Honda Civic. Manual — part 837

Fig. 59: Identifying Drain Plug And Filler Plug
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7. Remove the 8 mm flange bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps.

Fig. 60: Identifying Flange Bolts In Crisscross Pattern
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8. Remove the 32 mm sealing cap (A). A,

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

Fig. 61: Identifying Sealing Cap
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9. Expand the 69 mm snap ring (B) on the countershaft ball bearing, and remove

it from the groove using a pair of snap ring pliers.

10. Remove the transmission housing (C) and the two 14 x 20 mm dowel pins (D).
11. Remove the reverse shift fork.

Fig. 62: Identifying Reverse Shift Fork
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12. Remove the reverse idler gear (A) and reverse gear shaft (B).

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Fig. 63: Identifying Reverse Idler Gear And Reverse Gear Shaft
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13. Apply tape to the mainshaft splines to protect the seal, then remove the

mainshaft assembly (A) and countershaft assembly (B) with the shift forks (C)
from the clutch housing (D).

Fig. 64: Identifying Area For Applying Tape To Mainshaft Splines To
Protect Seal
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14. Remove the 36 mm spring washer (E) and 26 mm washer (F).

2008 Honda Civic LX

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

15. Remove the differential assembly (A) and magnet (B).

Fig. 65: Identifying Spring Washer
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16. Remove the oil gutter plate (A), 52 x 62 mm shim (B), and oil guide plate M.

Fig. 66: Identifying Oil Gutter Plate
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REVERSE SHIFT FORK CLEARANCE INSPECTION

1. Measure clearance between the reverse idler gear (A) and the reverse shift fork

2008 Honda Civic LX

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