1997 HONDA CIVIC Shaft

Countershaft
Disassembly/Reassembly
1. Using a hydraulic press, press out the countershaftwhile supporting 4th gear.
NOTE: Place an attachment between the press andthe countershaft to prevent damage to the shaft.
CAUTION: Do not allow the countershaft to fall andhit the g.ound when pressed clear.
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2. Assemble the parts on the countershaft as shownoetow.
NOTE;
. Lubricate all parts with ATF during assembly.. Before installing the O-rings, wrap the shaft splineswith tape to prevent damaging the O_rings.
4TH GEAR
NEEDLE EEARING
DISTANCE COLLAR, 28 mmSelective part.
2ND GEAR
THRUST NEEOLE BEARING
3RD GEAR
NEEDI.E EEARING
3RO GEAR COLLAR
THRUST NE€OLE BEARING
SPLINED WASHER
3RD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
O.RINGSReplace.
COUNTERSHAFT

3. Install the reverse selector hub on the countershaft
sub-assembly, and then press the reverse selector
hub using the special tool and a press as shown'
Inspection
r Clearance Measurement
NOTE; Lubricate all parts with ATF during assembly
1. Remove the countershaft bearing from the trans-
mission housing (see page l4-174)
2. Installthe parts below on the countershaft using lhe
special tool and a press as described on this page
NOTE: Do not assemble the O-rings during inspec-
tion.
REVERSE SELECTOR
HUB
4TH GEAR
NEEDLE BEARING
DISTANCE COLLAR, 28 mm
Selectave Part.
2ND GEAR
THRUST NEEDLE BEARING
3RD GEAR
BEARING
3RD GEAR COLLAR
THBUST NEEDLE BEARING
SPLINEO WASHER
3RD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
(conl'd)
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Gountershaft
Inspection (cont'dl
3. Install the parts below on the countershaft sub-assembty, then torque the locknut to 29 N.m (3.0kql.m , 22 blf.ftt .
NOTE: Countershaft locknut has left hand threads.
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LOCKNUTLeft hand threads
CONICAL SPRINGWASHER
PARK GEAR/ONE.WAYCLUTCH/1ST GEARASSEMBLY
NEEOLE BEARING
.I ST GEAR COLLAR
TRANSMISSION HOUSINGBEARING
REVERSE GEARCOLLAR
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4. Measure the clearance between the 2nd gear andthe 28 mm distance collar with a feeler gauge.
NOTE: Take measurements in at least three places.and use the average as the actuar ctearance.
STANDAFD: 0.10 - 0.18 mm {0.004 - 0.002 inl
lf the clearance is out of tolerance. remove the 2gmm distance collar and measure the width.
Select and install a new distance collar, thenrecheck.
DISTANCE COLLAR, 28 mm
7. Afret selecting a new distance collar, recheck theclearance and make sure it is within tolerance.
OISTANCE COLLAR, 28 mm
No.Part Numb€rwidrh
190503-PCg-00039.00 mm (1.535 in)
290504-PCg-00039.10 mm { 1.539 in)
90505-PCg-00039.20 mm (1.543 in)
90507-PCg-00039.30 mm {1.547 in)
90508-PC9-00039.05 mm (1.537 in)
90509-PCg-00039.15 mm (1.541 in)
790510-PCg-00039.25 mm ( 1.545 in)
I90511-PCg-00038.90 mm (1.531 in)
90512-PCg-00038.95 mm (1.533 in)

One-way Clutch
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly
1. Separate countershaft 1st gear from the park gear
by turning the park gear in the direction shown
2. Remove the one-way clutch by prying it up with the
end of a screwdriver.
COUNTERSHAFT 1ST GEARONE-WAY CLUTCHNOTE: lnstall in this direction.
ONE'WAY CLUTCH
COUNTERSHAFT lST GEAR
COUNTERSHAFT lST GEAR
SCREWORIVER
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3. Inspect the parts as followsl
PARK GEARInspecl the park gear
for wear and scorrng.
ONE-WAY CLUTCHInspect the one-way
clutch for damage and
laulty movement.
lST GEABInspect countershalt lst gear
for wear ancl scorlng.
After the parts are assembled, hold countershaft 1st
gear and turn the park gear in the direction shown
to be sure it turns freely. Also make sure the park
gear does not turn in the opposite direction.

Differential
Diff erential Carrier Replacement
L Remove the final driven gear from the differential
carrier.
NOTE: The final driven gear bolts have left-hand
threads.
Pry the snap ring off differential carrier, then remove
the speedometer drive gear and 5 x 10 mm roller.
SNAP RING
3. Install the 5 x l0 mm roller in the differential carrier,
Install the speedometer drive gear with its cham-
fered side facing the carrier. Align the cutout on the
bore of the speedometer drive gear with the 5 x 10
mm roller.
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5. Align the hooked end of the snap ring with the pin-
ion shaft as shown, then install the snap ring in the
differential carrier groovs.
SNAP RINGHooked end Install in this direction.
SPNI G PIN
Install the final driven gear, then tighten the bolts to
the specified torque.
TOROUE: 101 N.m (10.3 kgf'm, 74.5 lbf.ftl
NOTE: The final driven gear bolts have left-hand
threads.
BOLTS10 r 1.O mm1Ol t{.m 11O.3 kgf.m,74.5 lbl.frlLeft-hand rhreads
FINAL DRIVENGEARlnstall in thisdirection.
DIFFERENTIALCARRIER
7. Install a new ball bearing (se€ page 14-157).
Install in this direclon.

Torque Converter Housing Bearings
Mainshaft Bearing/Oil Seal Replacement
1.Remove the mainshaft bearing and oil seal using
the special tools as shown.
3/8"16 SLIOE HAMMER
ADJUSTAELE BEARINGPULLER, 25 - ilo mm07736 - A01000a
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2. Drive in the new mainshaft bearing until it bottomsin the housing using the special tools as shown.
DRIVER077€ - 0010000
lnstall the new oil seal flush with the housing using
the special tools as shown.
DBIVER07749 - 0o l0(xt0
ATTACHMENT,72x75 mfi07746 - 001 0600

Countershaft Bearing Replacement
'1. Remove the countershaft bearing using the special
tools as snown.
3,/8'.16 SLIDE HAMMER{Commerciallv available)
AOJUSTABLEBEARINGPULLER,25-{Omm07736 - A0'1000A
2.
5.
Install the ATF guide plate.
Drive the new bearing into the housing using the
special tools as shown.
ATTACHMENT,62x68mm
0 - 0.03 mm(0 - 0.001 inl
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Transmission Housing Bearings
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Mainshaft/Countershaft Bearings Replacement
To remove the mainshaft and countershaft bearings
from the transmission housing, expand each snap
ring with snap ring pliers, then push the bearing out
using the special tools and a press as shown.
NOTE: Do not remove the snap rings unless it's
necessary to clean the grooves in the housing.
DRIVER07749 - 0010000
ATTACHMENT,62x68mm
PRESS
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07746 -
DFIVEB07749 - 0010000
TTACHMENT
ATTACHMENT
. Mainshaft Bearing Installation us€:
ATTACHMENT. 72 x 75 mm
07746 - 0010600. Countershaft Bearing Installation use:
ATTACHMENT, 62 x 68 mm
077/16 - 0010500
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MAINSHAFT BEARING
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SNAP RING
Expand each snap ring with snap ring pliers, insert
the new bearing part-way into the housing using
the special tools and a press as shown, Install thebearing with the groove facing outside the housing.
NOTE: Coat all parts with ATF.
Release the pliers, then push the bearing down intothe housing until the ring snaps in place around it.
07749 - 0010000
ATTACHMENT
. Mainshaft Bearing Removal use:
ATTACHMENT, 72 x 75 mm
077/16 - 0010600. Counte6haft Bsaring Removal use:
ATTACHMENT, 62 x 68 mm
07746 - 0010500
After installing the bearing verify the following:
. The snap ring is seated in the bearing and hous-
ing grooves.
. The ring end gap is correct.
(0 - 0.28 in)ENDGAP:0-7mm