Honda Civic. Manual — part 858

Fig. 16: Identifying Roller And Select Lock Return Spring
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

10. Install the components in the reverse order of removal.
11. Clean any the dirt and oil from the sealing surface.
12. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08718-0001 evenly to the transmission housing

mating surface of the reverse lockout solenoid. Install the component within 5
minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

13. Install the reverse lockout solenoid.

NOTE:

If apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the
component must be installed within 4 minutes.

If too much time has passed after applying the
liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and
residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (6-Speed)(Except Hybrid) - Civic

Fig. 17: Identifying Reverse Lockout Solenoid And Bolts
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

14. Install the cable bracket and shift cables (see step 37 ).
15. Connect the reverse lockout solenoid connector, back-up light switch

connector, and output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (see step
39 ).

16. Install the battery base (see step 41 ).
17. Install the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT

INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).

18. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals. Connect the

positive cable to the battery, then connect the negative cable, and apply
multipurpose grease to prevent corrosion.

19. Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system or the navigation system (if

equipped), then enter the audio presets. Set the clock (on vehicles without
navigation).

20. Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE

POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

Symptom

Probable cause

Diagnostic procedure

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (6-Speed)(Except Hybrid) - Civic

(s)

Hard to shift
into 1st gear

1. 1st synchro

ring
defective.

2. 1st/2nd

synchro
sleeve and
hub
defective.

3. 1st gear

defective.

4. Change lever

assembly
defective.

Check the 1st synchro ring (see
SYNCHRO RING AND GEAR
INSPECTION ).

Check the 1st/2nd synchro sleeve and
hub (see SYNCHRO SLEEVE AND
HUB INSPECTION AND
REASSEMBLY ).

Check 1st gear (see SYNCHRO RING
AND GEAR INSPECTION ).

Check the change lever assembly (see
CHANGE LEVER ASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).

Hard to shift
into 2nd gear

1. 2nd synchro

ring
defective.

2. 1st/2nd

synchro
sleeve and
hub
defective.

3. 2nd gear

defective.

4. Change lever

assembly
defective.

Check the 2nd synchro ring (see
SYNCHRO RING AND GEAR
INSPECTION ).

Check the 1st/2nd synchro sleeve and
hub (see SYNCHRO SLEEVE AND
HUB INSPECTION AND
REASSEMBLY ).

Check 2nd gear (see SYNCHRO RING
AND GEAR INSPECTION ).

Check the change lever assembly (see
CHANGE LEVER ASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).

1. 3rd synchro

ring
defective.

2. 3rd/4th

synchro
sleeve and

Check the 3rd synchro ring (see
SYNCHRO RING AND GEAR
INSPECTION ).

Check the 3rd/4th synchro sleeve and
hub (see SYNCHRO SLEEVE AND

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (6-Speed)(Except Hybrid) - Civic

Hard to shift
into 3rd gear

hub
defective.

3. 3rd gear

defective.

4. Change lever

assembly
defective.

HUB INSPECTION AND
REASSEMBLY ).

Check 3rd gear (see SYNCHRO RING
AND GEAR INSPECTION ).

Check the change lever assembly (see
CHANGE LEVER ASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).

Hard to shift
into 4th gear

1. 4th synchro

ring
defective.

2. 3rd/4th

synchro
sleeve and
hub
defective.

3. 4th gear

defective.

4. Change lever

assembly
defective.

Check the 4th synchro ring (see
SYNCHRO RING AND GEAR
INSPECTION ).

Check the 3rd/4th synchro sleeve and
hub (see SYNCHRO SLEEVE AND
HUB INSPECTION AND
REASSEMBLY ).

Check 4th gear (see SYNCHRO RING
AND GEAR INSPECTION ).

Check the change lever assembly (see
CHANGE LEVER ASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).

Hard to shift
into 5th gear

1. 5th synchro

ring
defective.

2. 5th/6th

synchro
sleeve
defective.

3. 5th gear

defective.

4. Change lever

assembly
defective.

Check the 5th synchro ring (see
SYNCHRO RING AND GEAR
INSPECTION ).

Check the 5th/6th synchro sleeve and
hub (see SYNCHRO SLEEVE AND
HUB INSPECTION AND
REASSEMBLY ).

Check 5th gear (see SYNCHRO RING
AND GEAR INSPECTION ).

Check the change lever assembly (see
CHANGE LEVER ASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).

1. 6th synchro

Check the 6th synchro ring (see

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (6-Speed)(Except Hybrid) - Civic