Honda Civic. Manual — part 828

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

Hard to shift
into reverse

1. Reverse shift fork
defective.

Check the reverse shift fork (see
REVERSE SHIFT FORK
CLEARANCE INSPECTION ).

2. Reverse idler gear
defective.

Check the reverse idler gear (see
REVERSE SHIFT FORK
CLEARANCE INSPECTION ).

3. Reverse gear
defective.

Check reverse gear.

4. Change lever
assembly defective.
5. Reverse lockout
system defective.

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

Check the reverse lockout system.

Noise from
the
transmission

1. Low transmission
fluid level.
2. Worn or damaged
transmission gears.

Check the transmission fluid level (see
TRANSMISSION FLUID
INSPECTION AND
REPLACEMENT ).

3. Worn or damaged
transmission
bearings.

Check the transmission gears.

Check the transmission bearings.

Shift lever
does not
operate
smoothly

1. Shift cable
defective.

Check the change wires.

2. Joint in shift
cable and
transmission or
body.

Check joint in the change wires (see
GEARSHIFT MECHANISM
REPLACEMENT ).

Transmission
jumps out of
gear

1. Detent ball
springs defective.

Check the detent ball springs.

2. Worn synchro
teeth.

Check the synchro teeth.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT

1. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
2. Remove the filler plug (A) and washer (B), check the condition of the fluid,

and make sure it is at the proper level (C).

Fig. 5: Identifying Filler Plug And Washer
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. If the fluid is dirty, remove the drain plug (A), and drain it.

Fig. 6: Identifying Drain Plug (With Torque Specifications)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Install the drain plug with a new washer, and refill the transmission fluid to the

proper level.

Fluid Capacity

1.4 L (1.5 US qt) at fluid change

1.6 L (1.7 US qt) at overhaul

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using engine oil can
cause stiffer shifting because it does not contain the proper additives.

5. Install the filler plug (B) with a new washer.
6. If the maintenance minder required to replace the fluid, reset the maintenance

minder (see MAINTENANCE MINDER ). If it did not, select BODY
ELECTRICAL, GAUGES, ADJUSTMENT, MAINTENANCE MINDER,
RESET, MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 with the HDS.

BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH TEST

1. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector (A).

Fig. 7: Identifying Back-Up Light Switch Connector (With Torque
Specifications)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Check for continuity between the back-up light switch 2P connector terminals

No. 1 and No. 2. There should be continuity when the change lever is only in
reverse.

3. If necessary, replace the back-up light switch. Install the new washer and back-

up light switch on the transmission housing.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL

Special Tools Required

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

1.8 Support eyelet 07AAK-SNAA400

1.8 Support bolt 07AAK-SNAA500

Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T-12566 *

Subframe adapter VSB02C000016 *

2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025 *

* These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment
program.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio unit and or the navigation

system, then write down the audio presets.

2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive

cable.

3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the cowl cover and under-cowl panel (see FRONT GRILLE

COVER REPLACEMENT ).

5. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ).
6. Remove the harness clips (A) and the intake air duct (B), then remove the

battery base (C) with the coolant reservoir (D).

Fig. 8: Identifying Harness Clips And Intake Air Duct

NOTE:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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