Honda Civic. Manual — part 300

Fig. 515: Measuring Backlash Of Pinion Gears
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2. Measure the backlash of the pinion gears (B) using a dial indicator (C).

Standard: 0.05-0.15 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)

3. If the backlash is out of standard, replace the differential carrier (see

DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER AND FINAL DRIVEN GEAR
REPLACEMENT ).

DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER AND FINAL DRIVEN GEAR REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the final driven gear (A) from the differential carrier (B). The final

driven gear bolts have left-hand threads.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 516: Identifying Final Driven Gear, Differential Carrier & Bolts
w/Torque Specification
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2. Install a new final driven gear on the differential carrier in the direction shown.

Tighten the bolts to 101 N.m (10.3 kgf.m, 74.5 lbf.ft) in a crisscross pattern in
two or more steps.

CARRIER BEARING REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required

Driver, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100

1. Place a collar (A) on the differential carrier, and remove the carrier bearing (B)

using the commercially available bearing puller (C).

NOTE:

Check the bearing for wear and rough rotation. If the
bearing is OK, removal is not necessary.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 517: Removing Carrier Bearing
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2. Install a new bearing using the 40 mm I.D. driver and a press. Press the bearing

on until it bottoms.

Fig. 518: Pressing Bearing
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OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required

Driver 07749-0010000

Oil seal driver attachment 07JAD-PH80101

1. Remove the oil seal from the transmission housing.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 519: Identifying Oil Seal From Transmission Housing
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2. Remove the oil seal from the torque converter housing.

Fig. 520: Identifying Oil Seal From Torque Converter Housing
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3. Install a new oil seal flush with the transmission housing using the driver and

the oil seal driver attachment.

2008 Honda Civic LX

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