Honda Civic. Manual — part 844

Fig. 107: Supporting Ball Bearing On Steel Blocks
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4. Remove the 32 mm shim and distance collar.
5. Support 4th gear (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an

attachment (D) to press the countershaft (E) out of 5th gear.

Fig. 108: Supporting 4th Gear On Steel Blocks
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6. Support 2nd gear (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an

attachment (D) to press the countershaft (E) out of 3rd gear.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 109: Supporting 2nd Gear On Steel Blocks
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7. Support 1st gear (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an

attachment (D) to press the countershaft (E) out of the 1st/2nd synchro hub.

Fig. 110: Supporting 1st Gear On Steel Blocks
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COUNTERSHAFT INSPECTION

1. Inspect the gear and bearing contact areas for wear and damage, then measure

countershaft at points A, B, and C. If any part of the countershaft is less than
the service limit, replace it.

Standard:

A. Ball Bearing Contact Area (Transmission Housing Side): 26.020-

26.033 mm (1.0244-1.0249 in.)

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

B. Distance Collar Contact Area: 38.987-39.000 mm (1.5349-1.5354 in.)
C. Needle Bearing Contact Area (Clutch Housing Side): 34.000-34.015

mm (1.3386-1.3392 in.)

Service Limit:

A. 25.97 mm (1.022 in.)

B. 38.94 mm (1.533 in.)
C. 33.95 mm (1.337 in.)

Fig. 111: Identifying Countershaft
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2. Inspect the runout by supporting both ends of the countershaft. Rotate the

countershaft two complete turns while measuring with a dial gauge. If the
runout is more than the service limit, replace the countershaft.

Standard: 0.02 mm (0.001 in.). max

Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 112: Checking Countershaft Runout
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COUNTERSHAFT REASSEMBLY

Exploded View

Fig. 113: Exploded View Of Countershaft Assembly (With Torque
Specifications)
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Special Tools Required

Driver, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100

Attachment, 30 mm I.D. 07746-0030300

2008 Honda Civic LX

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