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:
Pre-Tow Checklist
When preparing to tow, and before
driving away, be sure to check the
following:
The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the suspension and
the cooling system are in good
operating condi ...
Indicators
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Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, all
accessories, all cargo, and the
tongue load is:
U.S. models
LX:
4,299 lbs (1,950 kg)
EX and EX-L:
4,409 lbs (2,000 kg)
V6 mo ...
