Honda Accord: Change Lever Clearance Inspection - Manual Transmission - Transaxle - Honda Accord MK8 2008-2012 Service ManualHonda Accord: Change Lever Clearance Inspection

1. Measure the clearance between the change lever (A) and the select lever (B) with a feeler gauge (C). If the clearance exceeds the service limit, go to step 2.

Standard: 0.05-”0.25 mm (0.002-”0.010 in)

Service Limit: 0.50 mm (0.020 in)

2. Measure the groove width of the change lever.


2. Measure the groove width of the change lever.

- If the groove width is not within the standard, replace the change lever.

- If the groove width is within the standard, replace the select lever.

Standard: 15.00-15.10 mm (0.591-0.594 in)

Change Lever Assembly Disassembly/Reassembly


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