Honda Accord: Mainshaft Reassembly - Manual Transmission - Transaxle - Honda Accord MK8 2008-2012 Service ManualHonda Accord: Mainshaft Reassembly

Exploded View

*: The components of the double cone synchro assembly.


*: The components of the double cone synchro assembly.

Special Tools Required

- Driver Handle, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100

-СћBearing Driver Attachment, 30 mm 07746-0030300

NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View, as needed, during this procedure.

1. Clean all the parts in solvent, dry them, and apply MTF to all contact surfaces.

2. Install the needle bearing (A) and 3rd gear (B) onto the mainshaft (C).

3. Install the double cone synchro assembly (A) with the


3. Install the double cone synchro assembly (A) with the synchro spring (B) by aligning the synchro cone fingers (C) with the holes (D) in 3rd gear.

4. Install the 3rd/4th synchro hub (A) by aligning the


4. Install the 3rd/4th synchro hub (A) by aligning the synchro ring fingers (B) with the grooves (C) in the 3rd/4th synchro hub.

NOTE: Make sure to install the 3rd/4th synchro hub in the direction shown.

5. Press on the 3rd/4th synchro hub (A) using the 40 mm


5. Press on the 3rd/4th synchro hub (A) using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle (B) and a press (C).

6. Install the 3rd/4th synchro sleeve (A) by aligning the


6. Install the 3rd/4th synchro sleeve (A) by aligning the stops (B) of the 3rd/4th synchro sleeve and the 3rd/4th synchro hub. After installing, check the operation of the 3rd/4th synchro hub set.

7. Install the double cone synchro assembly (A) with the


7. Install the double cone synchro assembly (A) with the synchro spring (B) by aligning the synchro ring fingers (C) with the grooves (D) in the 3rd/4th synchro hub.

8. Install 4th gear (A) by aligning the synchro cone


8. Install 4th gear (A) by aligning the synchro cone fingers (B) with the holes (C) in 4th gear.

9. Install the 4th/5th gear distance collar (A) with the


9. Install the 4th/5th gear distance collar (A) with the needle bearings (B) and 5th gear (C).

10. Install the synchro ring (D) with the synchro spring (E)


10. Install the synchro ring (D) with the synchro spring (E) onto 5th gear.

11. Install the 5th synchro hub (A) by aligning the synchro ring fingers (B) with the grooves (C) in the 5th synchro hub.

12. Press on the 5th synchro hub (A) using the 40 mm I.D.


12. Press on the 5th synchro hub (A) using the 40 mm I.D.

driver handle (B), the 30 mm bearing driver attachment (C), and a press (D).

13. Install the 5th synchro sleeve (A) by aligning the slots


13. Install the 5th synchro sleeve (A) by aligning the slots of the 5th synchro sleeve and the 5th synchro hub (B).

After installing, check the operation of the 5th synchro hub set.

NOTE: Make sure to align the slots in the 5th synchro hub as shown.

14. Install the synchro ring (A) with the synchro spring (B)


14. Install the synchro ring (A) with the synchro spring (B) by aligning the synchro ring fingers (C) with the grooves (D) in the 5th synchro hub.

15. Install the MBS distance collar (E) and the tapered


15. Install the MBS distance collar (E) and the tapered cone ring (F).

16. Press on a new angular ball bearing (A) using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle (B), the 30 mm bearing driver attachment (C), and a press (D).

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