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Mainshaft Assembly
Disassembly (cont'd)
3. Support the 3rd gear on steel blocks, and press the
mainshaft out of the 3rd/4th synchro hub as shown.
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Inspection
'1. Inspect the gear surface and bearing surface for
wear and damage. then measure the mainshaft atpoints A, B, C, and D.
Siandard: A: 21.987 - 22.000 mm
10.8656 - 0.8661 inl
B: 26.980 - 26.993 mm
11.0622 - 1.0627 inl
C: 33.98,1- 34.000 mm(1.3380 - 1.3385 in)
D: 25.977 - 25.990 mm
|.1.0227 - 1.0232 inl
Service Limit: A: 21.930 mm 10.8634 inl
B: 26.930 mm {1.0602 in}
C: 33.930 mm (1.3358 in)
D: 25.920 mm (1.0205 in)
Check for wear and damage
lf any part of the mainshaft is less than the service
limit, replace it with a new one.
2. Inspect for runout.
Standardi 0.02 mm (o.(Xtl in) max.
S€rvice Limii: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
NOTE: Support the mainshaft at both ends as
snown.
lf the runout is more than the service lirnit, reolace
the mainshaft with a new one.
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Countershaft Assembly
Index
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NOTE:
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The 3rd, 4th, and sth gears are installed with a press.
Prior_to reassembling, clean all the parts in solvent, dry them and apply lubricant to all contact surfaces except the3rd, 4th, and 5th gears.
Snap ring groove faces up.
LOCKNUT Replace.108-O- 108 N.m
I 11.0-O-11.0 kst.ml
I 79.6-0- 79.6 lbt.ft I
SYNCHRO SPRING
SYNCHRO RINGInspectaon, page 13-28
FRICTION DAMPER
Thin edge ol outerrace faces down.
Check for wear andoperatron,
/ BALL EEAR|NG t*1)
t NEEDLE BEARTNG (.2)
Check for wearand operatron,
WASHERBEARING
GEAR
4TH GEAR
3RD GEAR2ND GEAR
FRICTION DAMPER
SYNCHRO SPRING
SYNCHRO RINGInspection, page 13-2836 x 41 x 25.5 mmNEEDLE BEARINGCheck for wear and operataon.
Inspection, page 13-23
1ST GEARlnspection, page 13 21, 28lnspection, page 13-21, 2839x44x27mmNEEDLE BEARIfI'GCheck for wear andoperation.
SPACER COLLARInspection, page 13-21
REVERSE GEARlnspection, page 13 27
1ST/2ND SYNCHRO HUB
*1: D'16Y7 engine*2: D16Y5, D16Y8 engines
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Countershaft Assembly
Disassembly
CAUTION: Remove the gears using a press and steelblocks as shown. Use of a iaw-type puller can damagethe gear teeth.
1. Securely clamp the countershaft assembly in a
bench vise with wood blocks.
2. Raise the locknut tab from the groove of the coun-
tershaft, then remove the locknut and the springwasher.
3.Remove the bearings using a bearing puller as
shown.
EEARING PULLER
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4. Support 4th gear on steel blocks, and press the coun-tershaft out of 5th and 4th gears as shown.
Support 1st gear on steel blocks, and press the coun-
tershaft out of 3rd gear as shown.
5.
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3RD GEAR
1ST GEAR

Inspection
1.surfaces lor
countershaftInspect the gear surfaces and bearang
wear and damage, then measure tne
at points A, B, and C.
Standard: A: 30.000 - 30.015 mm
(1.1811- 1.1817 inl
B: 35.984 - 36.000 mm
(1.i1167 - 1.4173 inl
C: 24.980 - 2i1.993 mm
{0.9835 - 0.9840 in)
Seryice Limit: A: 29.950 mm (1.1791 inl
B: 35.930 mm (1 '1146 in)
C: 24.930 mm 10.9815 in)
Check oil passages
for cloggrng-
ICheck for wearano oamage.
. lf any part of the countershaft is less than
service limit, replace it with a new one.
Inspect for runout.
Standard: 0.02 mm (0.001 inl max.
Seryice Limit: 0.05 mm {0'002 in)
. lf the runout is more than the service limit. replace
the countershaft with a new one.
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2.
t,3. Install the parts on the countershait
Reassembly
CAUTION:
. Press the 3rd,4th, and sth gears on the countershaft
without lubrication.
. When installing the 3rd. 4th, and 5th geals, support
the shaft on steel blocks and installthe gears using a
pless.
NOTE: Reler to page 13-20 for reassembly sequence'
1. lnstall the needle bearing on the countershaft'
, 36x41 x 25.5mmNEEDLE BEARING
COUNTERSHAFT
2. Assemble the pans below as shown.
NOTE: Check that the fingers of the friction damper
are securely set in the grooves of the 1sv2nd syn-
chro hub.
2ND GEAR
39x/+4x27mmNEEDLE BEARING
SPACER COLLAR
FRICTION DAMPER
SYNCHRO RING
SYNCHRO SPRING
REVERSE GEAR
lST/2NOSYNCHRO HUB
SYNCHRO SPRING
SYNCHRO RING
FRICTION DAMPER
1ST GEAR
(cont'd)
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Countershaft Assembly
Reassembly (cont'd)
4. Suppon the countershaft on a steel block as shownand install 3rd gear using the special tools and apress.
PRESS
35 mm l.o.07746-0030400
5. Install 4th gear using the special tools and a press.
DRlvER. 40 mm
DRIVER, 40 mm LO.07746 -0030100
ATTACHMENT,
07746- 0030100
ATTACHMENT,
DRIVER, 40 mm l.D.07746-0030100
ATTACHMENT,30 mm l.D.
35 mm LO.07746-0030400
6. Install 5th gear using the special tools and a Dress.
07746-00303005TI{ GEAR
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7. Install the bearings in the direction shown using thesDecialtools and a oress.
CAUTION: Install ths bearings with a maximumpressure ot 7.8 kN {800 kgt, 5,786 lbfl.
ATTACHMENT,30 mm l.D.07745 - q'303tl)
*1: 016Y7 engine*2: D16Y5, D16Y8 enginesThin edge of outerrace faces down,
8. Securely clamp the countershaft assemblv in
bench vise with wood blocks.
LOCKNUT
108+0r108N.m(11.0 * 0 - 11.0 kgt m. 79.6 - 0 * 79.6 tbf.ft)
Install the spring washer, tighten the locknut, thenstake the locknut tab into groove.
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srySnap ring
lacss up.
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Differential
Thrust Shim Adjustment
1. Install the differential assembly, making sure it bot-toms in the clutch housing, using the special tool asshown.
DRIVER, 40 mm LD.07746 0030100
Install the thrust shim.
NOTE: Install the same size thrust shim that wasremoved.
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Install the transmission housing (see page l3-41).
NOTE: Do not apply liquid gasket to the mating sur-face of the clutch housing.
Tighten the transmission housing attaching bolts(see page 13-42).
I x 1,25 mm
27 N.m (2.8 kgt'm, 20 lbf'ft}
Use the special tool to bottom the differential assem-
bly in the clutch housing.
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6. Measure clearance between thrust shim
ing outer race in transmission housing.
and bear-
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Mainshaft Thrust ShimI
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Adjustment (cont'dl
b.Attach the mainshaft holder to the mainshaft asfollows:
NOTEI
. Back-out the mainshaft holder bolt and loosen
the two hex bolts.
. Fit the holder over the mainshaft so its lip istoward the transmission.
. Align the mainshaft holder's lip around thegroove at the inside of the mainshaft splines,then tighten the hex bolts.
MAINSHAFT HOLOERBOLT
MAINSIIAFTHOLDER07GAJ-PG20110
d.
Seat the mainshaft fully by tapping on the end witha plastic hammer.
Thread the mainshaft holder bolt in until it just
contacts the wide surface of the mainshaft base.
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e. Zero a dial gauge on the end ofthe mainshaft.
MAINSHAFT HOLDER07cAJ_PG20110
Turn the mainshaft holder bolt clockwise: stop turn,ing when the dial gange has reached its maximummovement. The reading on the dial gauge is theamount of mainshaft end olav.
CAUTION: Turning the mainshaft holder bolt morethan 60 degre€s after the needle ot the dial gauge
stops moving may damage the iransmission.
lf the reading is within the standard. the clearance iscorrecl.
lf the reading is not within the standard, recheck theshim thickness.
Standard: 0.11 - 0.18 mm {0.00it - 0.007 in}
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MaintenanceBack-up Light Switch
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Transmission Oil
NOTE: Check the oil with the engine OFF. and the vehi-
cle on level ground.
1. Remove the oil filler plug, then check the level and
condition of the oil.
OIL FILLER PLUGia4 N.m {{.5 kgf'm,Proper Level33 tbtfrl
The oil level must be up to the filler hole. lf it is
below the hole, add oil until it runs out, then rein-
stall the oil filler plug.
lf the transmission oil is dirty, remove the drain plug
and drain the oil.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer. and refill
the transmission oil to the proper level.
NOTE: The drain plug washer should be replaced at
every oil change.
Reinstallthe oilfiller plug with a new washer.
Oil Capacity
2.2 f {2.3 US. qt, 1.9 lmp. qtl at oil change.
2.3 f {2./f US. qt. 2.0 lmp. qt} at overhaul.
Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shift-
ing because it does not contain the proper addi-
tives.
OIL FILLER PLUGila N.m {4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbt'ftl
Replace.
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Replacement
NOTE: To check the back-up light switch, see section 23.
1. Disconnect the connector, then remove the back-up
light switch connector from the connector clamp.
2. Remove the back-up lighr switch.
AACK.UP25 N.m 12.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf'tt)Replace.
lnstall the new washer and the back-up light switch.
Check the transmission oil level.4.