Honda Accord: Mainshaft Disassembly
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View in the Mainshaft Reassembly, as needed, when removing components pressed onto the mainshaft (see page 13-38).
1. Remove the angular ball bearing (A) and the tapered cone ring using a commercially available bearing separator (B) and a commercially available bearing puller (C). Make sure the bearing separator is under the tapered cone ring.

2. Support 5th gear (A) on steel blocks, and press the mainshaft out of the 5th synchro hub (B) and 5th gear.
NOTE: Do not use a jaw-type puller; it can damage the gear teeth.

3. Support 3rd gear (A) on steel blocks, and press the mainshaft out of the 3rd/4th synchro hub (B) and 3rd gear.
NOTE: Do not use a jaw-type puller; it can damage the gear teeth.

Mainshaft Assembly Clearance Inspection
1. Support the bearing Inner race with an appropriate
sized socket ( A ) , and push down on the mainshaft ( B ) .
2. Measure the clearance between 2nd gear (C) and 3rd
gear (D) with a feeler gaug ...
Mainshaft Inspection
1. Inspect the gear and bearing contact areas for wear
and damage, then measure the mainshaft at points A,
B, C, D, and E. If any part of the mainshaft is less than
the service limit, replace it.
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See also:
VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve
Removal/Test/lnstallation
1 Disconnect the VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P
connector (A).
2. Remove the bolt (B) and the VTC oil control solenoid
valve (C).
3. Connect VTC oil control valve 2P connector terminal
No. ...
Transmission Number
Transmission Type
88E5: 5-speed Manual
M91 A: 5-speed Automatic
B90A: 5-speed Automatic
Serial Number
3000001-”. M91A, B90A
8400001-: 88E5 ...
Waive Guide Replacement
Special Tools Required
Valve Guide Driver, 5.35 x 9.7 mm 07742-0010100
Valve Guide Reamer, 5.5 mm 07HAH-PJ7A100
1. Inspect the valve stem-to-guide clearance (see page
6-88).
2. As illustrated, ...