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MaintenanceBack-up Light Switch
Transmission Fluid
NOTE: Check the fluid with the engine OFF and vehicle
on level ground.
1. Remove the filler plug. then check the level and
condition of the fluid.
FILLER PLUG44 N.m {4.5 kgf.m. 33 lbf ftl
ll
Ptopet Level
\--ril /
HllllllTl /
Hllllrlll /_rf-F{--rno."."
ll| | Replaco.
The fluid level must be up to the filler hole. lf it is
below the hole, add fluid until it runs out. then rein-
stall the tiller plug with a new washer.
lf the transmission fluid is diny, remove the drain
plug and drain the fluid.
FILLEB PLUGa,a N.m 14.5 kgf..n. 33 lbt'ftl
DRAIN PLUG39 N m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf'ft)WASHERReplace.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer. and
refill the transmission fluid to the proper level.
NOTE: The drain plug washer should be replaced at
every fluid change.
Reinstall the filler plug with a new washer.
Fluid Capacity
1.7 / {1.8 US qt, 1.5 lmp qtl at oil change
2.1 ! 12.2 US qt, 1.A lmp qtl at overhaul
Alwavs use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shift-
ind because it does not contain the proper additives.
Test/Replacement
1. Disconnect the connectors from the switch.
Terminal side oImale lerminals
BACK.UP LIGHT SWTTCHr 25 N.m 12.5 kgt m, 18 lbf.ftl
WASHERReplace.
Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2
terminals.
. There should be continuity when the shift lever
tnto reverse.
. There should be no continuity when the shift
lever in position except reverse,
lf necessary, replace the switch.
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Transfer Assembly
lnspection
@ Make sure tifts, iacks, and satety stands
are placed properly (see section 1).
L Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands (see section 1).
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securely.
3. Shift to neutral oosition.
4. Make a reference mark across the DroDeller shaft
and the transfer assembly flanges,
REFERENCE
8 x 1.25 mm32 N.m (3.3 kg{.m.24 rbf.ftlReplace.
Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer
assemDty.
5.
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6. Set a dial indicator on the transfer assembly flange,
then measure the transfer gear backlash.
STANDARD: 0.06 - 0.16 mm (0.002 - 0.006 in)
COMPAf{ION FI-ANGE
1.lf the measurement is out of specification, remove
the transfer assembly and adjust transfer gear back-
lash (see page 13-44 thru '13-61).
Check the transfer oil seal for damage and fluid
teaKs.
lf oil seal replacement is required, remove the trans-
fer assembly, replace the oil seal, and adjust the
total starting torque (see page 13-44 thru 13-61).
NOTE: Do not replace the oil seal when the transfer
assembly is installed on the transmission.
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Transmission AssemblY
Removal
@FMak. sw. iack" and safety stands are placed propel-
ly, and hoist brackets are attached to collect position
on the engine,
. Apply parking brake and block rear wheels so vehicle
will not roll off stands and lall on you while working
under it.
CAUTION: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
1. Disconnect the negative {-) cable first, then the pos-
itive (+) cable from the batterY.
2. Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner houslng
(see section 5).
3. Remove the slave cylinder and clutch hose bracket'
NOTE:
. Do not operate the clutch pedal once lhe slave
cvlinder has been removed.
. Take care not to bend the clutch line.
4. Disconnect the
ground cable.
starter cables and transmission
TRANSMISSIONGROUND CABLE
Disconnect the back-up light switch connector and
wire harness clamP.
(cont'd)
13-7
WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
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C) TRANSMISSION HANGER
O INTERLOCK BOLT
O 32 mm SEALING BOLT
@ STEEL BALL {5/16 in.)
€) SPRING 26.1 mm {1.03 in.l
@ wasHER Replace.
O sET BALL scREw
@ WASHER Replace.
€) FLANGE BOLT
@ oll SEAL Replace.
@ DRAIN PLUG
@ WASHER Replace.
@ FILLER PLUG
@ WASHER Replace.
(9 10 x 12 mm DOWEL PIN(D SPRING 25.6 mm 11.01 in.l
€' THRUST WASHER
@} SHIFT ARM C(3 CONICAL SPRING WASHER
@ SPECTAL BOLT
8] SHIFT ARM COVER
@ OIL SEAL Replace.
€! SHIFT LEVER
@I BREATHER CAP(2! SHIFT ARM SHAFT ASSEMBLY
@ SPRING PIN Replace.O SELECT ARM
€!} THRUST WASHER
@ sTH/REVERSE SELECTRETURN SPRING
@ SELECT RETURN SPRING
€) OIL GUTTER PLATE
@ 78 mm SHIM
@ OIL GUIOE M PLATE
@ SELECT SPRING BOLT
@ OIL SEAL Replace.
@ SELECT LEVER
O BACK.UP LIGHT SWITCH
@ WASHER Replace.OO TRANSMISSION HOUSING
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7. Remove the set ball screws, washers, springs, steel
balls. and back-uP light switch.
STEEL BALLD. 5/16 in
8. Remove the flange bolt. drain plug, and filler plug
DRAIN PLUG
WASHERReplace.
LIGHT SWITCH
FILLER PLUG
WASHERReplace.
FLANGE BOLT
9. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts
in a crisscross pauern in several steps.
10. Remove the 32 mm sealing bolt
Expand the snap ring on the countershaft ball bear-
ing, and remove it from the groove using a pair of
snap ring plier.
Separate the transmission housing from the clutch
housing.
Remove the dowel pins, and wipe it clean of the
sealant.
'I t.
(cont'd)
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Differential
lndex
NOTE: lf the * mark parts were replaced, the tapered
roller bearing preload must be adjusted (see page 13-
41).
*THRUST SHIMAdiustment, Page 13'41
+BEARING OUTER RACEBeplacement, page 13 40Inspect for wear and damage.
*TAPERED ROLLERBEARINGReplacement, page l3-39Inspect for wear and damage.
10 x 1.0 mm103 N.m {10.5 kgf m, 75.9 lbf.ft}Left-hand threads
CARRIERBacklash inspection, page 13 38lnspect for cracks.
FINAL DRIVEN GEARReplacement, page 13-39Inspect for wear and damage
TRANSFER DRIVEN GEARReplacement, page 13-39Inspect {or wear and damage.
,,4\
W-
*TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGBeplacement, page 13'39Inspect for wear and damage.
IEEARING OUTER RACEReplacement, page 13-40Inspect for wear and damage.
.75 mm SHIM
13-38
Backlash Inspection
1. Place the differential
install both axles.
assembly on V-blocks and
PINION GEARS
V-BLOCK
2. Measure the backlash ot both pinion gears.
Standard (Newl: 0.05 - 0.15 mm (0.002 - 0.006 inl
lf the backlash is not within the standard, reolace
the differential carrier.
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O TRANSFER HOUSING
@ O-RING Replace.
O DAMPER HUB
G) NEEDLE BEARING
G) TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR
G) TRANSFER SHAFT
O TAPERED ROLLER BEARING OUTER RACE
@ TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
€) TRANSFER SHAFT COLLAR
@ THRUST SHIM, 25 mm selective part
6D TRANSFER DRIVE GEAR (HYPOID GEAR)
@ CONICAL SPRING WASHER RePlace
GD TRANSFER SHAFT LOCKNUT.22 x 1.25 mm Left-hand threads, replace'
E) TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
@ TAPERED ROLLER BEARING OUTER RACE
@ THRUST sHlM. 68 mm selective part
O o.RlNG Replace.
@ TRANSFER COVER A
GD TRANSFER COVER B
@ O-RING Replace.
€) TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR SHAFT (HYPOID GEAR}
@ THRUST SHIM, 35 mm Selective Part
@ TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
@ TRANSFEB SPACEB RepIace.
@ TAPERED ROLLER BEARING OUTER RACE
@ TAPERED ROLLER BEARING OUTER RACE
@) TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
@ olL SEAL Replace.
@ COMPANION FLANGE
@ O-RING Replace.
@ BACK-UP RING
@ coNtcAL SPRING WASHEB Replace.
(o TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR SHAFT LOCKNUT,22 x 1.25 mm Replace.
TOROUE SPECIFICATIONS
Boh/Nut No.Torque ValueSizeRemarks
6A
8C
22L
22H
12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m.8.7 lbf.ft)
24 N.m {2.4 kgf.m, 17 lbf'ft)
118 N.m (12.0 kgf.m, 86.8 lbf'ftl
132 - 216 N.m (13.5 - 22.0 kgf'm,
97.6 - 159 lbf.ft)
6x1.0mm
8 x 1.25 mm
22 x 1 ,25 mm
22 x 1 .25 mm
Transfer shaft locknut:
Lett-hand threads
Transfer driven gear shaft locknut
Tightening torque: dePending on
Total Starting Torque vaiue
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Transfer Assembly
Inspection
NOTE: To prevent damage to the transfer housing,
always use soft jaws or equivalent materials between
the transfer housing and the vise.
Transter Gaar (Hypoid goar) Backlssh M€asurement
1. Set a dial indicator on the companion flange asshown.
2. Measure the transfer gear backlash.
STANDARD: 0.06 - 0.16 mm {0.002 - 0.006 in}
Total Sta.ting Torquo Msasuremont
3. Rotate the companion flange several times to seatthe tapered roller bearing.
4. Measure the starting torque (companion flange
side) using a torque wrench.
STANDARD:
2.68 - 3.47 N.m
{27.3 - 35.4 kgf.cm.23.7 - 30.7 tbt.in)
DIAL INDICATOR
COMPANION FLANGE
13-46
Transfer Gear lHypoid gearl Tooth Contaqt Insp€ction
5. Remove transfer cover B, then apply Prussian Blueto both sides of the transler gear teeth lightly andevenlv.
Rotate the companion flange in both directions untilthe transfer gear rotates one full tuln in both direc-tions.
Check the transfer gear tooth contact pattern.7.
lf the measurements or the tooth contact Datternare not within the standard. disassemble the trans-fer assembly, replace worn or damaged parts, andreassemble it.
TRANSFER DRIVE GEAR
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