to use a Crazy Straw. Just make sure not to overfill.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vindicator9000 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

To add to this:
You can use regular motor oil in the transmission, but Honda recommends using their manual transmission fluid... which is regular motor oil with some additives. Having used both, they seem to shift a little better with HMT fluid, I guess. I use it because that's what's recommended. You'll need to buy 3 quarts, but you won't use it all.

Also, make sure to grease around the throwout bearing, fork, and pilot bearing. This helps to avoid the notorious Honda clutch squeak. Just use regular automotive grease.

Little trick:
Easiest way to fill fluid is not through the filler hole like the manual says. Instead, remove the Vehicle Speed Sensor (it sticks out the top of the tranny) and pour it in through there. It goes the same place, and you don't have to use a Crazy Straw. Just make sure not to overfill.</TD></TR></TABLE>

correct!

 

thanks for the good info, I searched the site and for some reason I couldn't find that DIY post, guess I didn't type the magic keyword... That post made it look easy, can't wait till I'm done. Thanks again!!!

 

yes its a lil easy but not at all just if u have the rights tools

 

well, if it makes it any easier, I'm a doing it at my friends house and he has a lift and air tools. It is going to be a two day job though, because I have to go get the flywheel turned before I can put it back together.