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5-Speed Manual Transmission
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Special Tools . 13-2
Component Location Index . 13-3
Symptom Troubleshooting
Index . 13-4
Transmission Fluid Inspection and Replacement . 13-5
Back-up Light Switch Test . 13-6
Transmission Removal . 13-7
Transmission Installation . 13-14
Transmission Disassembly . 13-22
Reverse Shift Fork Clearance Inspection . 13-27
Change Lever Clearance Inspection . 13-27
Change Lever Assembly Disassembly/Reassembly . 13-28
Shift Fork Clearance Inspection . 13-29
Shift Fork Disassembly/Reassembly . 13-30
Mainshaft Assembly Clearance Inspection . 13-31
Mainshaft Disassembly . 13-33
Mainshaft Inspection . 13-34
Mainshaft Reassembly . 13-36
Countershaft Assembly Clearance Inspection . 13-41
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Countershaft Inspection . 13-43
Countershaft Reassembly . 13-44
Synchro Sleeve and Hub
Inspection and
Reassembly . 13-50
Synchro Ring and Gear Inspection . 13-50
Mainshaft Bearing and Oil Seal Replacement . 13-52
Countershaft Bearing Replacement . 13-53
Mainshaft Thrust Clearance Adjustment . 13-54
Transmission Reassembly . 13-56
Gearshift Mechanism Replacement . 13-61
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Component Location Index . 13-62
Backlash Inspection . 13-63
Differential Carrier,
Final Driven Gear
Replacement . 13-63
Carrier Bearing Replacement . 13-64
Oil Seal Replacement . 13-65
Differential Thrust Clearance Adjustment . 13-66
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Component Location Index
GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
TRANSMISSION FLUID BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH
TRANSMISSION
CHANGE LEVER ASSEMBLY COUNTERSHAFT ASSEMBLY
MAINSHAFT ASSEMBLY
SYNCHRO RING and GEAR SHIFT FORK
COUNTERSHAFT
CHANGE LEVER
SYNCHRO SLEEVE and HUB
REVERSE SHIFT FORK
DIFFERENTIAL
REVERSE IDLER GEAR
MAINSHAFT
REVERSE LOCK CAM Replacement, page 13-61
Inspection and Replacement, page 13-5 Test, page 13-6
Removal, page 13-7
Installation, page 13-14
Disassembly, page 13-22
Reassembly, page 13-56
Disassembly/Reassembly, page 13-28 Clearance Inspection, page 13-41
Clearance Inspection, page 13-31
Inspection, page 13-50 Clearance Inspection, page 13-29
Disassembly/Reassembly, page 13-30
Disassembly, page 13-42
Inspection, page 13-43
Reassembly, page 13-44
Bearing Replacement,page 13-53
Clearance Inspection,
page 13-27
Inspection and Reassembly,page 13-50
Clearance Inspection,
page 13-27
Disassembly, page 13-33
Inspection, page 13-34
Reassembly, page 13-36
Bearing and Oil Seal Replacement, page 13-52
Thrust Clearance Adjustment, page 13-54
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Fluid Capacity
1.5 L (1.6 US qt) at fluid change
1.7 L (1.8 US qt) at overhaul
13-5
Transmission Fluid Inspection and Replacement
A B
C
C
44 N·m
(4.5 kgf·m,
33 lbf·ft)
A
39 N·m
(4.0 kgf·m,
29 lbf·ft)
B D
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
2. Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer
(B). Check the condition of the MTF, and make sure
it is at the proper level (C).
3. If the MTF is dirty, remove the drain plug (A) and the sealing washer (B), and drain it.
4. Install the drain plug with a new sealing washer, and refill the transmission with MTF to the proper
level. Always use Acura Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF).
5. Install the filler plug (C) with a new sealing washer (D). 6. If the maintenance minder required to replace the
MTF, reset the maintenance minder (see page 3-4).
If it did not reset, go to step 7.
7. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3).
8. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
9. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the engine control module (ECM). If it does not
communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting
(see page 11-204).
10. Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
11. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES MENU with the HDS.
12. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
13. Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3, and reset the MTF life with the HDS.
Replace. Replace.
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B 10x1.25mm
54 N·m
(5.5 kgf·m,
40 lbf·ft)
10x1.25mm
59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)
A B
C
10x1.25mm
59 N·m
(6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)
10x1.25mm
54 N·m
(5.5 kgf·m,
40 lbf·ft)10 x 1.25 mm
38 N·m
(3.9 kgf·m,
28 lbf·ft) 12x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m,
55 lbf·ft)
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m,
55 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft) B
A
A
14x1.5mm
93 N·m
(9.5 kgf·m,
69 lbf·ft)
16. Install the steering gearbox stiffener plate (A) andthe harness clip (B).
17. Install the stiffener plate (A) and the mounting bracket (B). Connect the exhaust mounting rubber
(C).
18. Connect the lower ball joint and the lower arm (see step 8 on page 16-21).
19. Lower the vehicle on the lift. 20. Install the transmission mount bracket (A), and
connect the ground cable (B).
21. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
22. Loosen and retighten the lower torque rod mounting bolt (A).
23. Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid (see page 13-5).
24. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
(cont’d)
Replace.Replace.
Replace.
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Manual TransmissionM/T Differential
6-Speed Manual Transmission
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General Troubleshooting
Information . 13-71
Component Location Index . 13-72
System Description . 13-73
Circuit Diagram . 13-74
Symptom Troubleshooting . 13-74
Reverse Lockout Solenoid Test . 13-77
Reverse Lockout Solenoid Disassembly/Reassembly . 13-77
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Special Tools
. 13-70
Component Location Index . 13-79
Symptom Troubleshooting Index . 13-80
Transmission Fluid Inspection and Replacement . 13-82
Back-up Light Switch Test . 13-83
Transmission Removal . 13-84
Transmission Installation . 13-91
Transmission Disassembly . 13-99
Reverse Shift Fork Clearance Inspection . 13-
Change Lever Clearance Inspection . 13-
Change Lever Assembly Disassembly/Reassembly . 13-
Shift Fork Clearance Inspection . 13-
Shift Fork Disassembly/Reassembly . 13-
Mainshaft Assembly Clearance Inspection . 13- ..........
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Mainshaft Disassembly . 13-
Mainshaft Inspection . 13-
Mainshaft Reassembly . 13-
Countershaft Assembly
Clearance Inspection . 13-
Countershaft Disassembly . 13-
Countershaft Inspection . 13-
Countershaft Reassembly . 13-
Synchro Sleeve and Hub Inspection and
Reassembly . 13-
Synchro Ring and Gear Inspection . 13-
Mainshaft Bearing and Oil Seal Replacement . 13-
Countershaft Bearing Replacement . 13-
Mainshaft Thrust Clearance Adjustment . 13-
Transmission Reassembly . 13-
Gearshift Mechanism Replacement . 13-
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Component Location Index . 13-
Differential Carrier, Final Driven
Gear Replacement . 13-
Carrier Bearing Replacement . 13-
Oil Seal Replacement . 13-
Differential Thrust Clearance Adjustment . 13-
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106
107
108 111
112
113
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121
127
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130
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Manual Transmission
Component Location Index
GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
TRANSMISSION FLUID BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH
TRANSMISSION
CHANGE LEVER ASSEMBLY COUNTERSHAFT ASSEMBLY
MAINSHAFT ASSEMBLY
SYNCHRO RING and GEAR SHIFT FORK
COUNTERSHAFT
CHANGE LEVER
SYNCHRO SLEEVE and HUB
REVERSE SHIFT FORK
DIFFERENTIAL
REVERSE IDLER GEAR
MAINSHAFT Replacement, page 13-138
Inspection and Replacement, page 13-82 Test, page 13-83
Removal, page 13-84
Installation, page 13-91
Disassembly, page 13-99
Reassembly, page 13-133
Disassembly/Reassembly, page 13-105 Clearance Inspection, page 13-117
Clearance Inspection, page 13-108
Inspection, page 13-127 Clearance Inspection, page 13-106
Disassembly/Reassembly, page 13-107
Disassembly, page 13-119
Inspection, page 13-120
Reassembly, page 13-121
Bearing Replacement,page 13-130
Clearance Inspection,
page 13-104
Inspection and Reassembly,page 13-127
Clearance Inspection,
page 13-104
Disassembly, page 13-111
Inspection, page 13-112
Reassembly, page 13-113
Bearing and Oil Seal Replacement, page 13-129
Thrust Clearance Adjustment, page 13-131
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Fluid Capacity
1.5 L (1.6 US qt) at fluid change
1.7 L (1.8 US qt) at overhaul
13-82Manual Transmission
Transmission Fluid Inspection and Replacement
A
C
B
C
44 N·m
(4.5 kgf·m,
33 lbf·ft)
A
39 N·m
(4.0 kgf·m,
29 lbf·ft)
B D
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is
securely supported.
2. Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B), check the condition of the MTF, and make sure
it is at the proper level (C).
3. If the MTF is dirty, remove the drain plug (A) and the sealing washer (B), and drain it.
4. Install the drain plug with a new sealing washer, and refill the transmission with MTF to the proper
level. Always use Acura Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF).
5. Install the filler plug (C) with a new sealing washer (D). 6. If the maintenance minder required to replace the
MTF, reset the maintenance minder (see page 3-4).
If it did not reset, go to step 7.
7. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3).
8. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
9. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the engine control module (ECM). If it does not
communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting
(see page 11-204).
10. Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
11. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES MENU with the HDS.
12. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
13. Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3, and reset the MTF life with the HDS.
Replace. Replace.
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Transmission Installation (cont’d)
10 x 1.25 mm
54 N·m
(5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
10x1.25mm
59 N·m
(6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)
10x1.25mm
38 N·m
(3.9 kgf·m, 28 lbf·ft)
A
B
C
12x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m,
55 lbf·ft) 12x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft)
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft) A
B A
14x1.5mm
93 N·m
(9.5 kgf·m,
69 lbf·ft)
A
12x1.25mm
64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
17. Install the stiffener plate (A) and the mounting bracket (B). Connect the exhaust mounting rubber
(C).
18. Connect the lower ball joint and the lower arm (see step 8 on page 16-21).
19. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
20. Install the transmission mount bracket (A), and connect the ground cable (B). 21. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
22. Loosen and retighten the lower torque rod
mounting bolt (A).
23. Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid (see page 13-82).
24. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
25. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).
26. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
Replace. Replace.
Replace.
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