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Clutch Pedal Cover Replacement
A
B
C
A
B
C A
B B
NOTE: This procedure is for models equipped with a
metal clutch pedal plate model.
1. Cover the carpet under the clutch pedal to pr event
metal shavings from getting on the carpet.
2. Center-punch each of the rivets (A), and drill their heads off with a 3 mm (0.12 in.) drill bit (B).
NOTE: Do not drill the clutch pedal pad (C).
3. Remove the clutch pedal plate (A) and the clutch pedal cover (B) from the clutch pedal pad (C). 4. Set the clutch pedal cover to the clutch pedal plate.
5. Install the clutch pedal plate (A) with the rivets (B)
firmly.
6. Using your hand, make sure the clutch pedal cover is firmly fastened to the pedal.
7. Check the clutch pedal height (see page 12-8).
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6-Speed Manual Transmission . 13-69
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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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Special Tools
07GAJ-PG20110
Catch Adapter 1
07GAJ-PG20130 Base Adapter 1
07JAD-PL90100 Oil Seal Driver, 65 mm 1
07NAD-P20A100 Oil Seal Driver Attachment 1
07736-A01000B Adjustable Bearing Puller, 20 40 mm 1
07746-0010300 Bearing Driver Attachment, 42 x 47 mm 1
07746-0030100 Inner Driver Handle, 40 mm 1
07746-0030300 Inner Bearing Driver Attachment, 30 mm 1
07749-0010000 Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 1
: Part of Mainshaft Inspection Tool Set, 07GAJ-PG 20102.
: Must be used with commercially available 3/8’’-16 UNF Slide Hammer.
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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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13-4
Manual Transmission
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Hard to shift into 1st gear Check and/or replace the MTF (see page 13-5).
Check the clutch (see page 12-19).
Check the 1st synchro ring and 1st gear (see page 13-50).
Check the 1st/2nd synchro sleeve and hub (see page 13-50).
Check the change lever assembly (see page 13-28).
Hard to shift into 2nd gear Check and/or replace the MTF (see page 13-5). Check the 2nd synchro ring and 2nd gear (see page 13-50).
Check the 1st/2nd synchro sleeve and hub (see page 13-50).
Check the change lever assembly (see page 13-28).
Hard to shift into 3rd gear Check and/or replace the MTF (see page 13-5). Check the 3rd synchro ring and 3rd gear (see page 13-50).
Check the 3rd/4th synchro sleeve and hub (see page 13-50).
Check the change lever assembly (see page 13-28).
Hard to shift into 4th gear Check and/or replace the MTF (see page 13-5). Check the 4th synchro ring and 4th gear (see page 13-50).
Check the 3rd/4th synchro sleeve and hub (see page 13-50).
Check the change lever assembly (see page 13-28).
Hard to shift into 5th gear Check and/or replace the MTF (see page 13-5). Check the 5th synchro ring and 5th gear (see page 13-50).
Check the 5th synchro sleeve and hub (see page 13-50).
Check the change lever assembly (see page 13-28).
Hard to shift into reverse Check and/or replace the MTF (see page 13-5). Check the clutch (see page 12-19).
Check the reverse shift fork and the reverse idler gear (see page 13-27).
Check reverse gear.
Check the change lever assembly (see page 13-28).
Noise from the transmission Check and/or replace the MTF (see page 13-5). Check the transmission gears.
Check the transmission bearings.
Check the differential carrier, the final driven gear, and the carrier bearings.
Shift lever does not operate
smoothly Check and/or replace the MTF (see page 13-5).
Check the shift cable and their joints (see page 13-61).
Check the shift lever
housing with the shift lever shaft.
Transmission jumps out of gear Check and/or replace the MTF (see page 13-5). Check the detent ball springs.
Check the teeth of the synchro rings and gears (see page 13-50).
Check for bent, deform, or damage of the shift forks.
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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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