Honda Civic Service Manual page 1029

Transmission
Gooler Flushing
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To prevent iniury to face and eyes, always
wear safety glasses or a tace shield when using the
transmission flusher.
NOTE: This procedure should be performed before rein-
stalling the transmission.
'1.
Check the tools and hoses for wear and cracks before
using. lf wear or cracks are found, reDlace the hoses
before using.
4 .
Using the measuring cup. fill the tank with 2,1 ounces
(approximately 2/3 full) of biodegradable flushing
fluid (J35944 - 20). Do not substitute with any other
f l u i d . F o l l o w t h e h a n d l i n g p r o c e d u r e o n t h e f l u i d
contatner.
Secure the flusher filler cap, and pressurize the tank
with compressed air to between 5S0 - 829 kpa (5.6 -
8.45 kgf/cm' , 80 - 120 psi).
NOTE: The air line should be equipped with a water
trap to ensure a dry air system,
Hang the tool under the vehicle.
Attach the tank's discharge hose to the return line
oi the transmission cooler using a clamp.
Connect the drain hose to the inlet line on the trans-
mission cooler using a clamp.
IMPORTANT:
Securely clamp the opposite end ofthe drain hose to a
bucket or floor drain,
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TRANSMISSION COOLER
FLUSHER
{Commercially available)
Kent-Moore J384O5-A
or oouivalent
TRANSMISSION
14-352
7. With the water and air valves off, attach the water and
air supplies to the flusher. (Hot water if available.)
8. Turn on the flusher water valve so water will flow
through the cooler for 10 seconds.
NOTE: lf water does not flow through the cooler, it
is completely plugged, cannot be flushed, and must
be replsced.
9. Depress the trigger to mix the flushing fluid into the
water flow. Use the wire clip to hold the trigger down.
'10.
While flushing with the water and flushing fluid for
two minutes. turn the air valve on for five seconds
every 15 - 20 seconds to create a surging action.
AIR PRESSURE: MAX 845 kpa (8.45 kgflcmr, 120 psi)
11. Turn the water valve off. Release the trigger, then
reverse the hoses to the cooler so you can flush in
the opposite direction. Repeat steps 8 through 10.
12. Release the trigger. and rinse the cooler with water
only for one minute.
13, Turn the water valve off, and turn off the water supply.
'14. Turn
the air valve on to dry the system out with air
for two full minutes or until no moisture is visible
leaving the drain hose.
CAUTION: Rosidual mobturo in the qooler or lines
cln damage the transmission,
15. Remove the flusher from the cooler line. Attach the
drain hose to a container.
16. Install the transmission. and leave the drain hose
attached to the cooler line.