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Transmission Reassembly

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NOTE: Prior to reassembly, clean all the parts in solvent, dry them, and apply MTF to any contact surfaces.
  1. Install the magnet (A) and differential assembly (B).
    NOTE: Clean the magnet any time the transmission is disassembled.
    Fig 1: Identifying Magnet & Differential Assembly
    G05953470Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the 8 mm spring washer (A) and the 8 mm special bolt (B).
    Fig 2: Spring Washer, Special Bolt, Spring Washer, Washer & Ball Bearing With Torque Specifications
    G05953471Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the 36 mm spring washer (C) and the 26 mm washer (D) over the ball bearing (E). Note the installation direction of the spring washer.
  4. Tape the mainshaft splines (F) with vinyl tape to protect the seal. Install the mainshaft and the countershaft (G) into the shift forks (H), and install them as an assembly.
  5. Install the reverse lock cam.
    Fig 3: Reverse Lock Cam & Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05953472Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the reverse shift fork.
    Fig 4: Reverse Shift Fork & Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05953473Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the reverse idler gear (A) and the reverse gear shaft (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Reverse Idler Gear & Reverse Gear Shaft
    G05953474Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Select the proper size 72 mm shim (A) according to the measurements made during MAINSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT  . Install the oil gutter plate (B), oil guide plate M, and the 72 mm shim into the transmission housing (C).
    Fig 6: Identifying Shim, Oil Gutter Plate, Oil Guide Plate & Transmission Housing
    G05953475Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Clean any dirt or oil from the transmission housing sealing surface.
  10. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009) evenly to the clutch housing mating surface of the transmission housing. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
    NOTE:
    • If you use liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
    • If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
      Fig 7: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area
      G05953476Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the two 14x20 mm dowel pins (A).
    Fig 8: 5th Shift Fork, Dowel Pins & Snap Ring With Torque Specifications
    G05953477Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Make sure the finger (B) of the tapered cone ring contacts the 5th shift fork (C) as shown below.
  13. Lower the transmission housing the rest of the way as you expand the 52 mm snap ring (D). Release the snap ring so it seats in the groove of the countershaft bearing.
  14. Make sure that the 52 mm snap ring is securely seated in the groove of the countershaft bearing.

    Dimension (1) as installed: 4.6-8.3 mm (0.18-0.33 in.) 

  15. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, 08718-0009, or 08718-0012) to the threads of the 32 mm sealing screw (E), and install it on the transmission housing.
  16. Install the transmission hanger (A) and the 8 mm flange bolts finger-tight.
    Fig 9: Identifying Transmission Hanger Flange Bolts
    G05953478Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Torque the 8 mm flange bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps.

    Specified Torque: 8 x 1.25 mm 

    27 N.m (2.8 kgf.m, 20 lbf.ft) 

    Fig 10: Identifying Flange Bolts In Sequence
    G05953479Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Clean any dirt or oil from the change lever assembly sealing surface.
  19. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009) evenly to the transmission housing mating surface of the change lever assembly. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
    NOTE:
    • If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
    • If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.
      Fig 11: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area
      G05953480Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Install the 8x10 mm dowel pins (A) and the change lever assembly (B).
    Fig 12: Dowel Pins & Lever Assembly With Torque Specifications
    G05953481Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Install the set screws (A), the new 12 mm washers (B), the springs (C), and the steel balls (D).
    Fig 13: Set Screws, Washers, Springs, Steel Balls, Washer & Back-Up Light Switch With Torque Specifications
    G05953482Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Install the new washer (E) and the back-up light switch (F).
  23. Install the new washers (A), the drain plug (B), the filler plug (C), a new O-ring (D), and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor (E).
    Fig 14: Washers, Drain Plug, Filler Plug, O-Ring & Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed Sensor With Torque Specifications
    G05953483Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.