Honda Civic. Manual — part 883

Fig. 173: Identifying Spring Washer, Washer And Ball Bearing
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3. Apply tape to the mainshaft (D) splines to protect the seal. Install the mainshaft

assembly and the countershaft (E) into the shift forks (F), and install them as an
assembly.

4. Install the reverse shift fork.

Fig. 174: Identifying Mainshaft, Countershaft & Torque Spec.
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5. Install the reverse idler gear (A) and the reverse gear shaft (B) by aligning the

mark (C) with the reverse gear shaft hole (D).

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 175: Identifying Reverse Idler Gear, Reverse Gear Shaft And Mark
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6. Select the proper size 72 mm shim (A) according to the measurements made

during the Mainshaft Thrust Clearance Adjustment (see MAINSHAFT
THRUST CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT ). Install the oil gutter plate (B),
the oil guide plate M, and the 72 mm shim into the transmission housing (C).

Fig. 176: Identifying Oil Gutter Plate And Transmission Housing
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7. Clean any dirt and oil from the transmission housing sealing surface.
8. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08718-0001, evenly to the mating surface of the

transmission housing and the clutch housing. Install the component within 5
minutes of applying the liquid gasket.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

9. Install the three 14 x 20 mm dowel pins (A).

NOTE:

If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the
component must be installed within 4 minutes.

If too much time has passed after applying the
liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and
residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.

Fig. 177: Applying Liquid Gasket To Mating Surface
Of Transmission Housing And Clutch Housing
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2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 178: Identifying Dowel Pins w/Torque Spec.
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10. Place the transmission housing over the clutch housing, being careful to line up

the shafts.

11. Lower the transmission housing the rest of the way as you expand the 72 mm

snap ring (B). Release the snap ring so it seats in the groove of the countershaft
bearing.

12. Make sure the 72 mm snap ring is securely seated in the groove of the

countershaft bearing.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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