01-05 Honda Civic Clutch Replacement

This video is a complete step by step guide to replacing the clutch and rear main seal on an 01-05 Honda Civic. It includes tool and part recommendations as well as diagnosis of transmission noises.

This particular car had a noise coming from the transmission. Linked below is a video about the rebuild that addressed that noise.

Honda Manual Transmission Noise Repair: https://youtu.be/yRRZUgoSzf4

More information on how to solve transmission and clutch problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-transmission-problems

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Parts

Clutch kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B5EEEQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00

Rear Main Seal: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0875WQNKJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00

Ball Joint: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UE9SS0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00

Honda Bond: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YTTV4W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00

Honda Manual Transmission Fluid: https://www.amazon.com/Honda-Genuine-Manual-Transmission-Washers/dp/B0855WGD4G/ref=sr_1_3

Syncromesh Transmission Fluid: https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-10-4006-Synchromesh-Manual-Transmission/dp/B0026JK8FA/ref=sr_1_6

Moly Grease: https://www.amazon.com/Sta-Lube-SL3303-Caliper-Synthetic-Grease/dp/B000CPIOAG/ref=sr_1_5

LOCTITE sticks: https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-38725-5PK-Thread-Treatment-Assortment/dp/B00BV42V3S/ref=sr_1_6

Tools

17/19mm: https://shop.snapon.com/product/Standard-Handle%2C-0°-Offset%2C-mm/17–19-mm-12-Point-Metric-Flank-Drive-High-Performance-Standard-Handle-0°-Offset-Box-Wrench/XDHFM1719

@MilwaukeeTool 1/2” HD Impact: https://milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2863-22

IR 17mm Impact Duo Socket: https://www.amazon.com/Ingersoll-Rand-S64M17L-PS1-Power-Socket/dp/B01CK41Z7A

@MilwaukeeTool Angle Die Grinder: https://milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Metalworking/Grinders/2485-22

@MilwaukeeTool Light: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Lighting/2125-21XC

Angle Pliers: https://www.jbtools.com/atd-tools-814-long-11-needle-nose-pliers-set-4-pc/

Engine Support: https://www.jbtools.com/atd-tools-7477-engine-transverse-bar-w-arm-support/

Bendpak Lifts: https://www.bendpak.com

Related Videos

How To Diagnose a Bad Clutch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7JJ_g2UuBI&t=6s

How a Clutch Works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfjGohWy-OU

How To Replace Clutch Hydraulics Honda Civic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-m5F0zEvyo

1999 Honda Civic Engine and Transmission Replacement: https://youtu.be/mMl7RKVNb-k

How Much Should a Cheap Reliable Car Cost?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClhvKKV7CbE&t=364s

Mini Cooper Clutch Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGFpis7V27w

How To Drive a Stick Shift: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2C_eNV6znw&t=7s

How Does a Manual Transmission Work?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9clD8ZL8xA

Salvage Yard Hacks Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8sDU2N2AQU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov1HXAlQz_cbjUIpTpjskU5X

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30 thoughts on “01-05 Honda Civic Clutch Replacement

  1. I appreciate the very good and informative video but after fighting this thing laying on my back for 2 hours here and 2 hours there, fighting a ball joint for a day, buying two motor mounts front and back that were torn up, and currently fighting to get the back motor mount lined back up, I have decided that working on this old car isn't worth it. I'm about ready to put it on a roll back and haul it down to Honda and see if they will take it and scrap it and just buy me a new one. I thought it would be fun to do but it has just been so aggravating. It makes me appreciate you mechanics even more. The video is great though.

  2. This, along with the corresponding video for the input bearng have been super helpful. I got everything back together, the new input bearing fixed the noise, the clutch works great and it shifts into reverse and 1st through 4th super smoothly. When I try to shift into 5th, it won't even try to engage, doesn't even grind. 5th gear worked before I pulled the transmission apart and I thought I put everything back together correctly. Do you know what might be preventing 5th gear from engaging? Thanks.

  3. I have a 1997 Acura cl I was on the highway going 60 miles an hour and I was on fifth gear and it went straight into neutral. What do you think it is need help also, now as the car is sitting and the car is off, I tried to go through the gears and it doesn’t going to fourth gear. Would I need a transmission currently I am taking out the transmission. What should I look for?

  4. I thought your clutch was bad when it takes a full kick to release the transmition from the motor? Am i wrong? My clutch disconnects from the trasmission at about less than half a kick.

  5. Well done! Thank you. For your video it really was interesting to watch.

    I knew this was a big job to do. I thought to watch what Honda Company is going to do when replacing the clutch an flywheel for my
    2005 Honda Civic EX. Has almost 2000,000 miles.

    Glad i watch this before making a choice. You mentioned Honda parts are better. Makes sense!
    After you said this.

    Plus, Honda Is a little less priced
    then B. M…
    Can go toward the tax cost for H. C.

    Honda price
    2,467
    before tax

    Brake Masters
    price 2,500
    before tax

    Thanks, again

  6. My husband is trying to replace his clutch but the new clutch looks different than the old one. Have you heard from them discontinuing the 04’ civic clutch?

  7. Hi Eric, this is a brilliant video. I'm trying to fit my first clutch. When I put the pressure plate up to the flywheel (without inserting the friction disk) it seems to fit flush with the flywheel on the mounting pegs and the bolt holes, but when I put the friction disk in (before I put the bolts in) it doesn't fit flush anymore, although it does sit on the mounting pegs and you can start the bolts. Is that normal before you torque the bolts down as it feels pretty solid, any advice would be very gratefully received as I don't want to break anything. Regards, Trev.

  8. Dude, you have now idea how helpful this video has been for me and how many times I have watched it. I was sold a lemon that was pretty much as bad as it gets. No experience wrenching on cars. 2004 Civic EX with a Dx engine they put in and bypassed the vtec. Every component was fried. I swapped the head back to the A2 (which is what the cpu wanted), pilot and release bearings, rear main seal, oil pan gasket, lower control arms, flywheel and pressure plate bolts all snapped on me ($200 for a mobile mechanic to bail me out there.. now I know the importance of fresh bolts)… the list goes on and on but with your video and the service manual i was able to make it happen. A couple more pieces to put back together and then the moment of truth. Thank you so much Ericthecarguy you are a life saver.

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