Special Tools Required

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Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
Seal Driver Attachment, 80 mm I.D. 07VAD-P8A010A
Snap Ring Pliers 07LGC-0010100

Install the mainshaft bearing (A) in the direction shown.

Fig 1: Installing Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Plier
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Expand the snap ring using snap ring pliers, and insert the bearing part-way into the transmission housing using the 15 x 135 L driver handle and the 80 mm I.D. seal driver attachment.
Release the snap ring pliers, then push the bearing down into the transmission housing until the snap ring snaps in place around it.
After installing the bearing, check that the snap ring (A) is seated in the bearing and the housing groove, and that the snap ring end gap (B) is 0-7 mm (0-0.28 in).

Fig 2: Checking Snap Ring End Gap
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Install the reverse idler gear assembly (see REVERSE IDLER GEAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).