Standards and Service Limits - 7

CVT and Differential
Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit 
ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) Capacity
Use genuine Honda ATF-Z1 
at fluid change 3.2 L (3.4 US qt, 2.8 lmp qt) 
at overhaul 5.4 L (5.7 US qt, 4.8 lmp qt) 
ATF pressure Forward clutch pressure at 1,700 rpm (min-1) in [D] position 1.44-1.71 MPa
(14.7-17.4 kgf/cm2, 209-247 psi) 
Reverse brake pressure at 1,700 rpm (min-1) in [R] position 1.44-1.71 MPa
(14.7-17.4 kgf/cm2, 209-247 psi) 
Drive pulley pressure at 1,700 rpm (min-1) in [N] position 0.31-0.58 MPa
(3.2-5.9 kgf/cm2, 46-84 psi) 
Driven pulley pressure at 1,700 rpm (min-1) in [N] position 0.43-0.91 MPa
(4.4-9.3 kgf/cm2, 63-130 psi) 
Lubrication pressure at 2,500 rpm (min-1) in [N] position 0.27-0.40 MPa
(2.8-4.1 kgf/cm2, 40-58 psi) 
Transmission Stall speed
Check with vehicle on level ground 
[D] and [R] positions 2,500 rpm (min-12,350-2,650 rpm (min-1
[S] and [L] positions 3,000 rpm (min-12,800-3,100 rpm (min-1
Forward clutch Clutch end plate-to-top disc clearance  ——— 0.55-0.85 mm (0.022-0.033 in.) 
Clutch return spring free length  33.2 mm (1.31 in.) 31.2 mm (1.23 in.) 
Clutch disc thickness  1.94 mm (0.076 in.) ——— 
Clutch plate thickness  2.00 mm (0.079 in.) When discolored 
Clutch end plate thickness Mark 14 3.4 mm (0.134 in.) When discolored 
Mark 15 3.5 mm (0.138 in.) When discolored 
Mark 16 3.6 mm (0.142 in.) When discolored 
Mark 17 3.7 mm (0.146 in.) When discolored 
Mark 18 3.8 mm (0.150 in.) When discolored 
Mark 19 3.9 mm (0.154 in.) When discolored 
Mark 20 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) When discolored 
Mark 21 4.1 mm (0.161 in.) When discolored 
Mark 22 4.2 mm (0.165 in.) When discolored 
Mark 23 4.3 mm (0.169 in.) When discolored 
Mark 24 4.4 mm (0.173 in.) When discolored 
Mark 25 4.5 mm (0.177 in.) When discolored 
Mark 26 4.6 mm (0.181 in.) When discolored 
Mark 27 4.7 mm (0.185 in.) When discolored 
Mark 28 4.8 mm (0.189 in.) When discolored 

CVT and Differential (cont'd)
Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit 
Reverse brake Brake end plate-to-top-disc clearance   ——— 0.55-0.70 mm
(0.022-0.028 in.) 
Return spring free lengrh   23.9 mm (0.941 in.) 21.9 mm (0.862 in.) 
Brake disc thickness   2.00 mm (0.079 in.) ——— 
Brake plate thickness   1.35 mm (0.053 in.) When discolored 
Brake end plate Mark 1 3.6 mm (0.142 in.) When discolored 
Mark A 3.7 mm (0.146 in.) When discolored 
Mark 2 3.8 mm (0.150 in.) When discolored 
Mark B 3.9 mm (0.154 in.) When discolored 
Mark 3 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) When discolored 
Mark C 4.1 mm (0.161 in.) When discolored 
Mark 4 4.2 mm (0.165 in.) When discolored 
Mark D 4.3 mm (0.169 in.) When discolored 
Mark 5 4.4 mm (0.173 in.) When discolored 
Mark E 4.5 mm (0.177 in.) When discolored 
Mark 6 4.6 mm (0.181 in.) When discolored 
Mark F 4.7 mm (0.185 in.) When discolored 
Mark 7 4.8 mm (0.189 in.) When discolored 
Mark 8 5.0 mm (0.200 in.) When discolored 
Input shaft #1 Diameter of bearing contact area ATF pump side 19.987-20.000 mm
(0.7869-0.7874 in.) 
When worn or damaged 
Flywheel housing side 19.927-19.940 mm
(0.7845-0.7850 in.) 
When worn or damaged 
Forward clutch side 19.987-20.000 mm
(0.7869-0.7874 in.) 
When worn or damaged 
Thrust shim, 22 × 28 mm thickness 1.15 mm (0.045 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.40 mm (0.055 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.65 mm (0.065 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.90 mm (0.075 in.) When worn or damaged 
2.15 mm (0.085 in.) When worn or damaged 
2.40 mm (0.095 in.) When worn or damaged 
Feed pipe O.D. Drive pulley pressure 6.97-6.98 mm (0.274-0.275 in.) 6.95 mm (0.274 in.) 
Start clutch pressure 11.47-11.48 mm
(0.4516-0.4520 in.) 
11.45 mm
(0.4508 in.) 
Feed pipe bushing I.D. Drive pulley pressure 7.000-7.015 mm
(0.2756-0.2762 in.) 
7.030 mm
(0.2768 in.) 
Start clutch pressure 11.500-11.518 mm
(0.4528-0.4535 in.) 
11.533 mm
(0.45451 in.) 
Sealing ring groove width  2.000-2.100 mm (0.079-0.083 in.) 2.105 mm
(0.0829 in.) 
Planetary carrier thrust clearance  0.050-0.115 mm (0.002-0.005 in.) ——— 

Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit 
Input shaft #2 Thrust shim 1.05 mm (0.041 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.12 mm (0.044 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.19 mm (0.047 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.26 mm (0.050 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.33 mm (0.052 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.40 mm (0.055 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.47 mm (0.058 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.54 mm (0.061 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.61 mm (0.063 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.68 mm (0.066 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.75 mm (0.069 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.82 mm (0.072 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.085 mm (0.0427 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.155 mm (0.0454 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.225 mm (0.0482 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.295 mm (0.0510 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.365 mm (0.0537 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.435 mm (0.0565 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.505 mm (0.0593 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.575 mm (0.0620 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.645 mm (0.0648 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.715 mm (0.0675 in.) When worn or damaged 
1.785 mm (0.0703 in.) When worn or damaged 
Drive pulley shaft Diameter of bearing contact area Forward clutch side 24.007-24.020 mm
(0.945-0.946 in.) 
When worn or damaged 
Flywheel side 24.007-24.020 mm
(0.945-0.946 in.) 
When worn or damaged 
Drive pulley hub thrust clearance   0.37-0.65 mm (0.015-0.026 in.) ——— 
I.D. at sealing ring   24.007-24.020 mm
(0.945-0.946 in.) 
When worn or damaged 
Driven pulley shaft Diameter at start clutch bearing   43.978-43.991 mm
(1.7314-1.7319 in.) 
When worn or damaged 
Start clutch hub thrust clearance   0-0.13 mm (0-0.005 in.) ——— 
Cotter, 25.5 mm thickness 2.90 mm (0.114 in.) When worn or damaged 
3.00 mm (0.118 in.) When worn or damaged 
3.10 mm (0.122 in.) When worn or damaged 
3.20 mm (0.126 in.) When worn or damaged 
Feed pipe O.D. Driven pulley cancellation pressure 6.97-6.98 mm (0.274-0.275 in.) 6.95 mm (0.274 in.) 
Driven pulley pressure 11.47-11.48 mm
(0.4516-0.4520 in.) 
11.45 mm
(0.4508 in.) 
Start clutch pressure 8.97-8.98 mm (0.3531-0.3535 in.) 8.95 mm (0.3524 in.) 
Feed pipe bushing I.D. Driven pulley cancellation pressure 7.00-7.015 mm
(0.2756-0.2762 in.) 
7.030 mm
(0.2768 in.) 
Driven pulley pressure 11.500-11.518 mm
(0.4528-0.4535 in.) 
11.533 mm
(0.4541 in.) 
Start clutch pressure 9.000-9.015 mm
(0.3543-0.3549 in.) 
9.030 mm
(0.3555 in.) 
Secondary drive gear sealing ring groove width  2.500-2.650 mm (0.098-0.104 in.) 2.655 mm
(0.105 in.) 

CVT and Differential (cont'd)
Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit 
Final drive shaft Thrust clearance  0-0.15 mm (0-0.006 in.) ——— 
Thrust shim, 25 × 35 mm thickness 2.8 mm (0.110 in.) When worn or damaged 
2.9 mm (0.114 in.) When worn or damaged 
3.0 mm (0.118 in.) When worn or damaged 
3.1 mm (0.122 in.) When worn or damaged 
3.2 mm (0.126 in.) When worn or damaged 
3.3 mm (0.130 in.) When worn or damaged 
3.4 mm (0.134 in.) When worn or damaged 
3.5 mm (0.138 in.) When worn or damaged 
3.6 mm (0.142 in.) When worn or damaged 
3.7 mm (0.146 in.) When worn or damaged 
3.8 mm (0.150 in.) When worn or damaged 
3.9 mm (0.154 in.) When worn or damaged 
4.0 mm (0.157 in.) When worn or damaged 
Park gear and pawl   ——— When worn or damaged 


Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New 
Wire Diameter O.D. Free Length No. of Coil 
Main valve body springs Lubrication valve spring  1.1 mm
(0.043 in.) 
9.5 mm
(0.374 in.) 
34.0 mm
(1.339 in.) 
12.8 
PH regulator valve spring  1.2 mm
(0.047 in.) 
9.0 mm
(0.354 in.) 
26.7 mm
(1.051 in.) 
10.0 
Start clutch shift valve spring  1.4 mm
(0.055 in.) 
10.5 mm
(0.413 in.) 
29.5 mm
(1.161 in.) 
8.8 
Clutch reducing valve spring  1.3 mm
(0.051 in.) 
8.9 mm
(0.350 in.) 
38.8 mm
(1.528 in.) 
13.8 
Shift inhibitor valve spring  0.8 mm
(0.031 in.) 
7.5 mm
(0.295 in.) 
48.5 mm
(1.909 in.) 
19.0 
Start clutch accumulator valve spring  1.2 mm
(0.047 in.) 
8.3 mm
(0.327 in.) 
29.8 mm
(1.173 in.) 
12.3 
Start clutch back-up valve spring  0.55 mm
(0.022 in.) 
5.0 mm
(0.197 in.) 
14.1 mm
(0.555 in.) 
8.6 
PH control shift valve spring  0.8 mm
(0.031 in.) 
6.5 mm
(0.256 in.) 
20.4 mm
(0.803 in.) 
10.8 
Manual valve body spring Reverse inhibitor valve spring  1.1 mm
(0.043 in.) 
7.0 mm
(0.276 in.) 
46.8 mm
(1.843 in.) 
21.4 


Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit 
CVT differential carrier Pinion shaft contact area I.D.  15.010-15.028 mm
(0.5909-0.5917 in.) 
——— 
Carrier-to-pinion shaft clearance  0.026-0.062 mm
(0.001-0.002 in.) 
0.1 mm (0.004 in.) 
Driveshaft contact area I.D.  26.025-26.045 mm
(1.0246-1.0254 in.) 
——— 
Carrier-to-driveshaft clearance  0.045-0.086 mm
(0.002-0.003 in.) 
0.12 mm (0.005 in.) 
Diameter at bearings  40.002-40.018 mm
(1.5749-1.5755 in.) 
——— 
CVT differential Differential pinion gear backlash  0.08-0.15 mm (0.003-0.006 in.) ——— 
Bearing side clearance  0-0.15 mm (0-0.006 in.) Adjust with shim