Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 884

Fig. 98: Installing The NEW Ball Bearing

22. Securely clamp the countershaft assembly in a bench vise with wood blocks (A).

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Fig. 99: Clamping The Countershaft Assembly In A Bench Vise With Wood Blocks

23. Tighten the new special bolt (B) (left-hand threads).

SYNCHRO SLEEVE & HUB INSPECTION & REASSEMBLY

1. Inspect gear teeth on all synchro hubs and synchro sleeves for wear (rounded off corners).

2. Install each synchro hub (A) in its mating synchro sleeve (B), and check for free movement. Be sure to

match the three sets of longer teeth (C) (120 degrees apart) on the synchro sleeve with the three sets of
deeper grooves (D) in the synchro hub. Do not install the synchro sleeve with its longer teeth in the

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1st/2nd synchro hub slots (E) because it will damage the spring ring.

Fig. 100: Installing Each Synchro Hub In Its Mating Synchro Sleeve

NOTE:

If replacement is required, always replace the synchro sleeve and synchro hub
as a set.

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Fig. 101: Matching The Three Sets Of Longer Teeth On The Synchro Sleeve With The Three Sets Of
Deeper Grooves In The Synchro Hub

SYNCHRO RING & GEAR INSPECTION

1. Inspect the inside of each synchro ring (A) for wear. Inspect the teeth (B) on each synchro ring for wear

(rounded off).

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