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
41 ...
See also:
Carrier Bearing Preload Inspection
Special Tools Required
•Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
•Attachment, 72 x 75 mm 07746-0010600
-Preload Inspection Tool 07HAJ-PK40201
NOTE;
-If the transmission housing, the torqu ...
Adding Engine Oil
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and carefully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately. Spilled oil could
damage ...
