Honda Accord: Mainshaft Disassembly, Inspection,
and Reassembly
1. Inspect the thrust needle bearings and the needle bearings for galling and rough movement

2. Inspect the splines for excessive wear and damage.
3. Check the shaft bearing surface for scoring and excessive wear.
4. Before installing new O-rings, wrap the shaft splines with tape to prevent the O-ring damage.
5. Lubricate all parts with ATF during assembly.
6. Install the conical spring washer and the 41 x 68 mm thrust washer in the direction shown.
7. Replace the locknut and the conical spring washer with new ones when assembling the transmission.
8. Check the clearance of 5th gear (see page 14-287).
Mainshaft 5th Gear Axial Clearance
Inspection
1. Remove the mainshaft transmission housing bearing
(seepage 14-270).
2. Install the thrust needle bearing ( A ) , 5th gear ( B ) , the
needle bearing (C), the thrust needle bearing (D), the
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Transmission Installation
Special Tools Required
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256*
- Engine Hanger Adapter VSB02C000015*
- Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016*
- Subframe Alignment Pin 070AG-SJAA10S
*: Are availabl ...
Driveshaft Removal
Special Tools Required
-Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 07AAE-SJAA100
-Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
1. Raise and support the vehicle, (see page 1-13)
2. Remove the front wheels.
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Rear License Plate Light Bulbs
The license plate has two lights
above it. The bulbs should be
replaced by your dealer. ...
