Honda Accord: Reverse Idler Gear Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Remove the bolt (A) securing the reverse idler gear shaft holder (B).

2. Install a 5 x 0.8 mm bolt (C) in the reverse idler gear shaft (D), and pull it to remove the reverse idler gear shaft and the reverse idler gear shaft holder together.

3. Remove the reverse idler gear (A).

Installation

1. Install the reverse idler gear in the transmission housing.

2. Lightly coat the reverse idler gear shaft (A), the needle bearing (B), and new O-rings (C) with lithium grease.

3. Assemble O-rings and the needle bearing on the reverse idler gear shaft, then install the reverse idler gear shaft in the reverse idler gear shaft holder (D).

Align the D-shaped cut out (E) of the reverse idler gear shaft with the D-shaped area (F) of the reverse idler gear shaft holder.

4. Install the reverse idler gear shaft/holder assembly on the transmission housing.