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Idler Gear Shaft Bearing Replacement

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Special Tools Required 

  1. Heating the transmission housing to about 212°F (100°C) using a heat gun (A). Do not heat the transmission housing more than 212°F (100°C).
    Fig 1: Heating Transmission Housing To About 212°F (100°C) Using Heat Gun
    G08066719Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Remove the idler gear shaft bearing from the transmission housing using the 22 mm bearing remover shaft, the remover handle, and the slide hammer.
    Fig 2: Removing Idler Gear Shaft Bearing Using Bearing Remover Shaft, Remover Handle And Slide Hammer
    G08066720Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install a new bearing until it bottoms in the transmission housing using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 37 x 40 mm bearing driver attachment.
    Fig 3: Installing Bearing In Transmission Housing Using Driver Handle And Bearing Driver Attachment
    G08066721Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.


Special Tools Required 

  1. Remove the idler gear shaft bearing from the torque converter housing using the 25- 40 mm adjustable bearing puller, the bearing remover shaft, and the slide hammer.
    Fig 1: Removing Idler Gear Shaft Bearing Using Bearing Puller, Bearing Remover Shaft And Slide Hammer
    G08066741Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Check the ATF guide plate (A), and replace it if it is damaged.
    Fig 2: Identifying ATF Guide Plate And Bearing In Torque Converter Housing
    G08066742Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install a new bearing (B) in the torque converter housing.
  4. Drive the bearing until it bottoms into the torque converter housing using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 52 x 55 mm bearing driver attachment.
    Fig 3: Driving Bearing Into Torque Converter Housing Using Driver Handle And Bearing Driver Attachment
    G08066743Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.