Honda Civic. Manual — part 275

Fig. 380: Identifying Reverse Idler Gear Shaft, Needle Bearing And O-
Rings
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2. Assemble new O-rings and needle bearing on the reverse idler gear shaft, then

install the reverse idler gear shaft in the reverse idler gear shaft holder (D).
Align the D-shaped (E) cutout of the shaft with the D-shaped area (F) of the
holder.

3. Install the reverse idler gear in the transmission housing in the direction shown.

Fig. 381: Installing Reverse Idler Gear
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4. Install the reverse idler gear shaft/holder assembly in the reverse idler gear.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 382: Identifying Reverse Idler Gear Shaft/Holder Assembly & Bolts
w/Torque Specification
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5. Secure the holder with the bolts.

IDLER GEAR SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. Remove the snap ring (A), the cotter retainer (B), and the cotters (C) from the

idler gear shaft (D), then remove the idler gear shaft. Do not distort the snap
ring.

Fig. 383: Identifying Snap Ring, Cotter Retainer, Cotters And Idler Gear
Shaft

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Check the snap ring and the cotter retainer for wear and damage. Replace the

snap ring and/or the cotter retainer if the snap ring or the cotter retainer is
worn, distorted, or damaged.

3. Install the idler gear shaft in the idler gear shaft bearing.
4. Install the cotters and the cotter retainer, and secure the idler gear shaft with the

snap ring.

VALVE BODY

VALVE BODY AND ATF STRAINER REMOVAL

1. Remove the ATF feed pipe (A) from the regulator valve body (B).

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 384: Disassembling Valve Body And ATF Strainer
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2. Remove the ATF feed pipes (C) (D) from the servo body (E).
3. Remove the ATF strainer (F) (two bolts).
4. Unhook the detent spring (G) from the detent arm (H), and remove the selector

control shaft (I).

5. Remove the regulator valve body (10 bolts).
6. Remove the stator shaft (J) and the stator shaft stop (K), then remove the

regulator separator plate (L) and the two dowel pins (M).

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Civic (Except Hybrid)