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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Countershaft Assembly With Torque Specification
G05455048Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Special Tools Required 

NOTE: Refer to Fig 1, as needed, during this procedure.
  1. Clean all the parts insolvent, dry them, and apply manual transmission fluid (MTF) to all contact surfaces.
  2. Install the needle bearing (A), 1st gear (B), and friction damper (C) on the countershaft (D).
    Fig 2: Identifying Needle Bearing, 1st Gear And Friction Damper
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  3. Install the 1st gear synchro ring (E) and synchro spring (F) on the countershaft.
  4. Align the fingers (A) on the friction damper with the grooves (B) on the 1st/2nd synchro hub (C), then install the 1st/2nd synchro hub onto the countershaft.
    Fig 3: Aligning Fingers On Friction Damper With Grooves On 1st/2nd Synchro Hub
    G05455050Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the reverse gear (A), synchro spring (B), and synchro ring (C) on the countershaft.
    Fig 4: Identifying Reverse Gear, Synchro Spring And Synchro Ring
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  6. Install the distance collar (A) and friction damper (B), then align the fingers (C) on the friction damper and grooves (D) in the 1st/2nd synchro hub.
    Fig 5: Aligning Fingers On Friction Damper And Grooves In 1st/2nd Synchro Hub
    G05455052Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the needle bearing (A) and 2nd gear (B).
    Fig 6: Identifying Needle Bearing And 2nd Gear
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  8. Install the 3rd gear (A) using the 40 mm I.D. driver (B), 35 mm I.D. attachment (C), and a press (D).
    Fig 7: Identifying 3rd Gear Using Driver, I.D. Attachment And Press
    G05455054Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the 4th gear (A) using the 40 mm I.D. driver (B), 30 mm I.D. attachment (C), and a press (D).
    Fig 8: Installing 4th Gear Using I.D. Driver, I.D. Attachment And Press
    G05455055Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Install the 5th gear (A) using the 40 mm I.D. driver (B), 30 mm I.D. attachment (C), and a press (D).
    Fig 9: Installing 5th Gear Using I.D. Driver, I.D. Attachment And Press
    G05455056Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the needle bearing (A) using the 40 mm I.D. driver (B), 25 mm I.D. attachment (C), and a press (D).
    Fig 10: Installing Needle Bearing Using I.D. Driver, I.D. Attachment And Press
    G05455057Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the ball bearing (A) using the 40 mm I.D. driver (B), 25 mm I.D. attachment (C), and a press (D).
    Fig 11: Installing Ball Bearing Using I.D. Driver, I.D. Attachment And Press
    G05455058Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Securely clamp the countershaft assembly in a bench vise with wood blocks.
  14. Install the 22 mm spring washer (A) and new 22 mm locknut (left-hand threads) (B).
    Fig 12: Installing Spring Washer And Locknut (Left-Hand Threads)
    G05455059Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Torque the new 22 mm locknut to 108 N.m (11.0 kgf.m, 79.6 lbf.ft), then loosen it and torque it again to the same value. Stake the locknut tab into the groove.