Honda Civic. Manual — part 846

Fig. 121: Measuring Clearance Between Bearing
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16. If the clearance is more than the standard, select a new shim from the following

table. If the clearance measured in step 15 is within the standard, replace only
the new ball bearing.

SHIM SPECIFICATION 32 MM

Part Number

Thickness

A 23971-RPF-000 1.56 mm (0.061 in.)

B 23972-RPF-000 1.60 mm (0.063 in.)
C 23973-RPF-000 1.64 mm (0.065 in.)

D 23974-RPF-000 1.68 mm (0.066 in.)

E 23975-RPF-000 1.72 mm (0.068 in.)

F 23976-RPF-000 1.76 mm (0.069 in.)

G 23977-RPF-000 1.80 mm (0.071 in.)
H 23978-RPF-000 1.84 mm (0.072 in.)

J 23979-RPF-000 1.88 mm (0.074 in.)

K 23980-RPF-000 1.92 mm (0.076 in.)

L 23981 -RPF-000 1.96 mm (0.077 in.)

M 23982-RPF-000 2.00 mm (0.079 in.)

N 23983-RPF-000 2.04 mm (0.080 in.)

P 23984-RPF-000 2.08 mm (0.082 in.)

Q 23985-RPF-000 2.12 mm (0.083 in.)

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17. Support ball bearing (A) on steel blocks (B), then use a press (C) and an

attachment (D) to press the countershaft out of the ball bearing.

Fig. 122: Supporting Ball Bearing On Steel Blocks
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18. If necessary, install the 32 mm shim selected in step 16.
19. Install the new ball bearing (A) using the 40 mm I.D. driver (B), 30 mm I.D.

attachment (C), and a press, then recheck the clearance.

R 23986-RPF-000 2.16 mm (0.085 in.)

S 23987-RPF-000 2.20 mm (0.087 in.)

T 23988-RPF-000 2.24 mm (0.088 in.)

U 23989-RPF-000 2.28 mm (0.090 in.)
V 23990-RPF-000 2.32 mm (0.091 in.)

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Fig. 123: Installing Ball Bearing
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20. Securely clamp the countershaft assembly in a bench vise with wood blocks

(A).

Fig. 124: Securing Clamp Countershaft Assembly In Bench Vise (With
Torque Specifications)
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21. Tighten the new special bolt (B) (left-hand threads).

SYNCHRO SLEEVE AND HUB INSPECTION AND REASSEMBLY

1. Inspect gear teeth on all synchro hubs and synchro sleeves for rounded off

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

corners, which indicate wear.

2. Install each synchro hub (A) in its mating synchro sleeve (B), and check for

free movement. Make sure to match the three sets of longer teeth (C) (120
degrees apart) on the synchro sleeve with the three sets of deeper grooves (D)
in the synchro hub.

Fig. 125: Inspecting Gear Teeth On Synchro Hubs And Synchro Sleeves

NOTE:

Do not install the synchro sleeve with its longer
teeth in the synchro hub slots (E) because it will
damage the spring ring.

If replacement is required, always replace the
synchro sleeve and synchro hub as a set.

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