Warranty Extension CVT Start Clutch Judder
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1. Cotter Part Number H C eta A 90429 P4V 000 4905576 2 9 B 90430 P4V 000 4905584 3 0 C 90431 P4V 000 4905592 3 1 D 90432 P4V 000 4905600 3 2 38 Install the cotter retainer and a new snap ring 39 Remove the CVT case magnets clean them then reinstall them 40 Civic Hybrid only Reinstall the final drive shaft the secondary driven gear and the thrust shim 07 049 41 Reinstall the park pawl shaft the park pawl and the park pawl spring NOTE The Civic GX Civic HX and Civic Hybrid CVT is shown The Insight CVT is similar Note that this bolt is ATF PASSAGE longer than the others FLYWHEEL LINE HOLDER ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY K J ATF PASSAGE ADAN LINE ASSEMBLY RN TENNA Ke 42 All models except Insight Reinstall the ATF passage line assembly with two new O rings 43 Reinstall the differential assembly 70f8 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 All models except Insight Torque the housing bolts to 29 N m 22 lb ft e Insight only Torque the housing bolts to 27 N m 20 Ib 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 O ring 46 Make sure the input shaft seal is not damaged then install a new input shaft2. or lessee of a 2001 05 Civic GX Civic HX or Insight or a 2003 05 Civic Hybrid with a CVT If this is not the case or the name address information is not correct please fill out and return the enclosed postage paid Information Change Card We will then update our records If you paid to have the CVT repaired for judder or slippage sometime in the past you may be eligible for reimbursement Refer to the attached nstructions for Reimbursement for eligibility requirements and the reimbursement procedure If you have questions If you have questions about this notice or need help contacting a Honda dealer please call Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800 999 1009 Sincerely American Honda Motor Co Inc Honda Automobile Division 07 049
3. HONDA Service Bulletin Applies To 2001 05 Civic GX With CVT ALL 2001 05 Civic HX With CVT ALL 2003 05 Civic Hybrid With CVT ALL 2001 05 Insight With CVT ALL 07 049 fo O February 5 2008 Warranty Extension CVT Start Clutch Judder Supersedes 07 049 dated August 24 2007 to update the information marked by the black bar BACKGROUND NOTE Because of a class action settlement the warranty extension coverage for CVT start clutch judder on 2002 05 Civic GXs and HXs with CVT 2003 05 Civic Hybrids with CVT and 2002 05 Insights with CVT purchased or leased between April 13 2002 and November 7 2006 is 7 years or 105 000 miles whichever occurs first For more information refer to Service Bulletin 06 085 Warranty Extension Vehicle Warranty Mileage On affected vehicles a momentary judder may be felt after accelerating from a stop but only up to about 15 mph The most likely cause of the judder is a worn start clutch in the CVT continuously variable transmission To increase customer confidence American Honda is extending the warranty for this potential problem to 7 years or 100 000 miles whichever comes first This extended warranty covers only CVT start clutch judder below 15 mph and CVT drive belt slippage see Service Bulletin 07 050 Warranty Extension CVT Drive Belt Slippage Any other customer complaints with the CVT are covered by the normal 3 year 36 000 mile new vehicle limited warranty
4. T section of the appropriate service manual or e Online enter keyword CVT FLUID or ATF and select CVT Fluid Replacement CVT or ATF Replacement CVT from the list NOTE e Fuzzy metal particles on the drain plug magnet are normal Remove the particles before you reinstall the plug e To prevent contamination when you refill the CVT clean the area around the fill hole and use a clean funnel Raise the vehicle on a lift until the wheels are off the ground Start the engine shift to D and accelerate to 40 mph Release the accelerator pedal and lightly apply the brakes until the wheels stop Lower the vehicle 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 6 Set the parking brake and block the front wheels 7 Start the engine and shift to D Make sure the A C 10 is off With the brake pedal held firmly press the accelerator pedal to the floor and release it after 3 seconds Do not move the shift lever during this step Shift to N and release the brake pedal Increase the engine speed to 3 000 rpm and hold it for 15 seconds This allows the start clutch to cool Repeat steps 8 and 9 with the shift lever in D then repeat with the shift lever in R 07 049 11 Test drive the vehicle for 1 mile or more 16 To avoid input shaft oil seal damage remove the acceler
5. This warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or any that has been issued a salvage branded or similar title under any state s law To check for vehicle eligibility you must do a VIN status inquiry CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION All owners of affected vehicles were sent a notification of this warranty extension An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin Before beginning work on a vehicle verify its eligibility by doing a VIN status inquiry and by making sure the customer has a notification letter CORRECTIVE ACTION Do the diagnosis in this service bulletin Then only if needed burnish the start clutch or replace it 2008 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved ATB 37222 38683 0802 PARTS INFORMATION Civic GX Start Clutch Kit P N 06221 PLY 307 H C 8610768 Civic HX Start Clutch Kit P N 06221 PLY 305 H C 8610776 Civic Hybrid Start Clutch Kit P N 06221 PZC 305 H C 8610784 Insight Start Clutch Kit P N 06221 PHT 305 H C 8610792 REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS Start Clutch Remover T N 07TAE P4VA120 Start Clutch Installer T N O7TAE P4VA130 REQUIRED MATERIALS Honda Genuine CVT Fluid P N 08200 9006 H C 8031437 NOTE Depending on the repair 3 to 13 quarts per vehicle may be needed WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION OP Description FRT 218511 Diagnose the CVT for judder 0 5 A Add one start clutch burnishing pr
6. art clutch assembly with the special tool NOTE Make sure the jaws of the special tool engage the park gear not the start clutch assembly START CLUTCH ASSEMBLY START CLUTCH REMOVER T N 07TAE P4VA120 07 049 25 Remove the hub from the start clutch assembly Discard the start clutch assembly HUB Replace on Civic GX p Reuse on all other models START 7 CLUTCH t a lt ASSEMBLY Replace 26 All models except Civic GX Clean the hub lubricate it with CVT fluid then install a new seal ring on it 27 Civic GX only Discard the hub lubricate a new hub with CVT fluid then install a new seal ring on it 28 Insert the hub into the new start clutch making sure the hub fully engages all of the clutch discs NOTE If the hub is not engaged with all of the clutch discs the start clutch will bind NEW START CLUTCH ASSEMBLY z Wiggle the hub back and forth as it goes into the new start clutch assembly Push in the hub until it bottoms out 5of8 32 While holding the handle down push down the bottom part of the tool until it contacts the seating surface of the start clutch assembly 29 Use CVT fluid to lubricate the new O rings for the driven pulley shaft then install the O rings on the shaft NEW START CLUTCH Hold the ASSEMBLY handle down AND HUB Sa a NEW Ly w Push down the DRIVEN O RINGS bottom part of PULLEY Lubr
7. ating from a stop several times During the input shaft seal ring drive calibrate the start clutch by turning on the headlights and then decelerating from 40 to 20 mph without using the brakes e If the judder is gone return the vehicle to the customer e Ifthe judder is still there repeat steps 1 thru 11 If the judder remains after you repeat steps 1 thru 10 go to step 12 INPUT SHAFT SEAL RING NOTE If you can t do the start clutch calibration during the test drive do it in the shop using the HDS or the SCS method The start clutch on 2003 Civic Hybrids can be calibrated only with the driving method and the SCS method e Refer to the CVT section of the appropriate service manual or e Online enter keyword START and select CVT Start Clutch Pressure Control Calibration Procedures from the list 12 Soak a new start clutch assembly in Honda 17 Civic GX and HX only Remove the ATF passage Genuine CVT Fluid for at least 30 minutes prior to line holder from the flywheel housing installation ATF PASSAGE LINE HOLDER NEW START CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 13 Remove the CVT from the vehicle e Refer to Section 14 of the appropriate service manual or e Online enter keyword TRANS and select CVT Transmission Removal from the list 14 With clean shop towels cover all of the openings in the CVT and anything else that might get damaged by water and cleaning chemicals axle openings breather and electrical connec
8. er is to notify you of a warranty extension for two potential problems in your vehicle s continuously variable transmission CVT Warranty extension details On some vehicles a hesitation or judder may be felt when you begin moving from a stop You may also feel a hesitation or slipping during acceleration To ensure that you have adequate warranty coverage for these potential problems the CVT is now covered for judder or slippage for 7 years or 100 000 miles whichever comes first If your vehicle has one of the symptoms described above take it to any Honda dealer for an inspection If the dealer finds a judder or slippage problem in the CVT and your vehicle is within the extended warranty time mileage limits they will repair the CVT free of charge This extended warranty covers only CVT judder or slippage Any other CVT problems are covered by the normal 3 year 36 000 mile new vehicle limited warranty If CVT repair for judder or slippage is needed your dealer will order all needed parts and then schedule an appointment time that is convenient for you Please plan to leave your vehicle at the dealership for at least a full day to allow them flexibility in scheduling NOTE The last page of this notification contains updated CVT information for your vehicle owner s manual Please update the owner s manual with this information What to do if you feel this notice is in error Our records show that you are the current owner
9. essive grease replace the flywheel NOTE The flywheel is not covered by the CVT extended warranty 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 e Insight only Remove the EPS electronic power steering fuse from the under hood fuse relay box Start the engine and run it at 3 500 rpm until the battery level gauge shows at least three quarters charged e Insight only Reinstall the EPS fuse With the engine fully warmed up test drive the vehicle by accelerating from a stop several times e f you feel a judder below 15 mph go to step 6 e If you do not feel a judder below 15 mph ask the customer additional questions to figure out what is wrong then troubleshoot as needed Disconnect the EGR valve Do another test drive accelerating from a stop several times e f you feel a judder below 15 mph reconnect the EGR valve then go to REPAIR PROCEDURE e If you do not feel a judder below 15 mph reconnect the EGR valve then troubleshoot the EGR system NOTE EGR system troubleshooting is not covered by the CVT extended warranty 2 of 8 REPAIR PROCEDURE NOTE Some steps in this procedure are model specific If the vehicle you re working on isn t listed in a model specific step go to the next step 1 Replace the fluid in the CVT with Honda Genuine CVT fluid not ATF Z1 e Refer to the CV
10. icate TJ c he tool Nand 30 Place the new start clutch assembly and hub onto the driven pulley shaft NOTE Make sure to hold the gear engaged into 33 Hold the upper hex section of the special tool with a the clutch assembly when you install the clutch 19 mm wrench then use an adjustable wrench to assembly and hub onto the driven pulley shaft tighten the tool s lower nut until the start clutch Seat the start clutch assembly by aligning the tip of assembly seats the special tool with the shaft hole and then pushing down the handle 19 mm WRENCH Push down the handle to engage the tool with the pulley shaft 31 START CLUTCH INSTALLER T N 07TAE P4VA130 a Insert the tip into the T shaft hole A START CLUTCH DRIVEN ASSEMBLY PULLEY SHAFT 34 Remove the special tool 35 Reach under the start clutch to confirm that the clutch end plate can move up and down slightly less than 1 mm 6of8 07 049 36 Assemble the cotters into the channel in the driven pulley shaft then measure the clearance between the cotters and the start clutch guide Measure the clearance at three locations e If the average clearance is 0 to 0 13 mm go to step 38 e If the average clearance is more than 0 13 mm go to step 37 FEELER GAUGE START CLUTCH 37 Remove the cotters and measure their thicknesses Then adjust the clearance by selecting additional cotters from the table below
11. ocedure 0 3 B Add two start clutch burnishing procedures 0 5 C Add start clutch burnishing procedures and 5 5 start clutch replacement Failed Part P N 22020 PZC 315 H C 7101546 Defect Code 5JD00 Symptom Code Q5200 Skill Level Repair Technician Out of warranty Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office You must request consideration and get a decision before starting work 1 of 8 Skill Levee CUSTOMER INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools equipment R and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle These procedures should not be attempted by do it yourselfers and you should not assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle or that your vehicle has the condition described To determine whether this information applies contact an REPAIR authorized Honda automobile dealer DIAGNOSIS NOTE You must complete the diagnosis before attempting any CVT repairs 1 2 Check the CVT fluid level add fluid if needed Check the engine and transmission mounts for damage Replace any damaged mounts NOTE Engine and transmission mounts are not covered by the CVT extended warranty Remove the flywheel inspection cover and inspect the flywheel for excessive grease on its surface If you find exc
12. seal ring Apply super high temp urea grease to the input shaft splines 47 Reinstall the CVT e Refer to the CVT section of the appropriate service manual or e Online enter keyword TRANS and select Transmission Installation from the list 48 Fill the CVT with the correct amount of Honda Genuine CVT Fluid e Civic GX and HX 6 quarts e Civic Hybrid 5 3 quarts e 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 e Insight only Remove the EPS electronic power steering fuse from the under hood fuse relay box e Start the engine and run it at 3 500 rpm until the battery level gauge shows at least three quarters charged e 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 8 of 8 Example of Customer Letter Summer 2007 Warranty Extension Transmission Judder or Slippage Dear Civic GX Civic HX Civic Hybrid or Insight Owner This lett
13. tors Clean all dirt and grease off the CVT before you disassemble it 15 Place the CVT on a workbench with the flywheel housing upward NOTE e Make sure to keep the CVT and your work surface clean e Use lint free towels and a clean dedicated solvent tank to clean CVT parts e If you don t keep everything clean your repair may not be successful 07 049 3 of 8 18 Remove the flywheel housing the dowel pins and the flywheel housing gasket NOTE The Civic GX Civic HX and Civic Hybrid CVT is shown The Insight CVT is similar Note that this bolt is longer than the others FLYWHEEL HOUSING DOWEL PINS CONNECTOR Retain BRACKET FLYWHEEL HOUSING GASKET 4of8 19 Remove the differential assembly from the transmission case NOTE The Civic GX Civic HX and Civic Hybrid CVT is shown The Insight CVT is similar PARK PAWL SHAFT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY ATF PASSAGE LINE ASSEMBLY 20 Remove the park pawl shaft the park pawl and the park pawl spring 21 All models except Insight Remove the ATF passage line assembly and discard the two O rings 22 Civic Hybrid only Remove the final drive shaft the secondary driven gear and the thrust shim THRUST SHIM gt 07 049 23 Remove the snap ring the cotter retainer and the cotters from the start clutch assembly COTTER RETAINER SNAP RING COTTERS START CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 24 Remove the st
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