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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1998 Honda Civic CX 1.6 L4 GAS

Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.

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When replacing compressor drain old and new units. Add oil to new compressor equal to 5.0 oz. minus amount drained from old unit, but do not add more than 1.7 oz. of oil.

When replacing other system components add the following amount of new oil...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1998 Honda Civic DX 1.6 L4 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Component Locations -> 1985-00 Civic, 1993-97 del Sol & 1985-91 CRX w/Fuel Injected Engine
Vehicle: 1998 Honda Civic EX 1.6 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1998 Honda Civic EX 1.6 L4 GAS

Front

  • Loosen wheel nuts slightly.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Drain transmission fluid and reinstall drain plug using a new washer.
  • Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
  • Remove lockpin from lower arm ball joint castle nut and remove nut.
  • Pull knuckle outward and remove driveshaft outboard joint from front wheel...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Honda Civic CX 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect positive battery cable.
  • Disconnect all electrical leads at star...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Honda -> Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1998 Honda Civic LX 1.6 L4 GAS

The Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning lamp should be illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position and should turn Off as soon as the engine is started. If the indicator comes On while driving the vehicle, pull the vehicle off to the side of the road. Restart the system by restarting the engine. If the indicator does not go Off after driving a short distance, or comes On again, a fault in the electric ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 Honda Civic LX 1.6 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from thermostat side of water passage.
  • Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reve...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Alternator and Air Conditioning -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 1998 Honda Civic EX 1.6 L4 GAS

Alternator and Air Conditioning

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen upper mounting bolt and lower alternator mounting nut.
  • Loosen lower mounting bolt and lower alternator mounting nut.
  • Remove A/C compressor drive and alternator drive belt.
  • Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque upper alternator adjusting lockbolt to 17 ft. lbs.
    • Torqu...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1998 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Main Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1998 Honda Civic LX 1.6 L4 GASMain Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1998 Honda Civic LX 1.6 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Brake Fluid Level Switch
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • ABS Pump Motor
  • Test Tachometer Connector
  • EVAP Control Canister Vent Shut Valve
  • Wiper & Washer Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Honda Civic DX 1.6 L4 GASWiper & Washer Component Locations Diagram for 1998 Honda Civic DX 1.6 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Wiper/Washer Switch
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • Rear Window Washer Motor
  • Rear Window Wiper Motor
  • Washer Fluid Reservoir
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1998 Honda Civic LX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Honda Civic LX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlight Switch
  • Keyless Door Lock Control Unit
  • LH Front Parking/Turn Signal Light
  • RH Front Parking/Turn Signal Light
  • 1998 Honda Civic HX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Honda Civic HX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defogger Relay
  • Rear Window Defogger Switch
  • Rear Window Defogger
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: ATEQ VT55 TPMS Update Information
    Vehicle: 1998 Honda Civic CX 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: ED-18 Battery Analyzer Update Information
    Vehicle: 1998 Honda Civic CX 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1998 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1998 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1998 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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