Honda Civic. Manual — part 838

(B) with a feeler gauge (C). If the clearance is more than the service limit, go
to step 2.

Standard: 0.20-0.60 mm (0.007-0.024 in.)

Service Limit: 1.2 mm (0.047 in.)

Fig. 67: Measuring Clearance Between Reverse Idler Gear And Reverse
Shift Fork
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2. Measure width of the reverse shift fork.

If the width is not within the standard, replace the reverse shift fork.

If the width is within the standard, replace the reverse idler gear.

Standard: 14.7-14.9 mm (0.579-0.587 in.)

Fig. 68: Identifying Width Of Reverse Shift Fork
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CHANGE LEVER ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Exploded View

Prior to reassembling, clean all the parts in solvent, dry them, and apply MTF to
any contact surface.

Fig. 69: Exploded View Of Change Lever Assembly (With Torque
Specifications)
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Special Tools Required

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Attachment, 24 x 26 mm 07746-0010700

Driver 07749-0010000

1. Remove the breather cap (A), detent bolt (B), washer (C), spring (D), and steel

ball (E). Remove the detent bolt (F).

Fig. 70: Identifying Breather Cap, Detent Bolt And Washer (With Torque
Specifications)
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2. Remove the special bolt (A) and spring washer (B).

Fig. 71: Identifying Bolt And Spring Washer (With Torque Specifications)
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2008 Honda Civic LX

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

3. Remove the shift lever (C) and shift arm (D) from the shift arm cover (E).
4. Remove the oil seal (F).
5. Remove the spring pin (A) from the select lever (B).

Fig. 72: Identifying Shift Lever And Shift Arm From Shift Arm Cover
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6. Remove the select lever from the shift arm cover (C), then remove the shift

piece (D) and the interlock (E).

7. Remove the oil seal (F).
8. Remove the reverse lock cam (A).

NOTE:

Install the spring pin into the interlock with the groove
of the spring pin at the angle shown.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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