Honda Civic. Manual — part 839

Fig. 73: Identifying Select Lever From Shift Arm Cover (With Torque
Specifications)
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9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig. 74: Installing Oil Seal
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SHIFT ARM CLEARANCE INSPECTION

1. Measure clearance between the shift arm (A) and shift piece (B) with a feeler

gauge (C). If the clearance exceeds the service limit, go to step 2.

Standard: 0.20-0.61 mm (0.008-0.024 in.)

Service Limit: 0.7 mm (0.028 in.)

NOTE:

Install the oil seal (A) using the attachment, 24 x 26 mm
(B) and driver (C).

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (SPFM) 5-Speed) - Civic

Fig. 75: Measuring Clearance Between Shift Arm And Shift Piece
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2. Measure groove of the shift piece.

If the groove is not within the standard, replace the shift piece.

If the groove is within the standard, replace the shift arm.

Standard: 16.00-16.20 mm (0.630-0.638 in.)

Fig. 76: Identifying Groove Of Shift Piece
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SHIFT FORK CLEARANCE INSPECTION

1. Measure clearance between each shift fork (A) and its matching synchro sleeve

(B). If the clearance exceeds the service limit, go to step 2.

NOTE:

The synchro sleeve and synchro hub should be replaced as
a set.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (SPFM) 5-Speed) - Civic

Standard: 0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in.)

Service Limit: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

Fig. 77: Measuring Clearance Between Shift Fork And Matching Synchro
Sleeve
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2. Measure thickness of the shift fork fingers.

If the thickness is not within the standard, replace the shift fork.

If the thickness is within the standard, replace the synchro sleeve and
synchro hub as a set.

Standard:

1st/2nd shift fork: 6.7-6.9 mm (0.26-0.27 in.)

3rd/4th, 5th shift fork: 7.4-7.6 mm (0.29-0.30 in.)

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (SPFM) 5-Speed) - Civic

Fig. 78: Identifying Thickness Of Shift Fork Fingers
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3. Measure clearance between the shift fork (A) and the shift piece (B). If the

clearance exceeds the standard, go to step 4.

Standard: 0.2-0.5 mm (0.008-0.020 in.)

Fig. 79: Measuring Clearance Between Shift Fork And Shift Piece
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4. Measure width of the shift piece.

If the width is not within the standard, replace the shift piece.

If the width is within the standard, replace the shift fork.

Standard: 15.9-16.0 mm (0.626-0.630 in.)

Fig. 80: Identifying Width Of Shift Piece
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2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (SPFM) 5-Speed) - Civic