Honda Civic Service Manual: Crankshaft Pilot Bushing Replacement (R18Z1 M/T)

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.

Remove the crankshaft pilot bushing (A) using the 15 mm bearing remover shaft set and the remover weight.

1.

Install the crankshaft pilot bushing (A) into the crankshaft using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 22 x 24 mm bearing driver attachment.

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.