Countershaft Inspection

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Inspect the oil passage, gear and bearing contact areas for wear and damage, then measure the countershaft at points A, B, and C. If any part of the countershaft is less than the service limit, replace it.
Standard:
1. Ball Bearing Contact Area
  (Transmission Housing Side): 26.020-26.033 mm (1.02441-1.02492 in)
2. 1st Gear Distance Collar Contact Area: 38.987-39.000 mm (1.53492-1.53543 in)
3. Needle Bearing Contact Area (Clutch Housing Side): 34.000-34.015 mm (1.33858-1.33917 in)
Service Limit:
1. 25.970 mm (1.02244 in)
2. 38.940 mm (1.53307 in)
3. 33.950 mm (1.33661 in)
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Countershaft Inspection Areas
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Inspect the runout by supporting both ends of the countershaft. Then rotate the countershaft two complete turns while measuring with a dial gauge. If the runout exceeds the service limit, replace the countershaft.
Standard: 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) max.

Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

Fig 2: Inspecting Countershaft Runout Using Dial Indicator
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.