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NOTE: Refer to EXPLODED VIEW , as needed, during this procedure.
  1. Clean all parts in solvent, dry them, and apply manual transmission fluid (MTF) to all contact surfaces.
  2. Install the needle bearing (A) and 3rd gear (B) on the mainshaft (C).
    Fig 1: Identifying Needle Bearing, 3rd Gear & Mainshaft
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  3. Install the double cone synchro assembly (A) with the synchro spring (B) by aligning the synchro cone fingers (C) with the holes (D) in 3rd gear.
    Fig 2: Identifying Double Cone Synchro Assembly, Synchro Cone Fingers, 3rd Gear & Synchro Spring
    G05449459Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the 3rd/4th synchro hub (A) by aligning the synchro ring fingers (B) with the grooves (C) in the 3rd/4th synchro hub.
    NOTE: Make sure to install the 3rd/4th synchro hub in the direction shown below.
    Fig 3: Identifying 3rd/4th Synchro Hub, Synchro Ring Fingers & 3rd/4th Synchro Hub
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  5. Press on the 3rd/4th synchro hub (A) using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle (B) and a press (C).
    Fig 4: Identifying 3rd/4th Synchro Hub
    G00487431Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the 3rd/4th synchro sleeve (A) by aligning the stops (B) of the 3rd/4th synchro sleeve and the 3rd/4th synchro hub. After installing, check the operation of the 3rd/4th synchro hub set.
    Fig 5: Identifying 3rd/4th Synchro Sleeve And Stops
    G05449462Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the double cone synchro assembly (A) with the synchro spring (B) by aligning the synchro ring fingers (C) with the grooves (D) in the 3rd/4th synchro hub.
    Fig 6: Identifying Synchro Spring
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  8. Install the double cone synchro assembly (B) by aligning the synchro ring fingers (C) with the grooves in the 3rd/4th synchro hub (D).
    Fig 7: Identifying 4th Gear, Synchro Cone Fingers & 4th Gear
    G05449464Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install 4th/5th gear distance collar (A) with the needle bearings (B) and 5th gear (C).
    Fig 8: Identifying 4th/5th Gear Distance Collar, Needle Bearings & 5th Gear
    G00487432Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Install the synchro ring (D) with the synchro spring (E) onto 5th gear.
  11. Install the 5th synchro hub (A) by aligning the synchro ring fingers (B) with the grooves (C) in the 5th synchro hub.
    Fig 9: Identifying 5th Synchro Hub, Synchro Ring Fingers Grooves & 5th Synchro Hub
    G05449465Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Press on the 5th synchro hub (A) using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle (B), the 30 mm inner bearing driver attachment (C), and a press (D).
    Fig 10: Identifying 5th Synchro Hub
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  13. Install the 5th synchro sleeve (A) by aligning the slots of the 5th synchro sleeve and the 5th synchro hub (B). After installing, check the operation of the 5th synchro hub set.
    NOTE: Make sure to align the slots in the 5th synchro hub as shown below.
    Fig 11: Identifying 5th Synchro Sleeve & Hub
    G00487434Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Install the synchro spring (A).Install the synchro ring (A) with the synchro spring (B) by aligning the synchro ring fingers (C) with the grooves (D) in the 5th synchro hub.
  15. Install the MBS distance collar (E) and the tapered cone ring (F).
    Fig 12: Identifying Synchro Spring, Synchro Ring, Synchro Ring Fingers, 5th Synchro Hub, MBS Distance Collar & Tapered Cone Ring
    G00487435Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Press on the new angular ball bearing (A) using the 40 mm inner driver handle (B), the 30 mm inner bearing driver attachment (C), and a press (D).
    Fig 13: Identifying Angular Ball Bearing, Inner Driver Handle, Inner Bearing Driver Attachment & Press
    G00487436Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.