Honda Civic Service Manual: Crankshaft Pilot Bushing Inspection (K24Z7)

1.

Install the ring gear holder.

2.

Install the clutch alignment shaft and the remover handle.

3.

To prevent warping, loosen the pressure plate mounting bolts (A) in a crisscross pattern in several steps.

4.

Remove the pressure plate (B).

1.

Remove the clutch disc (A), the clutch alignment shaft, and the remover handle.

1.

Inspect the crankshaft pilot bushing for wear and damage.

2.

Inspect the inside surface of the crankshaft pilot bushing with your finger. If the crankshaft pilot bushing is not smooth, replace it.

1.

Temporarily install the clutch disc onto the splines of the transmission mainshaft. Make sure the clutch disc slides freely on the mainshaft.

2.

Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the splines (A) of the clutch disc (B).

NOTE: Wipe off any excess grease.

3.

Install the clutch disc using the clutch alignment shaft and the remover handle.

1.

Install the pressure plate (A) and the mounting bolts (B) finger-tight.

2.

Torque the pressure plate mounting bolts (A) in a crisscross pattern.

NOTE:

3.

Remove the ring gear holder.

4.

Remove the clutch alignment shaft and the remover handle.

5.

Make sure the diaphragm spring fingers are all the same height.