Improper alignment of the ATF
pump and the torque converter
housing may cause the ATF
pump to seize. The symptoms
are mostly an rpm-related
ticking noise or a high pitched
squeak.
Be careful not to damage the
torque converter housing when
replacing the main ball bearing.
You may also damage the ATF
pump when you torque down
the main valve body. This will
cause ATF pump to seize.
Install the main seal flush with
the torque converter housing
when replacing the main seal. If
you push it into the torque
converter housing until it
bottoms out, it will block the
fluid return passage and result in
damage.
Check the lock-up shift valve in
the regulator valve body.
Adjust the transmission and
engine mounts by loosening and
retightening the mount bolts.
Vehicle moves in
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1. Excessive ATF
2. Foreign material
in separator plate
orifice
3. Relief valve
defective
Check the ATF level, and drain
the ATF if it is overfilled.
Check for a clogged orifice in
the separator plate. If the orifice
is clogged, remove it and clean
the separator plate orifice.
Check the ATF strainer for
2008 Honda Civic LX
2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)