Countershaft Assembly Clearance Inspection

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Measure the clearance between 1st gear (A) and the distance collar (B) with a feeler gauge (C).
- If the clearance exceeds the service limit, go to step 2.
- If the clearance is within the service limit, go to step 4.
  Standard: 0.03-0.12 mm (0.001-0.005 in.)
  
  Service Limit: 0.24 mm (0.009 in.)
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Clearance Between 1st Gear & Distance Collar With Feeler Gauge
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Measure the length of the 1st gear distance collar as shown below.
- If the length is not within the standard, replace the 1st gear distance collar.
- If the length is within the standard, go to step 3.
  Standard: 26.53-26.58 mm (1.044-1.046 in.)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Length Of 1st Gear Distance
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Measure the thickness of 1st gear.
- If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace 1st gear.
- If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the 1st/2nd synchro hub and reverse gear as a set.
  Standard: 27.42-27.47 mm (1.080-1.081 in.)
  
  Service Limit: 27.39 mm (1.078 in.)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying 1st Gear Dimension
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Measure the clearance between 2nd gear (A) and 3rd gear (B) with a feeler gauge (C). If the clearance is more than the service limit, go to step 5.
Standard: 0.04-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 in.)

Service Limit: 0.24 mm (0.009 in.)

Fig 4: Measuring Clearance Between 2nd Gear & 3rd Gear With Feeler Gauge
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Measure the length of the distance collar.
- If the length is not within the standard, replace the distance collar.
- If the length is within the standard, go to step 6.
  Standard: 27.53-27.56 mm (1.084-1.085 in.)
  
  Service Limit: 27.51 mm (1.083 in.)
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Length Of Distance Collar
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Measure the thickness of 2nd gear.
- If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace 2nd gear.
- If the thickness is within the service limit, replace the 1st/2nd synchro hub and reverse gear as a set.
  Standard: 27.41-27.46 mm (1.079-1.081 in.)
  
  Service Limit: 27.36 mm (1.077 in.)
  
  Fig 6: Identifying 2nd Gear Dimension
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.