Honda Civic. Manual — part 852

Fig. 156: Identifying Gearshift Mechanism (With Torque Specifications)
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M/T DIFFERENTIAL

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 157: Identifying M/T Differential Component Location Index
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BACKLASH INSPECTION

1. Place the differential assembly on V-blocks (A), and install the intermediate

shaft (B) and the left driveshaft (C).

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 158: Placing Differential Assembly On V-Blocks
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2. Measure backlash of both pinion gears (D) with a dial indicator (E). If the

backlash is not within the standard, replace the differential carrier.

Standard (New): 0.05-0.15 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)

DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER, FINAL DRIVEN GEAR REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the bolts (left-hand threads) in a crisscross pattern in several steps,

then remove the final driven gear (A) from the differential carrier (B).

Fig. 159: Identifying Driven Gear From Differential Carrier (With Torque
Specifications)
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2. Install the final driven gear with the chamfer on the inside diameter facing the

carrier. Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

CARRIER BEARING REPLACEMENT

Special Tool Required

Driver, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100

1. Check the carrier bearings for wear and rough rotation. If they rotate smoothly

and their rollers show no signs of wear, the bearings are OK.

2. Remove the carrier bearings (A) with a commercially available bearing puller

(B).

Fig. 160: Identifying Special Tool
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2008 Honda Civic LX

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