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Third Shaft Reassembly

Special Tools Required 

  1. Install the 49 x 66 x 3 mm thrust needle bearing (A), the 45 x 50 x 25 mm needle bearing (B), 4th gear (C), the 49 x 66 x 3 mm thrust needle bearing (D), and the selected 4th gear washer (E), and install the 36 mm cotters (F), the cotter retainer (G), and the snap ring (H) on the third shaft (I). Install the 4th gear washer by aligning the fingers (J) with the grooves (K), and in the direction shown.
    Fig 1: Identifying Third Shaft Assembly Parts
    G08066808Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the 37 x 42 x 25 mm needle bearings (L) and 6th gear (M) on the third shaft.
  3. Apply ATF to the shaft splines of the reverse selector hub contact area, then slide the reverse selector hub (A) over the third shaft (B), then press it into place using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle, the 30 mm I.D. bearing driver attachment, and a press.
    Fig 2: Sliding Reverse Selector Hub Over Third Shaft
    G08066809Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the reverse gear collar (A), the 35 x 41 x 32 mm needle bearing (B), the reverse selector (C), and the reverse gear (D) on the third shaft (E).
    Fig 3: Identifying Reverse Gear Related Components
    G08066810Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Wrap the shaft splines with electrical tape, and install new O-rings (F) in the 4th clutch O-ring grooves, then remove the tape.
  6. Install the 4th clutch (G) on the secondary shaft, and secure the 4th clutch with the 35 mm snap ring (H).
  7. Install new sealing rings (I).