Honda Civic. Manual — part 870

If the groove is within the standard, replace the select lever.

Standard: 15.00-15.10 mm (0.591-0.594 in.)

Fig. 93: Identifying Groove Of Change Lever
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CHANGE LEVER ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

NOTE:

If 5 minutes have passed after applying liquid gasket,
reapply it, and assemble the shift arm cover.

Prior to reassembling, clean all parts in solvent, dry
them, and apply grease to the contact surfaces as
shown.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

SHIFT FORK CLEARANCE INSPECTION

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

Fig. 94: Exploded View Of Change Lever Assembly &
Torque Specs.
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

NOTE:

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

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

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

Standard: 0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in.) Service Limit: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

Fig. 95: Identifying Shift Fork And Synchro Sleeve
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Measure the 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.

If one arm of the shift fork shows more wear than others, the fork may be
bent and needs to be replaced.

Standard: 7.4-7.6 mm (0.29-0.30 in.)

Fig. 96: Identifying Thickness Of Shift Fork Fingers
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2008 Honda Civic LX

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

3. Measure the clearance between the shift fork (A) and the shift arm (B). If the

clearance exceeds the service limit, go to step 4.

Standard: 0.2-0.5 mm (0.007-0.020 in.) Service Limit: 0.62 mm (0.024 in.)

Fig. 97: Identifying Shift Fork And Shift Arm
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Measure the width of the shift arm.

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

If the width is within the standard, replace the shift fork or reverse shift
piece.

Standard: 16.9-17.0 mm (0.665-0.669 in.)

Fig. 98: Identifying Width Of Shift Arm
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SHIFT FORK DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

NOTE:

Prior to reassembling, clean all the parts in solvent, dry
them, and apply manual transmission fluid (MTF) to all

2008 Honda Civic LX

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