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
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Special Tools
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Adjust the Head Restraints
Adjust the driver’s head restraint so
the center of the back of your head
rests against the center of the
restraint.
Have passengers adjust their head
restraints properly as well. Taller ...
Damper/Spring Disassembly, Inspection, and
Reassembly
Exploded View
NOTE: When compressing the damper spring, use a
commercially available strut spring compressor (Branick
MST-580A or Model 7200, or equivalent) according to
the manufacturer's ins ...