Honda Civic. Manual — part 876

Fig. 135: Identifying 4th Gear, Steel Blocks, Press, Attachment And
Countershaft
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6. Support 2nd gear (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an

attachment (D) to press the countershaft (E) out of 3rd gear.

Fig. 136: Identifying 2nd Gear, Steel Blocks, Press And Attachment
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COUNTERSHAFT INSPECTION

1. Inspect the gear and bearing contact areas for wear and damage, then measure

the countershaft at points A, B, and C. If any part of the countershaft is less
than the service limit, replace it.

Standard:

A Ball Bearing Contact Area (Transmission Housing Side):

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

30.020-30.033 mm (1.1819-1.1824 in.)

B Distance Collar Contact Area:

39.937-39.950 mm (1.5723-1.5728 in.)

C Needle Bearing Contact Area (Clutch Housing Side):

35.000-35.015 mm (1.3780-1.3785 in.)

Service Limit:

A: 29.97 mm (1.180 in.)

B: 39.883 mm (1.5702 in.)

C: 34.95 mm (1.3760 in.)

Fig. 137: Inspecting Gear And Bearing Contact Areas
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2. Inspect the runout by supporting both ends of the countershaft. Then rotate the

countershaft two complete turns while measuring with a dial gauge. If the
runout is more than the service limit, replace the countershaft.

Standard: 0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max.

Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 138: Inspecting Runout
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COUNTERSHAFT REASSEMBLY

Exploded View

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 139: Exploded View Of Countershaft w/Torque Spec.
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Special Tools Required

Driver, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100

Attachment, 30 mm I.D. 07746-0030300

1. Clean all parts in solvent, dry them, and apply manual transmission fluid

(MTF) to all contact surfaces.

2. Install the distance collar and needle bearing onto the countershaft.

NOTE:

Refer to the EXPLODED VIEW, as needed, during this
procedure.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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